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Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.
Within this framework,Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.
Job Description
Document Controllers support the engineering department in maintaining quality documentation standards and tracking engineering deliverables.
Typical tasks include reviewing internal documentation to verify it meets quality requirements, publishing internal documents, sending and receiving documentation (client and equipment vendor) per specifications in a timely manner, and maintaining databases recording these actions. These tasks are time sensitive, involve multiple steps, and cover multiple projects; the ideal candidate must be detail-oriented and organized, and possess strong interpersonal and relationship building skills that are needed to create and maintain good rapport with engineers and Veolia clients.
Nature & Scope-Principal Areas of Responsibility:
- Read and understand engineering drawings, datasheets, specifications
- Provide quality checks for controlled documents and quality records
- Review, stamp, and publish documents
- Manage databases, reports, and document libraries
- Package, send, and track deliverables to/from client, vendor, or production team
- Understand and comply with ISO standards, drive accountability, and train functional teams as needed
- Able to quickly change direction as deadlines change and adjust to urgent requests, balance workload with little supervision, deliver assignments on time, and carefully follow engineering procedures for documentation management
- Printing and shipping of Operation & Maintenance manuals
- Other duties assigned by Document Control Leader as required depending on team needs and workload, changes in tools and project execution strategy, scope and nature of projects, and client specifications
Qualifications
Qualifications/Education
- College degree with 5 years’ experience working in an engineering, manufacturing, or architectural environment
- Work background in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, or Design/Build related fields
- Computer literacy – Excel, Word, Adobe, FTP sites, SAP, Google Workspace
Additional Information
At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
To ensure transparency and compliance with employment laws, we provide the following details regarding this position:
Compensation:
The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly bench-marked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $29.00 - $32.00 USD.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure:
We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
Vacancy Status:
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
Why Veolia?
Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect.
Ready to transition your technical expertise into a rewarding customer-facing career while
making a difference in water treatment and sustainability? Apply today!
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of
this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to
applicable law.
****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will
not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****
Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have
a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes
and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration
to all applications, without discrimination.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.
Within this framework,Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.
Job Description
Document Controllers support the engineering department in maintaining quality documentation standards and tracking engineering deliverables.
Typical tasks include reviewing internal documentation to verify it meets quality requirements, publishing internal documents, sending and receiving documentation (client and equipment vendor) per specifications in a timely manner, and maintaining databases recording these actions. These tasks are time sensitive, involve multiple steps, and cover multiple projects; the ideal candidate must be detail-oriented and organized, and possess strong interpersonal and relationship building skills that are needed to create and maintain good rapport with engineers and Veolia clients.
Nature & Scope-Principal Areas of Responsibility:
- Read and understand engineering drawings, datasheets, specifications
- Provide quality checks for controlled documents and quality records
- Review, stamp, and publish documents
- Manage databases, reports, and document libraries
- Package, send, and track deliverables to/from client, vendor, or production team
- Understand and comply with ISO standards, drive accountability, and train functional teams as needed
- Able to quickly change direction as deadlines change and adjust to urgent requests, balance workload with little supervision, deliver assignments on time, and carefully follow engineering procedures for documentation management
- Printing and shipping of Operation & Maintenance manuals
- Other duties assigned by Document Control Leader as required depending on team needs and workload, changes in tools and project execution strategy, scope and nature of projects, and client specifications
Qualifications
Qualifications/Education
- College degree with 5 years’ experience working in an engineering, manufacturing, or architectural environment
- Work background in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, or Design/Build related fields
- Computer literacy – Excel, Word, Adobe, FTP sites, SAP, Google Workspace
Additional Information
At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
To ensure transparency and compliance with employment laws, we provide the following details regarding this position:
Compensation:
The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly bench-marked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $29.00 - $32.00 USD.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure:
We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
Vacancy Status:
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
Why Veolia?
Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect.
Ready to transition your technical expertise into a rewarding customer-facing career while
making a difference in water treatment and sustainability? Apply today!
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of
this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to
applicable law.
****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will
not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****
Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have
a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes
and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration
to all applications, without discrimination.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead document controller jobs.
- Five or more years of document control experience on large-scale projects
- Proficiency with Aconex, Documentum, SharePoint, or similar document management platforms
- Experience managing transmittal registers, revision control, and document distribution matrices
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 or project-specific quality management documentation standards
- Strong knowledge of construction, engineering, or industrial project documentation workflows
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, information management, construction management, or a related field
Tips for Your Lead Document Controller Job Search
Tailor your resume to document control systems
Name the specific document management systems you've used, such as Aconex, Documentum, or SharePoint, in your resume's skills section and in each relevant role. Hiring managers scan for these before reading anything else.
Highlight version control and transmittal experience
Lead document controller roles are won or lost on evidence of managing revision histories and transmittal registers at scale. Quantify the volume of documents you've controlled and the number of project stakeholders you've coordinated with.
Pursue a CDISC or RIM certification if relevant
In life sciences and pharmaceutical projects, Regulatory Information Management credentials signal you can handle submissions documentation under strict compliance requirements. For engineering and construction, an IREX or similar records management credential strengthens your application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead document controller openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a document control audit example for interviews
Interviewers for lead roles will ask how you've identified and corrected a document control breakdown on a live project. Prepare one specific example that covers the problem you found, the corrective action you led, and the process change you implemented afterward.
Negotiate scope clarity before accepting an offer
Lead document controller roles vary widely in whether you manage a team, own the system architecture, or report into a project manager. Before accepting, confirm in writing which of these responsibilities are yours and whether the role has direct reports.
Lead Document Controller Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead document controllers?
AECOM, Rising Edge, and Cordoba Corporation are hiring the most lead document controllers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These openings are most common in large-scale infrastructure, energy, and engineering and procurement construction projects.
How many lead document controller jobs are remote?
About 40% of lead document controller openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Roles in software, life sciences, and regulatory affairs tend to offer more remote flexibility, while construction and oil and gas positions typically require on-site or project-site presence for the majority of the engagement.
How do you become a lead document controller?
Start in a document controller or records management role to build hands-on experience with document management systems, transmittal workflows, and revision control. Progress by taking ownership of a project's full document register, learning ISO or industry-specific quality standards, and earning a records or document control certification. Lead roles require demonstrating you can set up and govern a document control system, not just operate within one already running.
Can you get hired as a lead document controller without direct leadership experience?
Yes, if you can show you've owned and governed a document control system end to end on a complex project, even without a direct-report structure. Emphasize experience building transmittal templates, training colleagues on document procedures, or stepping in as the sole document controller on a large project. Employers weight system ownership and process accountability as heavily as formal team management when hiring into lead roles.
What does the lead document controller interview process look like?
Most employers run two to three rounds, starting with a phone screen focused on your document management system experience and industry background. A technical interview follows, where you'll walk through how you've structured a document control plan, handled revision conflicts, or recovered a project with poor documentation. Final rounds often involve a practical scenario or case study, and may include a conversation with the project manager or engineering lead you'd support.
Where can I find and apply to lead document controller jobs?
You can find and apply to lead document controller jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and system experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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