Manager, Engineering

Hawaii Water Service

Job Description:

California Water Service Group invites you to build a meaningful career with the third‑largest publicly traded water utility. Guided by our mission to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services, we are dedicated to improving quality of life for the customers, communities, and employees we serve. Our culture is grounded in core values—integrity, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship—and reflected in our recognition as a Top Workplace®, a Great Place to Work®, and a J.D. Power leader in customer satisfaction for multiple years.

Join Cal Water and be part of a purpose‑driven organization where your work makes a lasting impact.

The Engineering Manager, Hawai'i, is responsible for the leadership, planning, and execution of all engineering functions for Hawai'i Water Service. This includes capital planning, budgeting, capital delivery, water resource planning, technical review, system extensions, GIS and asset management, electrical and mechanical maintenance, SCADA, contract administration, and regulatory agency interface. The Engineering Manager also participates in a number of special projects, including due diligence for acquisitions, rate case support, and various corporate goals.

The position is based in Waikoloa, HI, and reports to the Vice President, Engineering.

Manages staff, including prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance reviews, overseeing training and development, and making hiring, disciplinary, and termination recommendations. Responsible for capital budget preparation, including cost estimates and justifications, and budget summaries for rate case submission. Oversees capital projects to ensure completion on schedule and on budget and drives recovery strategies to ensure capital project completion goals. Leads successful delivery of $20M+ capital investments annually with the support of staff, consultants, and coordination with operations and other stakeholders.

Continually assesses team workload versus capacity to ensure service levels are being met and timely project completion is achieved, and recommends alternative approaches as needed to achieve goals. Supervises team responsible to develop plans, permits, schedules and budgets to deliver construction ready projects to each operating district. Collaborates with corporate Engineering, Water Quality, Environmental, Rates, Business Development and other internal departments to deliver on functional objectives.

Reviews/approves all technical documents produced to include plans, specifications, correspondence, requests for proposals (RFP), justifications, estimates, and bids received. Provides technical expertise and assistance to reporting engineering staff, consultants and operations personnel. Participates in special projects including due diligence for acquisitions and various corporate goals. Communicates and engages with the Hawai'i Department of Health (HDOH) water quality, environmental and wastewater regulatory staff, in concert with Hawai'i Operations, Water Quality and Environmental Affairs departments.

Supervises Electrical Mechanical Technicians and the SCADA Technician including directing and prioritizing maintenance tasks and project work, with technical support and program direction provided by other subject matter experts. Exercises a high level of technical expertise in preparing written and oral reports for management, boards, agencies, civic organizations, councils and commissions. Assists in the development of long-range vision, mission, and strategic planning processes for Hawai'i.

Participates in meetings and public presentations in support of projects, rate cases, etc. Attends meetings and training as directed by Company Performs work onsite in assigned office location Perform other similar duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering field

Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in an engineering management or engineering project management role

Hawai'i Professional Engineering (PE) license, or PE license in another state within six-months of selection and Hawai'i PE within two-years of selection

Management experience desired

Master’s Degree in related field desired

Project Management Institute (PMI) certifications desired

Water Treatment Grade 1, Water Distribution Grade 1, or Wastewater Treatment Plant Grade 1 Operator Certification desired

Valid Driver License as required per state

Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices, and techniques

Knowledge of water system engineering, operations, and maintenance

Knowledge and experience in construction management

Knowledge and understanding of the PUC rate case process and financial principles

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and…