Water Qual Compliance Coord Sr

Engie • Iowa City, IA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Water Quality Compliance Coordinator supports the safe, compliant operation of the University of Iowa water systems by coordinating water quality sampling, laboratory result management, and regulatory documentation. A typical day includes performing and coordinating sampling across treatment, distribution, and point ‑ of ‑ use systems; tracking, reviewing, and trending laboratory results; and distributing data to operations, compliance, and campus stakeholders. The role works closely with the Water Production Manager, High ‑ Quality Water (HQW) Group, certified laboratories, and regulatory agencies to ensure accurate data, defensible records, and timely reporting. This position directly supports compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, and associated state permits while promoting consistent testing, documentation, and continuous improvement practices. The role has no direct reports but collaborates regularly with operations, compliance, and technical teams. You will coordinate routine and compliance ‑ driven water quality sampling and documentation You will review, trend, and distribute laboratory results using standardized reporting tools You support audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting through complete, traceable records

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science, Chemistry, Water Technology, Environmental Science, or a related field, providing foundational knowledge in water chemistry, laboratory methods, and environmental systems; Or, in lieu of a bachelor’s degree an associate’s degree combined with a Grade III Iowa DNR Operator Certification in Water Treatment and extensive laboratory experience
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in water sampling, field testing, or environmental and utility laboratory coordination, including sample handling, chain ‑ of ‑ custody, and chemical safety
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while coordinating closely with operational and compliance staff
• Experienced in interpreting and applying federal, state, and local regulatory requirements governing drinking water and environmental compliance
• Hands-on experience with calibration, validation, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory and field testing equipment
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple sampling schedules, datasets, and regulatory deliverables with a high degree of accuracy
• Demonstrated experience developing SOPs, supporting training activities, and standardizing sampling and record management practices
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills ensuring accuracy, traceability, and audit readiness
• Proficiency using spreadsheets, databases, and structured tracking systems to manage and trend laboratory data
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate technical information to operational, compliance, and regulatory audiences
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record, as this role requires licensed operation of company vehicles
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics, safety, and environmental policies

Nice To Haves

• Attendance at a worksite on a daily basis regular on-site presence is required to support sampling, inspections, and coordination with plant operations
• This position consists of a combination of indoor and outdoor work; while performing sampling and inspection duties, the employee is exposed to varying weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Coordinate routine and compliance-driven water quality sampling and documentation
• Review, trend, and distribute laboratory results using standardized reporting tools
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting through complete, traceable records

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• ESPP
• generous paid time off including wellness days
• holidays
• leave programs
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits

What This Job Offers

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