Water Engineering Manager

Water Engineering Manager

The Water Engineering Manager performs professional engineering management for the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of water and wastewater conveyance and treatment systems. Supports overall Department operations by providing technical expertise, mentoring staff, and designing utility infrastructure that reliably meets customer and community needs. Supports a team of professional engineers in the development and delivery of capital improvement projects for the water and wastewater utilities.

The salary range for this position is $ - $, annually with a hiring range of $ - $, depending on qualifications and experience. This opportunity will be available to applicants until Friday, September 4, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. M.S.T.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred. Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of:
Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for long term planning for future City water and wastewater infrastructure. Evaluates the need for and the economic feasibility of facility replacements, enlargements, modifications, and reinvestments.
• Reviews engineering designs for proposed development and capital construction within the City's service area as they relate to water and wastewater utilities; manages the Water and Wastewater capital improvement programs including project development, budget preparation, consultant selection, design management, permitting, coordination with other City departments, plans and specifications, bidding, construction management, and budget oversight for Division capital improvement plan.
• Prepares and monitors Water Division 10-year, 5-year, and current year capital and O&M budgets for Engineering. Works closely with the Water Utilities Division Manager and financial team in preparing and prioritizing yearly 10-year water and wastewater budgets.
• Responsible for managing hydraulic models of the distribution and collection systems. Responds to questions and requests for information from existing and potential utility customers. Evaluates the City's ability to provide water and wastewater service to all current and future customers; reviews submitted engineering designs for conformance with adopted master plans, City development regulations and accepted industry standards and practices, meets and confers with developers, consultants, contractors, City employees and the general public regarding engineering and development requirements.
• Provides strategic leadership in overseeing master plans for the collection and distribution systems, water treatment plant, and water reclamation facility, and converts these plans into prioritized projects that advance organizational goals.
• Oversees the development review process from a water and wastewater perspective. Ensures Division policy is administered with respect to reimbursement and oversizing agreements and facilitates other developer and annexation agreements as required.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to the Water Engineering Team, strengthening their capabilities in project management, design, and construction to support long‑term system performance and organizational objectives.
• Partners with other City departments to align and advance Capital Projects, ensuring coordination that supports long‑term infrastructure goals and organizational priorities.
• Prepares agenda items and presentations for the Utilities Commission, Construction Advisory Board, Planning Commission, and City Council and other public meetings, and makes presentations.
• Responsible for the City's development standards and municipal code sections that apply to water and wastewater facilities.
• Keeps current with applicable state and federal laws and guidelines and ensures that all water and wastewater systems comply with EPA, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Advises operating departments on safe and effective operating and maintenance procedures for water and wastewater systems, including guidance during…