Environmental Engineer IV - Public Drinking Water Program - Limited Service

State of Vermont; Montpelier (VT); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

The State of Vermont is seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Engineer IV to support the Public Drinking Water Program. This role involves collaborating with engineers and scientists to ensure the safety and design of drinking water systems. The successful candidate will work flexible hours, enjoy telework benefits, and continue professional development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

80% State paid medical premium

Generous leave plan

Flexible work hours and telework options

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement savings plans

Incentive-based Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Experience in drinking water treatment and distribution required.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and reports needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Review and optimize drinking water design plans through analysis and site visits.
• Coordinate projects with internal and external partners.
• Provide technical and regulatory assistance to public drinking water systems.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Technical communication

Education

Associate's degree or higher in engineering

Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental engineering or related field

Job description

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Title: Environmental Engineer IV - Public Drinking Water Program - Limited Service

Application Deadline Date: 06/12/2025

Location:

Montpelier, VT, US

Position Type: Limited Service

Schedule Type: Full Time

Hourly Rate: $26.57

Overview

The Public Drinking Water Program is seeking an Environmental Engineer excited to help secure safe drinking water to people in Vermont. You will be part of the Agency of Natural Resources, Public Drinking Water Program, and will be working closely with a team of engineers and scientists to review and optimize drinking water design plans through research, analysis, and site visits.

This job could be for you if:

• You have an eye for details when reviewing construction projects spanning water sources, storage, transmission and distribution, pumping, and treatment systems.
• You thrive in a work environment that encourages technical conversations spanning a wide spectrum of disciplines such as hydraulics, water treatment chemistry, funding, public health and environmental justice.
• You appreciate teamwork and are good at coordinating project work with internal and external partner.
• You like helping others. You are patient and level-headed when providing technical and regulatory assistance to Vermont's public drinking water systems and their consultants.
• You are motivated and driven. You volunteer for new challenges without waiting to be asked. You take ownership of your projects and tasks and want to make a difference.

We are specifically looking for someone with:

• Demonstrated experience and understanding of drinking water treatment and distribution
• The ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering reports
• Succinct communication, both verbally and in writing, using a high degree of independent judgement and tact

The engineering team has two licensed engineers, and if needed, we will actively support you in your pursuit of a professional engineering license through collaboration, training and mentorship.

The Agency of Natural Resources and Drinking Water Program has an employee-friendly telework policy, requiring staff (once trained) to work from the office as little as a few days a month. The rest of the days, staff are welcome to work in the office as they wish or work from their productive home offices. Frequent site visits will be expected as part of your training.

The position is limited service for 2 years, with the potential to become long-term. When comparing salaries, remember that comprehensive benefits are worth up to 30% of your total compensation. Our work schedules are flexible and more than 80 hours per pay period is rarely necessary and always compensated.

Who May Apply

This position, Environmental Engineer IV - Public Drinking Water Program - Limited Service (Job Requisition #51221), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Duties are largely performed in an office setting; however, some field travel may be necessary for which private means of transportation must be available. Fieldwork may involve exposure to chemicals, gases, hazardous liquid and solid waste, and construction sites during all weather conditions; and may involve traversing rough terrain and bodies of water. Some work outside of regular working hours, including attendance at public meetings, may be required. Strong differences of opinion may be encountered on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree or higher in engineering, with at least two (2) years of experience in an environmental engineering field.

OR

Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental, sanitary, chemical, water resources, civil or mechanical engineering.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.