Director, Water Quality & Environmental Compliance
Listed on 2026-07-26
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Management
Water Management -
Engineering
Water Management, Environmental Engineer
Career Opportunities:
Director, Water Quality & Environmental Compliance (110073)
Requisition
110073
-Posted
06/30/2026
- Direct Operations
- IL
- Belleville
- Full Time - Regular
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People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.
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About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations.
American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and hasthe opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education, and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.
In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits,health and wellness programs and much more!
American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!
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Primary RoleAmerican Water is currently seeking a Director, Water Quality & Environmental Compliance to oversee IL. As Dir, WQ & EC you will be responsible for comprehensive direction and administration of matters dealing with the overall management of laboratories, water quality, environmental stewardship and environmental rules and regulations, including those associated with the Safe Drinking Water Act & Clean Water Act. In this role you will make decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have far-reaching impact on environmental activities.
KeyAccountabilities
- Develop state water quality and environmental monitoring program that ensures company compliance with regulatory and corporate standards and adherence to measurement and reporting schedules
- Develop Environmental Management Plans. Continually reviews developing water quality and environmental regulations, provides input to the local, state and federal regulatory process and ensures that programs are in place to enable compliance and customer satisfaction. Track permits related to operation of the business
- Oversee and direct work of staff and advises other company employees regarding state operations with potential to impact water quality, public health or environmental compliance. Establish, review, and approve State water quality related reports and communications, coordination of Consumer Confidence Reports, and water quality operational procedures.
- Interface with Corporate Environmental Management on reporting and coordination of the environmental function. Provide input to Local, State and System management on water quality, public health and environmental matters
- Provide technical assistance to the…
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