District Engineer

Oversees the design and construction of projects for the District; responsible for the development and implementation of capital projects including the Capital Improvement Program; coordinates assigned activities with other District Teams and outside agencies. Receives administrative direction from the General Manager.

• Develop, plan, and implement goals and objectives; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Supervise the formulation of long-range plans to meet infrastructure needs.
• Supervise, coordinates, reviews, and approves all capital improvement engineering activities.
• Supervise, coordinates, reviews, and approves water system improvements for private development and in-house projects.
• Supervise the preparation and design improvements for public works project activities.
• Determine scope of engineering projects; oversees preparation of Requests for Proposals and contracts for consulting services; oversees contract negotiations, reviews and approves plans of consulting engineers; make technical engineering decisions and establish technical criteria and standards.
• Supports Information Technology (IT) services. Reviews and provides guidance for standard operating procedures, consultant support, purchases, and other relevant functions of the District’s IT systems.
• Supervise and participate in the development and administration of the Engineering Team budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement mid-year adjustments.
• Prepare Board of Director agenda items relating to capital improvement projects and other Engineering Team related activities.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate personnel; establish and monitor employee performance objectives; prepare and present employee performance reviews; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to mentor and correct deficiencies; and implement disciplinary procedures.
• Supervise and coordinate the District’s Blue Stake and GIS program.
• Attend and participate in meetings and conferences with District Board of Directors and committees, public officials and professional organizations.
• Meets with consultants, developers, contractors and public regarding upcoming work and new developments.
• Develops strategic partnerships and contacts with community representatives, external agencies and other organizations regarding relevant issues facing the District.
• Accomplishes or approves cost estimating for capital projects, assists in financial analysis for capital improvements.
• Provide information to the public; respond to and resolve citizen inquires and complaints.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; eight years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience including five years of supervisory responsibility.

• Principles and practices of civil engineering, land surveying, construction management and contract administration.
• Applicable laws and regulatory codes related to development and engineering design.
• Principles and practices of organization, administration, and personnel management.

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, management, contractors, and the public.
• Use of personal computers, tablets and associated information technology devices, and software.
• Oral and written communication.
• Development and administration of operating and capital budgets.

• Exhibit integrity, initiative, and innovation.
• Supervise the preparation of engineering records and prepare comprehensive technical reports.
• Make complex engineering calculations and prepare…