Water Systems Engineer Trainee

State of West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia is seeking an Engineer to implement the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) in the designated District Office area. The role includes performing sanitary surveys of public water supplies, conducting construction reviews, and inspecting infrastructure tied to state-funded projects.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an ABET-accredited Engineering Technology degree, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• ABET-accredited Engineering Technology degree acceptable for substitution.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct SDWA implementation in the District Office area.
• Perform sanitary surveys of public water systems (PWS).
• Conduct construction reviews and inspections for IJDC and DWTRF funded projects.
• Respond to emergencies and collect critical data for public health protection.
• Provide technical assistance to PWS operators and advise officials and engineers.
• Assist in teaching PWS operator training courses to ensure compliance.
• Advise and consult with public officials, engineers, utility operators and the public on best public health engineering practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

ABET-accredited Engineering Technology degree

Job description

State of West Virginia is seeking an Engineer to implement the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) in the designated District Office area. The role includes performing sanitary surveys of public water supplies, conducting construction reviews, and inspecting infrastructure tied to state-funded projects.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an ABET-accredited Engineering Technology degree, plus a valid driver’s license.