Env Engineer Sr Public Water

DHRM•Richmond, VA

23d

About The Position

The Senior Environmental Engineer for Public Water supervises or leads engineering functions for an assigned regional area or office and serves as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and expertise to other staff. The role includes establishing priorities and assigning work, auditing and approving other engineers’ work, monitoring new and improved facilities, evaluating project plans, conducting non-routine and final inspections, and interpreting regulations for operators, owners, and staff. The position evaluates and recommends revisions to local, state, or national regulations; facilitates implementation of regulations; supervises report preparation; and provides training and technical assistance to staff and the public. Most activities are performed independently, with supervision needed only for very large projects or the most complex issues.

Requirements

Experience with program and project management principles, which may include grant management.
Working knowledge of engineering principles pertaining to drinking water and of state and federal drinking-water laws, rules, regulations, and administrative processes.
Experience making sound engineering decisions, monitoring and assessing progress, interpreting and applying federal and state laws and regulations, and creating technical reports.
Experience independently responding to questions that may affect regulatory or financial concerns related to the bid, design, and construction process.
Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, officials, and other public health groups.

Nice To Haves

Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) in Virginia.
Significant work experience and training related to drinking water construction projects.

Responsibilities

Lead or supervise engineering functions for an assigned regional area or office.
Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to other staff.
Establish priorities and assign work.
Audit and approve the work of other engineers.
Monitor new and improved facilities.
Evaluate project plans and conduct non-routine and final inspections.
Interpret regulations for operators, owners, and other staff.
Evaluate and recommend revisions to local, state, or national regulations and facilitate their implementation.
Supervise preparation of reports.
Provide training and technical assistance to staff and the public.