Chief Engineer

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority seeks an engineering leader to provide oversight and direct day-to-day activities for an assigned section of plant or field operations. The role emphasizes strong technical leadership, safety, and collaboration across teams.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's in Engineering, eight years of PE experience (five in supervision), and an active PE license with NM licensure within one year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 8 years of Professional Engineering experience, including 5 years in supervisory roles.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Must possess a New Mexico PE license within 1 year of hire.
• Must possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License or an out-of-state license converted to NM within 1 month.
• Annual audiogram is required if assigned to Plant Groundwater.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering oversight and direct day-to-day activities of an assigned section of Water Authority plant or field operations or centralized engineering group.

Skills

Professional engineering experience

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Provide engineering oversight and direct day to day activities of an assigned section of Water Authority plant or field operations or centralized engineering group.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering plus eight (8) years of Professional Engineering experience to include five (5) years supervisory experience in a management and/or administrative capacity.

Position Requirements

• Licensed as Professional Engineer


• Must Possess a New Mexico Professional Engineering License within 1 year of hire


• Possess a Valid New Mexico Driver's License or a Valid Driver's License from another State converted to New Mexico within 1 month


• Driving Record consistent with being issued an Authority Operator Permit by Risk Management


• Annual Audiogram is required if assigned to Plant Groundwater

Salary Range

$110,427.20 - $140,025.60Annually