Chief Engineer - Water Systems & Infrastructure Leader

The Water Network; Spring Valley, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 211,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Balanced work-life environment

Job summary

Otay Water District seeks a Chief of Engineering to lead the Engineering Department in planning, budgeting, design, construction management, and environmental services. You will oversee CIP programs, scheduling, and staff performance while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local permits.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree (Master's preferred) and a California license, with seven years of management in water facilities.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of management, program and/or project-level experience in design, engineering and construction management of water and wastewater facilities.
• Experience with development services projects and environmental science.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; Master's degree desirable; CA licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and manages departmental strategic planning, CIP, budgeting, and engineering focused projects.
• Oversees plan checking, surveys, and construction permit issuance.
• Manages environmental compliance programs (NPDES, CEQA, APCD, DEH, DDW).
• Develops and implements departmental goals, codes, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinates with senior leadership and other departments; oversees staffing and budgeting.
• Represents the District in negotiations with developers, contractors, and consultants.

Skills

Leadership

Asset Management

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Budgeting

Communication

Staff Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree desirable

California PE registration

Job description

Otay Water District seeks a Chief of Engineering to lead the Engineering Department in planning, budgeting, design, construction management, and environmental services. You will oversee CIP programs, scheduling, and staff performance while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local permits.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree (Master's preferred) and a California license, with seven years of management in water facilities.