Engineering Manager

Responsible for planning, scheduling, designing, technical review, contract administration, and inspection of reclamation facility and conveyance improvements. Participates in long-range developmental projections as required for budgeting and funding operations. Supervises personnel in a manner consistent with utility policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities

• Identifies required improvements to conveyance and reclamation facilities.
• Assists in the formation and administration of policies used to protect the interests of the utility and the rate-payers.
• Oversees engineering design and construction administration services for asset renewal and for improvements and extensions generated by in-house personnel and for subcontracted engineering firms.
• Supervises project team members including individual project performance reviews.
• Provides engineering technical support to any or all departments as required.
• Works with funding agencies to fulfill application requirements.
• Oversees procedures to maintain accurate records of improvements and/or changes to assets.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering. 
• Registered Professional Engineer.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in design and construction of municipal water/wastewater improvements.
• 3 years supervisory experience.
• Ability to supervise, communicate, motivate, and lead project team members.
• Ability to work with consultants and staff on capital improvement plans and facility upgrades while observing regulatory requirements.
• Ability to plan, design, and administer collection system and facility improvement projects, especially with regard to hydraulic capacity and wet weather events.
• Ability to schedule tasks from various other departments as required to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effective both orally and in writing with government agencies, consulting engineers, contractors, and the general public.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports.
• Ability to make presentations to LRW staff, regulatory agencies, city officials, and the public as required.
• Ability to document programs and procedures.
• Ability to schedule projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to proofread and edit.
• Ability to read maps and construction plans.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Arkansas driver’s license.