Environmental Engineer Team Lead

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 82,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking an Environmental Engineer Team Lead in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS. This full-time role with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality oversees dam safety operations and directs enforcement across the state to protect public safety and infrastructure.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, a PE license, and 6+ years of engineering experience, with responsibilities including inspections, plan reviews, data QA/QC, and coordination on FEMA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Professional Engineer license in Mississippi or eligible for reciprocity.
• 6+ years of engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all regional managers (regions 1 through 4) in the Dam Safety Division.
• Spearhead enforcement and compliance of dams throughout the state.
• Communicate with Dam Owners regarding regulatory standards and the maintenance and operation of dams.
• Review work plans and implement statewide permitting, compliance, and enforcement priorities and objectives.
• Establish and enforce data QA/QC measures to ensure accurate and timely input to the Dam Safety database system.

Skills

Hydrology basics

Communication skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Job description

Environmental Engineer Team Lead in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$81,739.19 - $130,592.30 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9385-0471-20261005HDS

0471 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Opening Date

10/05/2026

10/12/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$81,739.19

$130,592.30

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is responsible for protecting the state’s air, land, and water. Our mission is to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of present and future generations of Mississippians by conserving and improving our environment and fostering wise economic growth through focused research and responsible regulation. For more information, contact Anna Godfrey at [e-mail].

This Time-Limited (NS-14) position will perform a variety of duties:

• Supervise all regional managers (regions 1 through 4) in the Dam Safety Division.
• Spearhead enforcement and compliance of dams throughout the state of Mississippi.
• Communicate with Dam Owners regarding regulatory standards and the maintenance and operation of dams.
• Work with Division Chief to review work plans and implement statewide permitting, compliance, and enforcement priorities and objectives
• Establish and enforce data QA/QC measures to ensure accurate and timely input to Dam Safety database system
• Resolve issues that arise and make Division Chief aware of issues
• Assist in response to emergency dam failures/incidents
• Assist with oversight of applicable FEMA Grants, subgrantees, deliverables, reports, etc...
• Perform Inspections of construction and/or modification activities for dams.
• Review plans and specifications for the construction and/or modification of dams.
• Perform engineering analysis to determine the performance of dams.
• Assist in performing periodic inspections of dams.

What you'll need to be Successful

• Should possess a basic understanding of hydrology and hydraulic flow.
• Must be able to communicate with others in an effective manner in a variety of situations.
• Should possess reasonable organizational skills allowing them to track progress on multiple projects.
• Is able to work after hours and be on call in the evening.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree, a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer from the Mississippi State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, and 6+ years of engineering experience.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201