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Director of Engineering-March 2024
Harrisburg
Mar 29, 2026
About Director of Engineering

  Director of Engineering

  Veolia North AmericaHarrisburg, PA (Onsite)Full-Time

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  Company Description

  About Veolia North America

  A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water, and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

  Job Description

  BENEFITS

  Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

  Position Purpose:

  This position is responsible for directing all activities related to the management of the Mid-Atlantic Engineering Department for the successful delivery of the overall capital plan for the region. Projects will include Water and Wastewater Projects, including water treatment upgrades, pump stations, storage tanks, pipelines, and other facilities, and wastewater upgrades related to wastewater plants, lift stations and the collection system.

  The candidate works closely with Engineering and Operations personnel, managing and coordinating program activities utilizing a cross functional team approach.

  The candidate works with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to ensure the capital plan is developed and delivered to meet the system needs, while working with Regulators on compliance and rate filing activities, and being part of a Team to implement the Company’s strategic growth plan.

  Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

  Accountable for delivery of $50M+ of water/wastewater projects annually, including conceptual design/development, coordination of pilot testing, development of the project plans and project delivery through closeout.

  Responsible for hiring, supervising, managing, mentoring the Engineering Team.

  Works closely with the rate department to develop capital plans and testimony for rate filings as well as testifying before rate commissions as needed.

  Support or lead business development efforts and participate in external professional activities that enhance Veolia’s standing with state, regional, and national environmental and economic regulators.

  Ensure corporate Technical and Environmental Health and Safety/Security standards are incorporated into the design specifications of projects.

  Manage environmental and governmental permitting in coordination with local business unit staff.

  Support the oversight of construction management personnel to ensure timely completion of assignments, budget compliance and adherence to applicable standards.

  Drive efficiency into project delivery through the monitoring of delivery metrics and utilization of alternate procurement and delivery methods.

  Provide monthly reports to management regarding the status of capital projects and issues affecting project performance.

  Participate in the development of engineering design and delivery processes and standards.

  Provide technical expertise on engineering and operational issues and support facility condition assessments for water/wastewater operations.

  Ability to work transversally with corporate and local business units.

  Qualifications

  Education/Experience/Background:

  Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering.

  Minimum 15 years of experience managing water/wastewater design and construction projects and upgrade projects for treatment plants, pumping stations, wastewater collection systems and water transmission/distribution systems.

  5+ year Experience leading and managing multi-faceted teams.

  Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  Thorough working knowledge of water and wastewater processes and system development.

  Superior personal effectiveness skills, visible “leadership by example” utilizing participative management involving employees and teamwork whenever possible.

  Strong project management skills (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing).

  Strong communication, presentation and reporting skills.

  Experience utilizing alternate project delivery methods (design-build, integrated project delivery) and contracting methods (guaranteed maximum price, reimbursable).

  Computer skills (MS Project, Google Suite, Oracle PeopleSoft, Oracle Hyperion or other planning/performance/budgeting tools a plus).

  Financial analysis skills, including budget management, ongoing assessment of project risks/opportunities and basic accounting knowledge.

  Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

  Professional Engineer License (PE) required.

  PMP and/or Construction Management certifications a plus.

  Physical Requirements:

  Successful candidates must be willing to travel to the various business unit sites as per job requirements. Job sites generally located within a 30 mile radius of the local office with the occasional requirement for sites that are a longer distance.

  Additional Information

  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

  Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

  As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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