ENV ENGINEER SR PUBLIC WATER
About The Position
The Environmental Engineer Senior 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 establishes priorities and assigns work, audits and approves other engineers’ work, monitors new and improved facilities, evaluates project plans, conducts non-routine and final inspections, and interprets regulations for operators, owners, and staff. The position evaluates and recommends revisions to local, state, or national regulations and facilitates their implementation. It also supervises report preparation and provides training and technical assistance to staff and the public. Most activities are handled independently; supervision is required 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; state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing drinking water; 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 impact regulatory or financial concerns associated with 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
- Supervise or lead engineering functions for an assigned regional area or office.
- Provide subject-matter guidance and expertise to other staff.
- Establish priorities and assign work.
- Audit and approve other engineers’ work.
- Monitor new and improved facilities and evaluate project plans.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
