Senior Drinking Water Engineer - Public Health

Virginia AG; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health in Abingdon seeks an Environmental Engineer Senior to oversee regional engineering functions and ensure drinking water compliance with SDWA. You will provide technical guidance, supervise staff, and evaluate waterworks facilities while interpreting regulations for owners and operators.

The role requires knowledge of drinking water regulations, strong report writing, and excellent communication; PE licensure preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sanitary engineering for drinking water.
• Knowledge of state and federal drinking water laws.
• Management and supervisory principles.
• Ability to make sound engineering decisions.
• Ability to monitor progress and interpret laws.
• Ability to create technical reports.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Ability to work with internal staff and public health groups.

Responsibilities

• Protect public health by ensuring drinking water compliance with SDWA and Waterworks Regulations.
• Supervise or lead engineering functions for regional area or office.
• Provide technical guidance to staff and conduct design evaluations.
• Inspect facilities and interpret regulations for owners, operators, and authorities.
• Prepare reports and provide training and technical assistance.
• Work independently with supervision for large projects or complex issues.

Skills

Sanitary engineering

Regulations knowledge

Management principles

Decision making

Progress monitoring

Technical reports

Communication skills

Stakeholder relations

Education

Professional Engineer licensure (PE) preferred

Job description

Virginia Department of Health in Abingdon seeks an Environmental Engineer Senior to oversee regional engineering functions and ensure drinking water compliance with SDWA. You will provide technical guidance, supervise staff, and evaluate waterworks facilities while interpreting regulations for owners and operators.

The role requires knowledge of drinking water regulations, strong report writing, and excellent communication; PE licensure preferred.