Director - Engineering / Plants & Major Projects - Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

San Antonio, TX, United States

Salary: $126,694.00 - $226,835.00 Annually

Location : San Antonio, TX

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2024-00103

Department: Engineering and Construction

Opening Date: 05/03/2024

Closing Date: 6/30/2024 11:59 PM Central

Application and resume review will begin as soon as possible with scheduled interviews to follow .

Salary starts at $126,694.00. Rate of pay depends upon qualifications.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Director - Engineering is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, and directing the department engaged in the design and construction of the Capital Improvement Program and associated projects related to water, wastewater, and recycled water facilities and infrastructure. The Director - Engineering oversees the execution of design and construction of projects, provides senior leadership, and utilizes project and program management skills for the successful implementation of projects as part of the annual Capital Improvement Program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

All Specialties

Forecasts, allocates, monitors, and supervises the human, physical, and financial resources for the assigned area to support the engineering implementation of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and associated projects. Forecasts and maintains department budget. Supervises, selects, develops, trains, mentors, evaluates, and determines compensation of personnel. Reviews design projects using technical knowledge, experience, and skill to develop and participate in conceptual planning, final design, and construction for SAWS programs; develops and prioritizes CIP through interaction and communication with other departments, internal groups, and other public agencies. Applies technical, managerial, and negotiation skills to ensure the successful completion of CIP projects; applies and interprets engineering principles and practices as they relate to design, construction, and implementation of water, wastewater, and recycled water projects; applies accepted business management and public administration principles and practices. Prepares Board items, project briefings, and makes presentations to Senior SAWS Staff, Executive Management, SAWS Board of Trustees, City Council Members, City Senior Staff, general public, stakeholders, and outside entities on proposed CIP and other projects to ensure that SAWS goals are met. Develops and monitors measures to analyze processes and based on interpreted results acts to refine the processes to improve department's and/ or SAWS' initiatives overall efficiency. Develops policy recommendations for consideration by SAWS executive staff and SAWS Board of Trustees. Develops, recommends, and implements departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrates a continuous effort to stay informed on new regulations, innovations, computer technological advancements in design, and trends in the water and wastewater industry. Performs other duties as assigned.

Infrastructure Develops the infrastructure master plans, coordinates development of long-range capital plans, participates in conceptual planning efforts, and supports development engineering and other departments and groups across SAWS.

Water / Wastewater - Production and Treatment

Provides oversight and direction for programs devoted to the operation, maintenance, design, and planning related to water treatment systems, wastewater treatment systems, potable water systems, lift stations, recycled water, collection systems, and water distribution systems. Interviews, contracts, and manages consultants and contractors to design and build system improvements. Examines and evaluates complex data and prepares reports for various regulatory agencies. Serves as SAWS representative with federal and state regulators. Manages emergency projects to ensure service, system, and budget integrity. Applies and interprets principles and practices, theories, laws, procedures, and terminology specific to Engineering and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.

DECISION MAKING Engineering Director works under limited supervision. Full supervisory - recommends hiring/firing, schedules work, disciplines, develops, trains, and mentors. Responsible for development and oversight of department budget. Takes individual initiative in planning and performing work for months at a time. Supervises 20 employees directly or indirectly.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency. Eight years' experience with engineering programs in water, wastewater, and/or reuse water utilities or related work including five years of experience supervising personnel. Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas or must obtain within 6 months of employment if licensed in another state. Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master's Degree in appropriate field.

JOB DIMENSIONS Contact with internal and external customers, consultants, vendors, contractors, governmental agencies, Executive Management, and the Board of Trustees. Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing. Responsible for operational budget of $1 to $4 million.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions are primarily in an office environment with occasional visits to field environment.

May work hours other than normal working hours on occasion.

San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.

From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following: Competitive, market-based salaries Performance-based incentives Medical benefits Dental benefits Life insurance Prescription drug program Vision care plan Two retirement plans Deferred compensation plans (457 plan) Disability income Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal) Education assistance program Employee assistance program Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts Wellness programs On-Site Fitness Facilities Community service opportunities

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01

Please identify the level of education you have in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering, or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency? Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Doctorate Degree

02

Identify the field of Engineering your degree is in.

03

How many years of experience do you have with engineering programs in water, wastewater, and/or reuse water utilities or related work? No experience

Less than 4 years of experience

Between 4 and 7 years of experience

8 years or more of experience

04

Are you a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas? Yes

No, but I am licensed in another state. I understand I must obtain a Texas license within six months of start date.

No

05

If you answered you are a Licensed Professional Engineer, please provide your license number and indicate what state you are licensed in.

06

How many years of experience do you have supervising personnel.? No experience

Less than 3 years of experience

Between 3 to 4 years of experience

5 years or more of experience

07

Describe your experience in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure projects including water and wastewater treatment plants, water pipelines, pump stations, storage tanks, production wells, lift stations, and recycled water infrastructure. If no experience, enter N/A.

08

Describe your experience prioritizing implementation of capital improvement program (CIP) and operations and maintenance (O&M) water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure projects. If no experience, enter N/A.

09

Describe your experience in the development of request for qualification (RFQ) documents to procure professional engineering services (planning, design, and construction) for water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure. If no experience, enter N/A.

10

Describe your experience negotiating scope, budget, and schedule for design and construction of water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure. If no experience, enter N/A.

11

Describe your experience preparing and/or reviewing design deliverables (e.g., preliminary engineering reports, 30% design deliverables, 60% design deliverables, 90% design deliverables, and bid documents) for water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure projects. If no experience, enter N/A.

12

Describe your experience in coordinating during design phase with governmental agencies for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including but not limited to the City of San Antonio, Bexar County, CPS Energy, Texas Department of Transportation, San Antonio River Authority, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and others as appropriate. If no experience, enter N/A.

13

Describe your experience managing and prioritizing activities for multiple projects implemented concurrently. If no experience, enter N/A.

14

Describe your experience managing scope creep, budget creep, and sliding schedules. If no experience, enter N/A.

15

Describe your supervisory experience as it relates to supervising staff. If no experience, enter N/A.

16

Describe your management experience as it relates to leading a team of engineers managing and implementing water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure projects. If no experience, enter N/A.

17

Do you have a valid Texas driver's license? If so, what type of driver's license do you have? Class C

Class CDL - B

Class CDL - A

I do not have a valid driver's license.

I have a valid driver's license from another state.

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