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Engineering Manager of Water, Gas, and Wastewater

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Engineering Manager of Water, Gas, and Wastewater

Salary

$202,134.40 - $269,505.60 Annually

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

202400858

Department

Utilities Department

Opening Date

05/02/2025

Closing Date

5/26/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

To review the complete job announcement/brochure and to apply click here (https://jpowersinc.com/current-jobs/?t=14&b=XSBYD5NGJKWRUYZU3MYGFYAAFQW76XO5MO27JEVLXCUAEOSNO5VI3LKRMNZMKCL4CTLMBWHPVZVSWAL26AWBHCTMTZ5JS&action=detail&src=PREVIEW) .

This recruitment is being managed by J Powers Recruiting (https://jpowersinc.com/) .

Become part of this prestigious utility company dedicated to delivering a wide array of City-owned and operated utility services, including electricity, natural gas, water, sanitary sewer, and commercial fiber optic services, to residents and businesses alike.

The Position

The Engineering Manager Water, Gas & Wastewater (WGW) will oversee a team of 23 with five direct reports. They will be responsible for developing budgets and monitoring expenditures, supervising staff, consultants, and contractors, and resolving complex customer service issues. They will also approve and implement water, gas, and wastewater plans and specifications, and provide guidance to operating departments on the operation and maintenance of these systems. Additionally, the Engineering Manager WGW will ensure compliance with rules, regulations, laws, codes, policies, procedures, and safety regulations. Their project management duties will include preparing Requests for Proposals, evaluating proposals, and managing contractors and consultants. They will apply a high level of technical expertise in water, gas, and wastewater utility engineering and operations, and prepare written and oral reports for management.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be technically excellent, an experienced designer, knowledgeable about construction management and inspection, and a leader that wants to coach staff and build a top-notch engineering group. Experience in all three utilities is not necessary to be considered a top candidate for this position.

They provide project management direction for major WGW projects and report to management and/or City Council. They advise operating departments on safe operating and maintenance procedures for water, gas, and wastewater systems. They prepare the Capital Budget and long-range plans for these systems to meet future demands based on the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

Additionally, they develop, implement, and monitor uniform policies, procedures, and reporting measurements for design and construction projects.

To view the full job description, click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/paloaltoca/classspecs/820002?keywords=engineering%20manager&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

The salary range for this position is $202,134.40 - $269,505.60 annually.

Fantastic benefits package! Click here (https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/human-resources/benefits/recruitment-benefits-flyer.pdf) to learn more.

Supplemental Information

Application and Selection Process:

JPR will be reviewing applications on May 26. Early submissions are strongly encouraged. Interviews may commence once posting requirements are met and a qualified applicant pool has been established.

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply through J Powers website, click here.

For additional information please contact:

Jenna Flanagan

(916) 304-6663

[email protected]

The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.