Mid-Atlantic Water/Wastewater Engineering Director

Veolia | North America; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking a Director of Engineering for the Mid-Atlantic region to direct all activities for the engineering department, delivering the capital plan for water and wastewater projects. You will work with operations, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery while maintaining safety and compliance.

The role requires 15+ years in water/wastewater design and construction, with a PE license and experience leading diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of experience managing water/wastewater design and construction projects and upgrade projects for treatment plants, pumping stations, wastewater collection systems and water transmission/distribution systems.
• 5+ years experience leading and managing multi-faceted teams.
• Experience utilizing alternate project delivery methods (design-build, integrated project delivery) and contracting methods (guaranteed maximum price, reimbursable).

Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivery of $50M+ of water/wastewater projects annually, including conceptual design/development, pilot testing, project plans and delivery through closeout.
• Hiring, supervising, managing, mentoring the Engineering Team.
• Work with rate department to develop capital plans and testimony for rate filings; testify before rate commissions as needed.
• Support or lead business development efforts and engage with regulators to support growth.
• Ensure corporate Technical and Environmental Health and Safety standards are incorporated into design specs.
• Manage environmental and governmental permitting with local staff.
• Oversee construction management to ensure timely completion and budget compliance.
• Drive efficiency in project delivery through metrics and alternate procurement methods.
• Provide monthly status reports to management.
• Develop engineering design and delivery processes and standards.
• Provide technical expertise on engineering/operational issues; support facility condition assessments.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Water/wastewater

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Public speaking

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Education

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Tools

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Job description

Veolia in North America is seeking a Director of Engineering for the Mid-Atlantic region to direct all activities for the engineering department, delivering the capital plan for water and wastewater projects. You will work with operations, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery while maintaining safety and compliance.

The role requires 15+ years in water/wastewater design and construction, with a PE license and experience leading diverse teams.