Top 8 Water quality Jobs in New Jersey

Water Quality & Environmental Compliance Specialist
American Water —Salem, NJ
- $60,050 - $102,030 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
Wastewater (Leachate) Process Engineer (5-10 years exp.) - Woodbridge, NJ or Midwest Office Hub
Tetra Tech —Woodbridge, NJ
- $80,000 - $125,000 a year
- 5 years
- Office
- Master's degree
Water/Wastewater Construction Observer
Ardurra Group, Inc. —Cherry Hill, NJ
- $55,000 - $85,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Ardurra Group, Inc. —Secaucus, NJ
- $21.88 - $40.63 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Construction site
- 5 years
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SUBURBAN CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. —Mercer County, NJ
- $35 - $50 an hour
- Nights as needed
- 6 years
- Microsoft Outlook
- Construction site
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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- Management
- Construction site
- Residential
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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R3M Engineering —Old Bridge, NJ
- Email
- Civil engineering
- 5 years
- Office
- Opportunities for advancement
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Ground Water Treatment —Wharton, NJ
- $80,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Water Quality & Environmental Compliance Specialist

American Water -
Salem, NJ

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,050 - $102,030 a year

Benefits

Employee stock purchase plan
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Requisition ID: 110115

Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.

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.

We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.

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.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

Position Information:

$60,050 to $102,030

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the 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 professional

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Primary Role

Responsible for organizing advanced functions and activities related to environmental management and water quality for assigned facilities. Also, responsible for maintaining all applicable lab certifications, accreditations, or approvals to conduct compliance and process quality control work. Implements programs to ensure compliance with all water quality and environmental regulations. Assists in resolving treatment issues. Investigates water quality complaints and determines course of action needed.

The role supports the preparation, modification, and tracking of key permit types, including discharge permits, air permits, water allocation permits, physical connection permits, Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) permits and the implementation of Bureau of Release Prevention Programs.

Key Accountabilities

Manage monitoring and reporting programs to ensure compliance with federal and state water quality and environmental regulations and company standards for assigned facilities.

Obtain, prepare, file and maintain all regulatory reports and records.

Manage required permits and make any necessary modifications and renewals.

Participate in internal and external audits and represent American Water with
regulators and customers.

Identify potential issues and problems and initiate responsive actions and mitigate environmental violations

Conduct advanced projects and prepare reports as needed.

Investigate and respond to escalated water quality complaints or concerns.

Responsible for planning, preparing and controlling the portion of the financial plan relating to responsibilities.

In addition, the position supports NJDEP inspections (scheduling and coordination), reviews NJPDES permits to ensure compliance obligations are met, and manages essential administrative functions such as LOR updates, permit fee payments, invoice processing, and hazardous waste manifest tracking.

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of federal and state drinking water regulations, drinking water treatment processes, and analytical testing principles is preferred.
Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Experience/Education

Experience in drinking water, wastewater, and/or laboratory operations preferred
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related field preferred
Strong Microsoft Excel skills preferred
High school diploma or GED required
3-5 years of experience in water, wastewater, or laboratory operations preferred

Travel Requirements

Local and regional. The role also provides dedicated permitting support for the Coastal North (Monmouth and Ocean County) and Coastal South (Atlantic and Cape May County) Operating Areas.
Rare overnight travel may be required.
Position will be 2 days onsite in our Salem, NJ location and 3 days onsite in our Delran, NJ location.

Certifications and Licenses

Valid Driver’s License.
NJ Drinking Water Operator License preferred.

Work Environment

Office environment with occasional outdoor work and visits to treatment plants or system facilities.

Competencies

Champions safety

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer obsessed

Drives Results

Nimble learning

Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing™

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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