Electrical​/Mechanical Engineering Manager

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Any combination of education and experience, which would likely provide the necessary knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be completion of a Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience in maintenance, design and construction of irrigation, flood control and water conveyance facilities, including at least three (3) years in a management, supervisory, or leadership capacity.

License Requirement: Possession of a valid and current certificate of registration as a Professional Electrical or Mechanical Engineer (PE) issued by the State of California.

Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain such required license(s) may be a cause for disciplinary action. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.

Driving record: Possession and proof of a good driving record as evidenced by freedom from multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents for at least two (2) consecutive years. Failure to obtain or maintain such required license(s) may be a cause for disciplinary action. The driving record will not contribute to an increase in the Authority's automobile insurance rates.

Under general/administrative direction of the Engineering Director, the Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Manager plans, organizes, manages, directs, and supervises the electrical and mechanical engineering related operations, staff, and functions of the Electrical/Mechanical Division of the Authority's Engineering Department.

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and reviews the work of professional and technical engineering staff.
• Participates in the preparation and administration of the annual Electrical/Mechanical Division of the Engineering Department budget.
• Participates in the development of the Extraordinary Operation & Maintenance (O&M) and Capital Improvement Projects budgets for major construction projects and development of Authority facilities.
• Provides information to Board members and Authority management regarding engineering issues and problems.
• Resolves problems of facility location, construction, maintenance, and related functions.
• Provides general guidance on the development of bids, contracts, and other matters related to engineering functions.
• Oversees the development of engineering plans and specifications, including the establishment of general Authority engineering standards.
• Assumes responsibility for coordination of Authority projects with professional engineering consultants, including the approval of plans and specifications developed by consultants.
• Directs the preparation and reviews a variety of engineering reports and technical analyses.
• Represents the Authority in coordination with other utilities, regulatory agencies, governmental bodies, planning agencies, trade and professional associations, technical groups, and developers.
• Coordinates the progress, inspection, and proper completion of major construction projects.
• Prepares a variety of correspondence and reports related to the functions of the Electrical/Mechanical Division of the Engineering Department.
• Regularly updates the Engineering Director regarding project status, personnel operations, problems, policies, and administrative information.
• Represents the Engineering Director at meetings and conferences as delegated.
• Provides support to the Engineering Director in making presentations regarding engineering issues to the Board of Directors.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Principles and practices of electrical & mechanical engineering disciplines with particular emphasis on engineering functions associated with the O&M of water conveyance facilities.
• Budget development and fiscal controls, and capital improvement fiscal planning.
• Principles of contract development and administration.
• Principles of organizational management, planning, staffing, supervision, and employee development.
• Principles and practices of personnel administration.

• Plan, organize, manage, and develop Authority engineering functions, particularly as they affect water conveyance facilities.
• Prepare and carry out personnel, budgeting, and training activities as they relate to Authority engineering and supervisory staff.
• Coordinate Authority engineering functions with Authority activities and services.
• Develop long‑range capital improvement plans.
• Prepare and monitor budgets.
• Oversee the development of plans, specifications, and Authority engineering standards.
• Ensure proper completion and inspection of major construction projects.
• Direct the preparation and review of…