Senior Water Systems Engineer – Public Health

Virginia Department of Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Health is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to supervise and lead engineering functions for regional public water systems. You will serve as a subject matter expert, manage project plans, coordinate inspections, interpret regulations, and provide technical assistance to staff and the public while working largely independently.

This role requires strong project management, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience with program and project management including grant management.
• Working knowledge of engineering principles for drinking water and federal/state drinking water laws and regulations.
• Experience making sound engineering decisions and creating technical reports.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) licensure in Virginia preferred.
• Significant work experience related to drinking water construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineering functions for regional public water systems.
• Conduct inspections and interpret regulations.
• Provide technical assistance to staff and the public.
• Manage project plans and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Grant management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Inspections

Education

Virginia PE or EIT licensure preferred

Job description

The Virginia Department of Health is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to supervise and lead engineering functions for regional public water systems. You will serve as a subject matter expert, manage project plans, coordinate inspections, interpret regulations, and provide technical assistance to staff and the public while working largely independently.

This role requires strong project management, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders.