Engineer Senior

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

12 paid holidays

Health insurance

Flexible benefits

Annual and sick leave

Flexible work schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Initiatives

457 defined contribution retirement

Descripción de la vacante

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water and Waste Management, State Revolving Fund Engineering Section, seeks a Senior Engineer to lead a team of engineers and oversee project reviews, construction management, and inter-agency coordination.

Required are a PE license and eight years of licensed PE experience, with strong knowledge of drinking water and wastewater systems, plus travel across the state. Excellent communication is essential.

Formación

• PE license required.
• Eight years of full-time or equivalent engineering experience as a licensed PE.
• Experience with drinking water and wastewater treatment systems is required.
• Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state.

Responsabilidades

• Direct Engineering Staff: supervise engineers and handle personnel matters for the section.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal laws, regulations, policies, and grant requirements.
• Help define mission goals and provide engineering oversight for the SRF Engineering Section.
• Provide technical counsel to leadership as needed.
• Perform professional engineering reviews of planning, design and construction documents.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Public speaking

Communication

Travel

Driver's license

Educación

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Engineering degree (Chemical/Civil/Environmental/Mechanical)

Descripción del empleo

DEP2700063 Engineer Senior West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Division of Water and Waste Management State Revolving Fund; Engineering Section Office Location: 601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304

This position is classified exempt; therefore, does not fall under the classified service. We welcome you to join our team where we value work/life balance and diversity. We offer a great benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, insurance and flexible benefits, ample annual and sick leave accrual, flexible work schedules, an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Initiatives, an optional 457 defined contribution retirement savings plan and more.

Nature of Work

DEP2700063 Engineer Senior West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Division of Water and Waste Management State Revolving Fund; Engineering Section Office Location: 601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304 This position is classified exempt; therefore, does not fall under the classified service. We welcome you to join our team where we value work/life balance and diversity. We offer a great benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, insurance and flexible benefits, ample annual and sick leave accrual, flexible work schedules, an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Initiatives, an optional 457 defined contribution retirement savings plan and more.

Employee will be assigned to the Division of Water and Waste Management, State Revolving Fund, Engineering Section.

Job Duties

Administrative & Supervisory Leadership

• Direct Engineering Staff: Manage and supervise a team of engineers, including making work assignments and handling all personnel-related matters for the section.
• Program Compliance: Ensure all engineering activities and programmatic functions strictly adhere to state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and federal grant requirements.
• Strategic Guidance: Assist with defining mission goals and objectives for the SRF Engineering Section and providing professional engineering decisions and oversight for the unit.
• Executive Support: Provide technical counsel and assistance to the Assistant Director, Director, and Cabinet Secretary as needed.

Engineering & Technical Oversight

• Project Review: Perform professional engineering reviews of planning, design, and construction documents for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Construction Management: Responsible for assigned project construction oversight and field monitoring.
• Technical Consultation: Provide engineering advice for the division’s permitting and nonpoint source programs.
• Inter-Agency Reviews: Coordinate wastewater treatment system reviews in conjunction with the Department of Health’s environmental engineering division.
• Will assist with the coordination of the SRF’s technical assistance programs.

Liaison & Inter-Agency Coordination

• Primary Contact: Act as a lead state representative for proposed drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Funding & Grants: Coordinate with state and federal agencies regarding the funding of infrastructure projects and assist in reviewing applications for the Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council (IJDC).
• Board Representation: Represent the DEP at professional meetings and may serve as an alternate for the Assistant Director on the Water Development Authority Board and the IJDC.
• Attend Meetings: Attend state and regional meetings and forums (e.g., WV Rural Water Association, WV Water Environmental Association, WV American Water Works Association, WV Municipal League, WV Contractors Association, CIFA, and U.S. EPA).

Required Qualifications & Expectations

• Education Background: Engineer degree(s) in Chemical, Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience: Strong knowledge of both drinking water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Public Relations and Communications: Establish and maintain professional relationships with federal, state, and local officials, as well as the general public and internal staff. Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with a focus on public speaking. Maintain meticulous records and draft clear, concise reports to present factual material and engineering ideas effectively.
• Travel: Ability to perform extensive in-state and out-of-state travel.
• Licensure: Must possess a valid driver’s license and PE license.

Notes

• Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
• Qualifying applicants will be required to complete an internet-based profile assessment to compare the applicant's thinking and reasoning skills, behavioral traits and the occupational interests against the traits determined to be important to the posted position.
• The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to being hired and annually thereafter.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Current Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

Experience: Eight (8) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a licensed Professional Engineer in a responsible capacity in charge of engineering projects.

Other Information

Preference will be given to applicants who have degrees in Chemical, Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering.

State employment offers a variety of benefits.

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