Engineering Manager

City of Pacifica; Pacifica (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Pacifica in California is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Wastewater Division at the Calera Creek Water Recycling Plant. You will oversee capital projects, coordinate with CCWRP, and supervise professional and technical staff in designing and inspecting facilities.

The ideal candidate has a civil engineering background, PE license, and at least five years in public works project management. This full-time exempt role offers a supportive team, competitive benefits, and a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Five years of design and construction management experience.
• Professional Engineer license (PE) preferred for Wastewater division.

Responsibilities

• Directs the activities of the Engineering Division and coordinates with other departments.
• Supervise, review and evaluate plans, specifications, and design work for capital projects.
• Develop long-range engineering plans and assist with division budgeting.
• Manage wastewater CIP projects and construction activities within the Wastewater Division.
• Coordinate with CCWRP, Collection System, Field Services and other city divisions.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

CAD software

Staff supervision

Public works

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Manager
Department: Public Works
Division: Wastewater (WWTP)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt, Benefitted
Salary Range: $13,210.00 - $15,497.00 monthly (FY 2026-27)

The Wastewater Treatment Plant has an opportunity in the Calera Creek Water Recycling Plant for a WWTP Engineering Manager.

DEFINITION

Under direction, to assist in the administration and supervision of the Engineering Division; to perform professional engineering work; to supervise and review the work of professional and technical staff engaged in the preparation and/or review of plans, specifications, maps, designs, estimates, and inspections of capital improvement, construction, development and maintenance projects; coordinate the work of Engineering Division with the rest of Public Works.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The is the management level of the professional engineering series. Manages professional and technical staff, and oversees engineering work in design and construction of public works.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Works under direction of the Director of Public Works. Provides general supervision to professional engineers and technical staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Directs the activities of the Engineering Division;
• Coordinate work projects requiring both engineering office and field work;
• Supervise, review and evaluate the work of professional and technical staff engaged in the preparation and/or review of plans, specifications, maps, designs, estimates, and inspections of capital improvement, construction, development and maintenance projects;
• Evaluates the need for, and developing plans and schedules for long range engineering and public works projects;
• Plans, organizes and coordinates assigned work with other City Departments and outside agencies; assist with preparation of annual division budget;
• Reviews, revises and maintains the City's General Conditions, Standard Specifications and Drawings;
• Perform administrative duties to support procurement of, and payment for, consulting and construction services.
• Coordinates the work of Engineering Division with the other divisions of Public Works.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

When assigned to the Wastewater Division may also perform the following duties:

• Manage and update progress on the Wastewater CIP.
• Develop reports, bid documents (plans and specifications),
• Construction management of sanitary sewer, pump station, and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Coordinate with CCWRP Manager and Collection System Manager to clarify and confirm engineering priorities and address engineering needs.
• Develop cooperative working relationships with CCWRP, Collection System, Field Services and other Engineering staff members and City Departments, outside agencies; consultants and contractors; and the public at large.
• Provide professional and technical assistance on CCWRP, Collection System and Pump Station projects, and provide professional and technical assistance to other Public Work Divisions and City Departments as needed.
• Manage and review products from consultants, consultant project managers, and third-party construction managers to ensure delivery of CCWRP, Collection System, and wastewater/storm water pump station projects.
• Direct, mentor, and review the Assistant/Associate Engineer – Wastewater in implementation of projects and support activities.
• Perform wastewater engineering analyses for CCWRP, Collection System, and Pump Stations, respectively.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Physical Skills: Must possess the mobility to work in a standard office setting, to inspect various City infrastructure sites, including climbing ladders and stairs, attending meetings; strength, stamina and mobility to perform heavy physical work, drive a motor vehicle and heavy construction equipment and to lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds and heavier with the use of proper equipment, as necessary and in emergency situations; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups and over the telephone.
• Working Environment: Work is performed in office or field environments. Work in field settings may involve considerable exposure to inclement weather, cold, heat, noise, outdoors, dust, dirt, vibration, chemicals, traffic, traffic hazards, confining workspace, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, and explosive hazards. The wastewater setting and outdoor assignments exposes employees to chemicals, skin irritants, fumes, solvents, and air contaminates aerosols from wastewater.

This position is primarily onsite due to its operational, facility, and project-coordination responsibilities and is not designated as a remote position. Any limited telework would be subject to operational needs and applicable City policy.

Job PDF:

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Ideal Candidate

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the planning, design and construction of buildings, streets, parks, drainage systems, sewer mains, force mains, pump stations, wastewater plant facilities, buildings, streets, parks, drainage systems, and other public works infrastructure.
• Principles of surveying; specialized software used to draft plans, project specifications and applications related to Civil Engineering.
• Principles and practices of project management.
• Specialized software used to draft plans, project specifications and applications related to Civil Engineering.
• Principles and techniques of management and supervision including planning, organizing and developing goals and objectives;
• Principles and practices of design administration including computer-aided design (CAD);
• Theories, techniques, materials and equipment used in construction and maintenance of Municipal Public Works improvements;
• Long-term and strategic planning.
• Legal issues relating to municipal construction and civil engineering.

When assigned to the Wastewater Division may also require the following knowledges:

• State and Federal regulations relating to sanitary sewer, pump station, and wastewater treatment facilities operations.
• Principles and practices of civil engineering design and construction as they pertain to sanitary sewer, pump station, and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Techniques of management and supervision including planning, organizing and developing goals and objectives.
• Principles and practices of design administration including computer-aided design (CAD).
• Theories, techniques, materials and equipment used in construction and maintenance of sanitary sewers, pump stations, and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Funding issues relating to municipal wastewater projects.

Skill/Abilities to

• Prepare or direct the preparation of engineering plans, specifications and estimates and engineering reports using general or specialized computer-based software.
• Perform difficult engineering work in design and construction of public works
• Make accurate engineering computations and drawings.
• Use a variety of drafting, surveying and other engineering apparatus Use a computer for report writing, engineering calculations;
• Perform CAD design, and data collection retrieval and analysis.
• Plan, organize, supervise and evaluate the work of professional and technical engineering personnel
• Make precise survey measurements and take and interpret field notes; conduct engineering studies.
• Design, check and review a multitude of engineering projects and necessary field activities to ensure the orderly progress, completion and quality of work within the constraints of available time and resources
• Administer or assist in the administration of contracts for construction project.
• Review and evaluate the development of projects of varying complexity and to recommend alternative solutions to various engineering problems
• Perform calculations and prepare estimate and design studies of time and material.
• Work cooperatively with the public, other City personnel and other organizations in a team oriented environment.
• Make presentation at public meetings.
• Develop cooperative working relations with all City staff, consultants, outside agencies and the public;
• Prepare correspondence and reports
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally.

Education and Training:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in design and construction management of civil engineering projects including at least three years of Public Works experience in municipal government.
  
• Training: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
  
• When assigned to the Wastewater Division requires the following experience:
  • CERTIFICATE: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
    
  • LICENSE: Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid Class C California Driver's License.

In addition to meeting the position's minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess relevant knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Wastewater treatment instrumentation and control systems.
• Biological, physical, and chemical wastewater treatment processes.
• Management of wastewater treatment system capital improvement programs.
• Cross-disciplinary coordination involving wastewater collections, operations, and maintenance.
• Management of wastewater treatment improvements within active operating facilities.
• Management of capital improvement projects through planning, design, construction, startup, and commissioning.

Candidates are not expected to have experience in every area listed above, and the City will consider each candidate’s overall combination of education, training, and experience.

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