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State of West Virginia · 21 hours ago

Engineer Senior-Environmental Protection-Kanawha Co.

Charleston, WV

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

The State of West Virginia is seeking an Engineer Senior for the Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Water and Waste Management. The role involves managing engineering staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing technical support for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Direct Engineering Staff: Manage and supervise a team of engineers, including making work assignments and handling all personnel-related matters for the section

Program Compliance: Ensure all engineering activities and programmatic functions strictly adhere to state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and federal grant requirements

Strategic Guidance: Assist with defining mission goals and objectives for the SRF Engineering Section and providing professional engineering decisions and oversight for the unit

Executive Support: Provide technical counsel and assistance to the Assistant Director, Director, and Cabinet Secretary as needed

Project Review: Perform professional engineering reviews of planning, design, and construction documents for water and wastewater infrastructure projects

Construction Management: Responsible for assigned project construction oversight and field monitoring

Technical Consultation: Provide engineering advice for the division’s permitting and nonpoint source programs

Inter-Agency Reviews: Coordinate wastewater treatment system reviews in conjunction with the Department of Health’s environmental engineering division

Will assist with the coordination of the SRF’s technical assistance programs

Primary Contact: Act as a lead state representative for proposed drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects

Funding & Grants: Coordinate with state and federal agencies regarding the funding of infrastructure projects and assist in reviewing applications for the Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council (IJDC)

Board Representation: Represent the DEP at professional meetings and may serve as an alternate for the Assistant Director on the Water Development Authority Board and the IJDC

Attend Meetings: Attend state and regional meetings and forums (e.g., WV Rural Water Association, WV Water Environmental Association, WV American Water Works Association, WV Municipal League, WV Contractors Association, CIFA, and U.S. EPA)

Qualification

Professional Engineer (PE) licenseWater treatment systemsWastewater treatment systemsEngineering degreePublic speakingRecord keepingCommunication skills

Required

Engineer degree(s) in Chemical, Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering

Strong knowledge of both drinking water and wastewater treatment systems

Establish and maintain professional relationships with federal, state, and local officials, as well as the general public and internal staff

Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with a focus on public speaking

Maintain meticulous records and draft clear, concise reports to present factual material and engineering ideas effectively

Ability to perform extensive in-state and out-of-state travel

Must possess a valid driver's license and PE license

Current Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers

Eight (8) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a licensed Professional Engineer in a responsible capacity in charge of engineering projects