Division Chief, W/WW Engineering

Maryland Environmental Service • Millersville, MD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Maryland Environmental Service is hiring a W/WW Engineering Division Chief for its Water and Wastewater Division at its headquarters facility in Millersville, Maryland. The position develops and oversees division planning, operations, and service delivery, and directs multidisciplinary programs and projects involving the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities. It ensures effective site management, regulatory compliance, and documentation throughout infrastructure development and service provision. The Division Chief develops engineering and operational programs supporting the Division’s mission, including capital improvement initiatives, asset management, and emergency response planning. The role provides leadership in optimizing system performance, advancing sustainability goals, and delivering high-quality service to internal and external clients. It also collaborates with stakeholders to align division priorities with organizational objectives and promotes continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making and innovation. The estimated pay range is $124,370.75–$171,009.33. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of required pre-employment screening, including a full background check, drug and alcohol screening, and a position-appropriate physical. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; MES does not sponsor work visas.

Requirements

• Registered Professional Engineer, or able to obtain a Professional Engineer license within two years of appointment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Sanitary Engineering, or a related engineering field from an accredited college or university.
• Nine years of experience in project management, capital and operations budgeting, asset management, and operations related to water and wastewater treatment and conveyances.
• Five years of the required experience must include supervisory responsibilities.
• Valid driver’s license with fewer than five points.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee planning, operations, and service delivery for the Water and Wastewater Division.
• Direct and prioritize multidisciplinary programs and projects related to planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities.
• Ensure effective site management, regulatory compliance, and documentation across infrastructure development and service provision.
• Develop and administer engineering and operational programs, including capital improvement initiatives, asset management, and emergency response planning.
• Optimize system performance, advance sustainability goals, and deliver high-quality services to internal and external clients.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align division priorities with organizational objectives.
• Promote continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making and innovation.

Benefits

• Health insurance with a choice of medical plan and prescription coverage, plus dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings program with agency match
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• Eleven paid holidays per year
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior