Drinking Water & Wastewater Compliance Lead

ENGIE Group; Iowa City (IA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

ENGIE North America Inc. is seeking a Water Distribution and Wastewater Compliance Coordinator to oversee campus potable water and wastewater utility systems, ensuring safety, reliability, and environmental compliance.

You will collaborate with operations teams, EHS, and regulatory agencies to support water distribution, wastewater, and stormwater programs on ENGIE-managed campuses. The role requires regulatory knowledge, field leadership as Operator in Charge, and strong communication to

Qualifications

• Valid State Water Distribution Operator License (Grade 3) and Valid Wastewater Operator Certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Utility Management, or related field or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience.
• 5+ years of experience supporting campus, municipal, utility, industrial, or district energy infrastructure operations.
• Experience working in a regulated utility or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
• Ability to interpret technical, operational, and regulatory requirements and apply them to system operations and maintenance activities.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Operator in Charge for campus drinking water distribution systems, establishing standards for system operations, maintenance, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure the reliable delivery of safe, high-quality drinking water by monitoring system performance, troubleshooting operational issues, and coordinating maintenance and repair activities.
• Develop and oversee preventive maintenance programs for potable water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure.
• Plan, coordinate, and support system shutdowns, maintenance activities, capital projects, upgrades, and commissioning efforts.
• Conduct or oversee fire hydrant flushing, fire flow testing, stormwater system maintenance, outfall inspections, and stormwater intake inspections.
• Maintain accurate operational records and support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including the Safe Drinking Water Act.
• Partner with ENGIE Environmental Compliance, EHS, and regulatory agencies to support inspections, environmental reporting, stormwater management initiatives, and sustainability programs.
• Respond to water system emergencies, including main breaks, pressure loss, and water quality events, coordinating response efforts and stakeholder communications.
• Provide technical guidance to field personnel and campus stakeholders while identifying opportunities to improve system reliability, operational efficiency, and cost performance.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Environmental Science/Utility Management

Job description

ENGIE North America Inc. is seeking a Water Distribution and Wastewater Compliance Coordinator to oversee campus potable water and wastewater utility systems, ensuring safety, reliability, and environmental compliance.

You will collaborate with operations teams, EHS, and regulatory agencies to support water distribution, wastewater, and stormwater programs on ENGIE-managed campuses. The role requires regulatory knowledge, field leadership as Operator in Charge, and strong communication to