Senior Plant Engineer

Salary : $100,709.44 - $161,749.33 AnnuallyLocation : Corbalis Water Treatment PlantJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 201601258Division: ProductionDepartment: Water Production-CorbalisOpening Date: 03/23/2026Closing Date: 4/13/2026 4:30 PM Eastern DescriptionThe Senior Plant Engineer is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and implementing technical improvements at a 24/7 large Class I drinking water treatment plant. This job manages plant engineering projects, ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations, provides technical support to operational teams and serves as a liaison for the facility to internal and external stakeholders under minimal supervision.Examples of Duties Designs, implements, and manages engineering, operational, equipment, and system solutions to improve plant reliability and enhance efficiency.Serves as a liaison for the plant by coordinating plant outages, activities, improvements, compliance with internal and external stakeholders.Serves as the site compliance coordinator and detailed record keeper for security , safety, and environmental policies and provide consultative support outside of normal working hours.Conducts root cause analysis and lessons learned evaluations of plant processes to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.Identifies and initiates the procurement of materials and services, and develops the 10-year capital improvement plan and annual budget for the water treatment facility.Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop and execute maintenance strategies and technology that improve plant reliability, efficiency and productivity.Prepares and presents technical reports and project updates to management and stakeholders.Performs Acting Plant Manager duties as required. Typical Qualifications A bachelor's degree in a science, technology, or engineering discipline with five years of experience: Coordinating with local, state, and federal regulators and preparing compliance and permitting documentation in areas of stormwater, air, industrial discharge, and hazardous materials or Managing project schedules and budgets, reviewing work of cross-functional teams, and providing training in water treatment or environmental compliance projects or Designing or operating water treatment facilities or equivalent combination of education and experience. Have in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office and other desktop applications as necessary. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to keep complex records, to assemble and organize data and to prepare reports from such data. Ability to compose, edit and ensure accuracy of various types of business and regulatory correspondence. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co- workers and the public. Possession of a valid driver's license and good driving record. Must pass a controlled substance (drug) test for employment. Supplemental Information Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Ability to climb ladders and work from heights. Ability to traverse terrain and unstable ground. Ability to work in confined spaces.Fairfax Water is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to our employees and their eligible dependents, as well as opportunity for continued education and professional development. A summary of these benefits is listed below.Equal Employment OpportunityFairfax Water is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.HolidaysJanuary - New Year's Day; Inauguration Day; Martin Luther King DayFebruary - George Washington DayMay - Memorial DayJune- JuneteenthJuly - Independence DaySeptember - Labor DayOctober - Columbus DayNovember - Veterans' Day; Thanksgiving Day; Day After ThanksgivingDecember - Christmas Eve ½ Day; Christmas DayHealth Insurance - Employee Cost/MonthEmployee Only - $100.88Employee + 1 - $335.74Family - $ 466.74The Fairfax Water Health Plan is offered to all permanent full time employees and their eligible dependents. The medical, dental and vision plans are administered by UMR, United Healthcare..Coverage is effective 1st day of month after hire if hired between the 1st and 15th of the month. If hired between the 16th and 31st of the month, coverage is effective the 1st day of the 2nd month after hire.Paid Family & Medical LeaveUp to 240 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12-month period for qualifying continuous absences that are covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Group Life Insurance - Employee Cost MonthBasic = 2 times annual salaryPaid by Fairfax Water Supplemental 1 to 5 times annual salaryAge-banded ratesAdditional supplemental life insurance request requires you to submit an evidence of insurability form (EOI).Dependent spouse and/or child - $2.55The Group Life Insurance Plan is offered to all permanent full time employees. Effective date follows same rule as health insurance.Long-Term Disability Effective after 36 months of employment with Fairfax Water. Benefit is equivalent to 66.7% of base pay at no cost to the employee.Fairfax Water Retirement Plan - Is a defined benefit plan in which all regular full time employees are enrolled in at time of hire at no cost to employees. Employees are vested after five years of service.ICMA 457 Plan - Is a deferred compensation plan which employees can voluntarily participate in with a maximum contribution as established by the IRS on a yearly basis.Additional BenefitsFlexible Spending Accounts: Fairfax Water offers a Medical Flexible Spending Account where employees may contribute up to $3,300 per year on a pre-tax basis for eligible expenses. Fairfax Water offers a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account where employees may contribute up to $5,000.00 per year on a pre-tax basis for eligible child-care expenses.Child/Adult Care Reimbursement: Employees with household incomes under $60,000 my be eligible for an annual subsidy for licensed child/adult care ringing from $800.00 to $4,000.00 depending on eligibility.Professional Development: Reimbursement of approved attendance at professional conferences and seminarsDirect Deposit of pay. Pay days are bi-weekly on Thursday.This review is intended to be a brief summary of the major benefits provided by Fairfax Water. In all instances, plan documents and policies govern the eligibility and administration of each benefit plan.

Created: 2026-04-02