Supervising Environmental Engineer; Public Health

Introduction

Are you passionate about improving drinking water infrastructure and ensuring safe, reliable water for Connecticut communities? Join our team as a Supervising Environmental Engineer and lead efforts that directly support public health and sustainable water systems across the state!

The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a qualified and motivated Supervising Environmental Engineer within the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program of the Environmental Health and Drinking Water Branch. The DWSRF Program provides low-interest financing to public water systems for infrastructure projects that improve drinking water quality, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote long-term sustainability.

In this leadership role, you will supervise engineering and technical staff, guide project implementation, and ensure that DWSRF-funded initiatives meet technical standards, regulatory requirements, and program goals.

• Location: Hartford, CT
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Hours/Shift: Full-time (35 hours per week), First Shift
• Teleworking: Flex and/or teleworking schedule may be permitted

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Health, work/life balance to all employees
• Access to the State Employee Benefits Overview

• Supervise engineering and technical staff implementing DWSRF-funded projects
• Provide guidance on project design, construction, and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate on funding needs and priorities for infrastructure projects
• Ensure timely progress and resolution of technical issues across funded projects
• Develop policies and technical standards in coordination with DPH leadership and legal teams
• Serve as the primary engineering contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Represent the DWSRF program at local, regional, and national events
• Oversee technical reporting, project updates, and funding utilization documentation
• Review and approve payment requests from public water systems
• Monitor federal fund allocation and ensure efficient use of resources
• Use performance data to drive program improvements and enhance compliance

• Provide oversight to engineering and technical staff involved in the DWSRF program and provide guidance on technical issues related to project design, construction, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Collaborate with DWSRF project engineering and technical staff to gather information on funding needs for infrastructure projects, ensuring the annual intended use plan reflects both the technical requirements and funding priorities for public water systems in Connecticut.
• Work closely with the DWSRF project engineering team to ensure that technical activities, progress on funded projects, and any related action items or recommendations are appropriately addressed.
• Work with DPH leadership, the Legal Office, and DWSRF project engineers to develop policies and technical standards that guide the DWSRF program.
• Act as the primary engineering point of contact for the DWSRF program with other departments, external stakeholders, and technical partners, ensuring that technical and engineering concerns are effectively communicated and integrated into broader program operations.
• Represent the program at local, regional, and national events, showcasing the technical achievements and challenges of the DWSRF program, and sharing insights from the engineering team.
• Oversee the completion of technical reports, project progress updates, and funding utilization reports prepared by engineering staff.
• Review and approve DWSRF project payment requests from public water systems.
• Work with the DPH Legal Office and project engineering staff to draft and review regulations that govern DWSRF-funded projects.
• Monitor the allocation and use of federal funds for DWSRF projects, ensuring that the funding is spent efficiently on engineering activities, construction, and related services in a timely manner.
• Use performance data, audits, and evaluations to implement program improvement strategies and enhance compliance, efficiency, and effective use of federal funding.
• Perform related duties as required.