Engineering Supervisor

, HI, United States

Hawaii Water Service Job Description:

The Engineering Supervisor develops and oversees the Company's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Automated Meter Reading Infrastructure (AMI) programs. The Engineering Supervisor supports SCADA and the capital program including project management and execution. Typical duties include asset management, capital project execution, life cycle analysis, technical reviews, water resource planning, contract administration, and regulatory agency interface. The position is located in Waikoloa, HI. Essential Functions

Supervises engineering staff, including prioritizing, and assigning work, conducting performance reviews, and overseeing training and development, and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations

Responsible for maintaining, updating, and improving the company’s (GIS) and (AMI) programs

Manages and executes capital projects

Supervises efficient and effective completion of annual infrastructural renewal and replacement projects within the limits of assigned capital and maintenance programs

Prepares project reports, construction plan sets, and cost estimates

Interacts with and consults various regulatory agencies, including the Department of Health Safe Drinking Water Branch, Department of Health Wastewater Branch, and Commission on Water Resource Management

Technical support for the operations, services, and activities requiring performance of professional engineering functions

Assists in the development of the annual capital improvement program budgets

Responsible for the development, execution, and assessment of assigned maintenance programs to ensure infrastructure reliability and life-cycle cost management

Supervises a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommend modifications to programs, projects, policies, and procedures as appropriate

Ensures policies, procedures, programs, standards of performance, and approved objectives are adhered to and/or achieved

Evaluates best practices in infrastructure reliability programs and optimizes mix of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance

Establishes and maintains regular written and in-person communications with the Engineering Manager and Manager of Technical and Regulatory Matters

Promotes safety performance and serves as an advocate for all safety practices and requirements

Performs other similar duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field from an Accredited University

Hawaii Professional Engineering License in Civil or Mechanical Engineering desired

Supervision experience desired

Demonstrated leadership, time management and organizational skills

Three years of increasingly responsible and varied engineering experience in water and/or wastewater infrastructure, operation and maintenance, and project management

Valid Hawaii driver’s license

Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices, and techniques

Knowledge of utility asset management principles, water system operations, maintenance practices, and condition assessment fundamentals related to assigned infrastructure assets

Experience in managing and executing capital projects

Knowledge and understanding of the Hawaii Public Utilities rate case process and financial principles

Abilities to set priorities, exercise sound and independent judgment, select and evaluate staff, analyze, and prepare reports and presentations, identify problems, and propose alternative solutions and develop and execute goals

Broad knowledge of: Engineering and Project Management practices related to planning, design, construction and operations for water and wastewater utility facilities, utility economics and contract administration for infrastructure renewal projects, and reliability programs

Demonstrated trouble shooting, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills

Above average capabilities to use Microsoft Office applications to create spreadsheets, presentations, and written documents, strong Excel skill desirable

Knowledge of ESRI products

Ability to interact, communicate and maintain effective working relationships with outside contractors, vendors, consultants, regulators, and staff in districts, departments, and engineering

Ability to write clear and concise general and technical reports and perform engineering computations

Salary Range: $97,200 - $172,400

Deadline to submit resume is OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.

About Us California Water Service Group invites you to pursue a career in the water industry with the third largest publicly traded water utility in the United States. Our mission is to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services. We’re committed to improving the quality of life for our customers, communities, stockholders, and employees. To achieve that, we align our hiring strategies with the company’s core values of integrity, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship so that we can provide quality, service, and value to all of these groups.

Our commitment to our employees is evident, as we have been named a Top Workplace in the Bay Area for nine years in a row and designated as a Great Place to Work®, and Cal Water was ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Water Utilities in the West” by J.D. Power in its inaugural water utility satisfaction study.

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