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Director of Engineering
Champlain Water District (CWD) is searching for a Director of Engineering. Come join an award-winning regional water provider that has received the “Excellence in Water Treatment” award issued by the Partnership for Safe Water for more than 20 consecutive years.
 
Here is what’s in it for you when you join our team:
  • Competitive pay – Minimum $110,000 per year, depending on experience
  • VMERS Pension
  • Great work-life balance
  • Platinum-level health insurance plan with the employer contributing 81.5% of the premium
  • Dental and vision benefits that are 100% employer paid
  • and much more!
The Director of Engineering is responsible for development and implementation of capital projects and programs to the Champlain Water District treatment, transmission, and storage systems, including major maintenance, replacement, or infrastructure improvements.
 
A few of the functions of the role are:
  • Manage specific programs critical to effective emergency management and response, employee training, and safety.
  • Manage or assist in the oversight of large annual capital programs including, but not limited to the tank maintenance and improvement program, filter and clarifier maintenance and rebuild program, energy savings account, asset management program, pipe integrity program, etc.
  • Conduct, supervise, and review professional engineering design services relative to water systems planning, operation, maintenance, and improvements, for the Champlain Water District and for any projects that may impact the Champlain Water District’s system.
  • Develop, review, and certify technical construction documents, drawings and specifications.
  • Provide technical reports and recommendations as requested by the General Manager and/or the Board of Commissioners.
  • Supervise the Project Engineer and Transmission Engineer.

For a complete job description and to review the qualifications please check out our website at Champlainwater.org.
 
Champlain Water District is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
 
Position: Director of Engineering
Organization: Champlain Water District
Location: South Burlington,  VT 
United States
Salary: 110,000 DOE
Posting Start Date: 3/27/2025
Date Posted: 3/27/2025
Requirements  
The Director is required to be a licensed professional civil engineer in the State of Vermont, or on track to obtain the license on a schedule to be established by the District.
Status: This listing expires on: 3/27/2026
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Organization Information
Name:
Champlain Water District
Address:
403 Queen City Parkway

South Burlington,  VT 05403
United States
Email:
Ruchel@champlainwater.org
Phone:
(802) 864-7454
Fax:
Contact:
Ruchel St. Hilaire