Director of Engineering

Santa Margarita Water District; Rancho Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 211,159 - 291,084; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive benefits package

Job summary

A governmental water utility is seeking a Director of Engineering in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. This role involves leading the Engineering Department, coordinating complex capital projects, and ensuring efficient project delivery. The ideal candidate should have expertise in water and wastewater engineering, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to community service. An attractive salary range between $211,159 and $291,084 is offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong background in water and wastewater engineering.
• Experience leading complex programs.
• Commitment to high quality service to the community.

Responsibilities

• Oversee coordination of capital design and delivery.
• Manage departmental staff and budget.
• Engage with the Board of Directors regularly.

Skills

Water resources stewardship

Project delivery

Construction management

Collaboration with executive leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Annual Salary: The expected hiring range is $211,159 – $291,084 DOE/DOQ (pending final Board approval).

The Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD) is seeking a strategic and collaborative Director of Engineering to lead the District’s Engineering Department at a time of significant infrastructure activity and long-term capital investment. This role is responsible for leading the coordination of capital design and delivery, construction management, and development services for one of the region’s most complex and dynamic water districts. Working closely with the departments of Operations and Planning & Water Resources, the Director of Engineering will support consistent project delivery and long-term infrastructure needs for the District’s drinking water, wastewater, and recycled water systems. They will oversee departmental staff, develop department operating and capital budgets, collaborate closely with executive leadership, and engage regularly with SMWD’s Board of Directors. The ideal candidate has a strong background in water and wastewater engineering, experience leading complex programs, a passion for water resources stewardship, and a commitment to high quality service to the community. Advance infrastructure that strengthens communities and sustains them for the future; apply today!

View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/a1a8e5c8-ee62-43fc-a9cc-9fa6a4d88ecd

SALARY & BENEFITS: The expected hiring range is $211,159 – $291,084 DOE/DOQ (pending final Board approval), PLUS an attractive benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY: For first consideration, apply by March 18at: https://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/1283267-300215.html

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SAVE THE DATES

Round one virtual interviews will take place on April 7. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on April 17. Selected candidates must be available for both dates.

QUESTIONS?

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