Environmental Engineer VI - Dam Safety Program Regulatory and Emergency Action Plan Services

About the role

The Department of Environmental Conservation, Water Investment Division, Dam Safety Program (DSP) is seeking a highly motivated individual with regulatory policy experience to join the regulatory and emergency action planning group within our team. Experience or interest in dam safety engineering, regulation, Emergency Action Planning, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for dams is preferred. Candidates with the intent to pursue Professional Engineer licensure in the future are desired. An ideal applicant will have the ability to multi‑task and work in a fast‑paced work environment where public safety is vital, and the goal is to reduce risks to life, property, and the environment from dam incidents and failure through effective communication, education, and regulation. Candidates should have strong technical skills, written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to identify and implement process improvements. The DSP acts as both a regulator and dam owner, regulating nearly 1,000 non‑power, non‑federal dams statewide and acts as the State's owner representative at 14 dams, including the three Winooski River Flood Control dams. The DSP is a growing team that includes staff engineers, analysts, technicians, and professional engineers with many years of Dam Safety experience.

Responsibilities

• Dam safety rule compliance and program buildout
• Permit review, issuance, and oversight
• Development, maintenance, and review of Emergency Action Plans (EAPs)
• Development of EAP policy and training
• Assistance with dam emergencies and dam inspections
• Dam operation and maintenance support, including flood control dam oversight and operations

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental, sanitary, chemical, water resources, civil or mechanical engineering or a related field AND three (3) or more years of experience in a related engineering field OR One (1) year or more of experience as an Environmental Engineer V or two (2) years or more as an Environmental Engineer IV.

Skills

• Strong technical skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements
• Ability to multi‑task and work in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience or interest in dam safety engineering, regulation, Emergency Action Planning, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for dams (preferred)
• Intent to pursue Professional Engineer licensure (desired)

Benefits

• 80% State‑paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for retirement: a State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low‑cost group life insurance
• Incentive‑based wellness program
• Qualified employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Pay

As of July 12, 2026, the step 1 rate for pay grade 25 is $31.54 per hour and the step 15 rate is $49.45 per hour.

Schedule

Some work outside of regular working hours, including attendance at public meetings, may be required.