Environmental Engineer Senior

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Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Richmond (City), Virginia
Categories: Architecture / Engineering, Applied Sciences and Natural Resources

Title: Environmental Engineer Senior

State Role Title: Environmental Engineers

Hiring Range: $84,500 - $98,218

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Dept of Health

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Performs review of waterworks plans and specifications for conformance with the Waterworks Regulations, communicates required changes to the design engineer, and issues construction permits, general permits, and description sheets for approved projects. Ensures that permitted construction activities comply with design standards established by the Virginia Waterworks Regulations. Audits local review programs for localities that hold a general permit. Most activities are handled independently with supervision required only for very large projects or the most complex issues.

**Danville applicants are welcome to apply

Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge of sanitary engineering pertaining to drinking water; state and federal laws, rules and regulations governing drinking water; management practices and principles and administrative and supervisory principles preferred.
• Ability to make sound engineering decisions; monitor and assess progress and interpret and apply federal and state laws and regulations; create technical reports
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, officials, engineers and other public health groups

Additional Considerations
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) in Virginia preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.

Contact Information

Name: Isis Romero

Phone: (804) 864-7000

Email: [email protected]

Advertised: 26 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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