Assistant Deputy Director, Public Utilities & Engineering

NCRWA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 113,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

NCRWA in Durham, NC seeks a senior utility executive to oversee POTW operations, water distribution, and related infrastructure, ensuring safety, compliance, and reliable service for residents and industry.

You will lead capital projects, manage staff, develop long-range master planning, and collaborate with county leadership, regulators, and stakeholders to advance financial sustainability and service delivery.

Qualifications

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering and a P.E. license.
• Seven years of utility engineering/public works/utility management experience.
• Three to five years of supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of collection, water, and distribution systems.
• Lead capital improvement projects and procurement activities.
• Develop budgets, monitor expenditures, and authorize payments.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards.
• Provide executive leadership and strategic guidance to County Administration.

Skills

POTW operations management

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting & financial planning

Staff leadership

Project oversight

Strategic planning

Public works knowledge

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

Project management software

Spreadsheets & data dashboards

Regulatory reporting tools

Job description

NCRWA in Durham, NC seeks a senior utility executive to oversee POTW operations, water distribution, and related infrastructure, ensuring safety, compliance, and reliable service for residents and industry.

You will lead capital projects, manage staff, develop long-range master planning, and collaborate with county leadership, regulators, and stakeholders to advance financial sustainability and service delivery.