Environmental Engineer VI - Water Investment Division - Limited Service

Water Infrastructure Engineer

The Water Investment Division is seeking a highly organized individual with engineering experience in the planning and construction of municipal wastewater and stormwater improvements, strong people skills, and interest in helping municipalities improve their water infrastructure. This position will afford the right individual the opportunity to make a major contribution to help protect the environment and is part of a growing engineering team that includes professional engineers with many years of experience in water infrastructure. The position will provide engineering support for publicly funded municipal and private sector projects to plan and construct wastewater, stormwater, and other water infrastructure improvements.

The job duties will consist of reviewing and approving engineering reports, consultant agreements, construction contract documents, progress payments, and project related certifications. This position will interact with federal and state funding partners, municipal officials, project owners, engineering consultants, and regulatory officials, and will provide technical advice to other department programs. Preference will be given to candidates with strong written and verbal communication skills, a demonstrated ability to manage publicly funded projects, and experience working with federal funds. The position is a limited service position that is funded through December 31, 2026.

Duties are largely performed in an office setting; however, some field travel may be necessary for which private means of transportation must be available. Fieldwork may involve exposure to chemicals, gases, hazardous liquid and solid waste, and construction sites during all weather conditions; and may involve traversing rough terrain and bodies of water. Some work outside of regular working hours, including attendance at public meetings, may be required. Strong differences of opinion may be encountered on a regular basis.