Director-Engineering

The Director of Engineering provides strategic vision and leadership for all engineering functions supporting water supply, treatment, pumping, distribution systems, storage, and facilities. This role drives the delivery of high‑quality innovative solutions through project delivery and technical services while maintaining operations, maintenance, and community relationships to ensure the reliability of the water system. The Director collaborates with leaders across divisions on organizational goals and initiatives.

The Director of Engineering reports to the General Manager and is responsible for managing the performance of the employees within the Division.

Pay range for this position is $200,000/yr to $265,000/yr. Compensation for the selected candidate will depend on candidate qualifications and experience as related to the position requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Leads the development and implementation of the 40-Year Master Plan, Capital Improvement Plan, and Asset Management Plan, forecasting future needs related to water system growth, rehabilitation, replacement, and regulatory changes. Assesses risks, prioritizes improvements, and identifies opportunities to enhance the reliability and efficiency of water treatment and distribution systems.
• Oversees project planning, design, and construction, ensuring sound engineering principles and alignment with operational goals for the organization.
• Collaborates with Divisions to implement projects and deliver technical services that support overall operations, strategic initiatives, and goals.
• Advises the General Manager, Water One Board, and senior staff on engineering matters that impact strategic objectives.
• Ensures project quality by evaluating proposals, contracts, scopes of work, schedules, budgets, contractor and vendor performance.
• Oversees complex engineering analysis and programs, including water modeling and SCADA. Leverages enterprise data to assess capacity, identify deficiencies, and develop solutions, using insights to drive improvements and plan future projects.
• Oversees public engagement efforts on projects coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to address project impacts, benefits, and requirements.
• Oversees the development and review of policies, procedures, and engineering standards for project management, design, and construction.
• Leads disaster recovery efforts in the event of a catastrophic occurrence.

• Ensures alignment and consistency with organizational and team policies; contributes to the development of organization-wide policies and approves or endorses team-level policies.
• Provides guidance or addresses inquiries and complaints from customers or stakeholders that cannot be resolved by managers, or those requiring a high degree of urgency or severity.
• Researches new strategies, brainstorms possible solutions, communicates and ensures implementation of process changes, and ensures consistency across the organization.
• Supports the exploration, development and implementation of new and innovative technologies, systems, and methods to increase efficiency, cost savings, enhanced security, and improved customer experiences.
• Plans, coordinates, oversees and evaluates the organization, functions and activities of the Division to ensure effective and efficient operations and quality service to all customers and stakeholders.
• Develops and maintains internal relationships within Water One, as well as stakeholder relationships within the community, and various governmental entities.
• Oversees the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of both operating and capital budgets. Evaluates historical spending and assesses future resource needs to ensure alignment with Division goals and Water One’s overall financial framework. Authorizes Division expenditures in accordance with Water One policies.
• Develops and maintains industry relationships with vendors, other utilities and professional organizations like the American Water…