Senior Environmental Engineer - Lexington, VA

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH), Office of Drinking Water (ODW), is seeking an Environmental Engineer Senior to join the Lexington Field Office team. This position is located in Lexington and will assist in ensuring safe drinking water for citizens in the Lexington Field Office service area. The primary responsibility for this position is to ensure safe drinking water to the counties of Augusta, Bath, Highland, Rockingham, and the independent cities of Harrisonburg, Staunton, and Waynesboro.

Responsibilities

• Supervise or lead engineering functions for assigned regional areas or offices.
• Provide technical assistance to approximately 120 waterworks serving an average population of 70,000 Virginians.
• Evaluate and recommend revisions to local, state or national regulations.
• Facilitate implementation of regulations.
• Supervise preparation of reports and provide training and technical assistance to other staff and the public.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and applied experience in biology, microbiology, chemistry, core engineering principles, and quantitative analysis.
• Established experience in exercising sound judgement and making well-informed engineering decisions.
• Experience in conveying technical information clearly, engage with different audiences, and preparing comprehensive technical reports.
• Proven experience in interpreting, analyzing, and applying applicable laws, regulations, policies, and complex technical documentation.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, including the ability to effectively manage and develop professional staff.
• Comprehensive engineering expertise in water-related disciplines, including civil, sanitary, environmental, or chemical engineering.

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