Engineering Manager - Engineering Services

Coachella Valley Water District

Palm Desert (CA)

On-site

USD 167,000 - 234,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The Coachella Valley Water District is seeking an Engineering Manager in Engineering Services to lead the engineering division, oversee capital improvement projects, and support the Director of Engineering. This role requires strategic planning, staff supervision, and coordination across divisions including Development, Land Survey, Right of Way, and Construction Inspection.

Key responsibilities include budgeting, contract administration, and providing technical expertise in hydraulic modeling

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil, electrical, mechanical engineering or related field.
Seven (7) years of professional engineering experience, with three (3) years in an engineering program management capacity.
Possession of a valid California Driver's license and a valid California PE registration.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, oversee, and manage the staff and operations of the Engineering Division.
Develop and monitor goals, policies, and priorities for the division; optimize service delivery and procedures.
Oversee division budget, staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensure adherence to budget.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Contract administration

Project management

Hydraulic modeling

Civil engineering design

Communication

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/electrical/mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Engineering Manager - Engineering Services

SRN S40: $14,986 - $20,924 Monthly, Exempt

Bargaining Unit: ASSET

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

Division: Engineering Services

Reporting Relationship

Reports to: Director of Engineering

Supervises the following positions: Exercises direct supervision over supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support staff.

Promotional opportunity procedures will include the following:

Review of minimum qualifications Review of personnel file, including but not limited: attendance history, disciplinary history, and performance evaluations Testing/Assessments: N/A Oral Interview(s)

Definition

Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages the staff and operations of an Engineering Division which provides professional engineering services for the District’s capital improvement projects; participates in the development of policies and strategies for division operations; manages the effective use of division resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; provides complex and responsible support to the Director of Engineering in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

The Engineering Manager may manage any one or more of the following division programs:

Development Services Division - Engineering support services to oversee coordination with developers and to ensure that new development projects comply with the District’s development procedures and design criteria.
Land Survey Division - Engineering support services in the functions of land surveying, recording and updating the District’s assets in GIS, and AutoCAD services.
Right of Way Division - Engineering support services for the District’s Right-of-Way Division.
Construction Inspection Division - Engineering support services in the function of construction inspection for all of the District’s capital improvement projects and developer related facilities to ensure compliance with the District’s design and construction standards.

Essential Functions

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of an Engineering division, including the planning, design, and construction of the District’s capital improvement projects.
Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; continuously monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative, and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement.
Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of division budget; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding.
Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.
Develops and manages requests for proposals for professional and/or contracted services; prepares scope of work and any technical specifications; evaluates proposals and recommends award; negotiates contracts; administers contracts to ensure compliance with District specifications and service quality.
Provides quality control on work product including but not limited to reviewing reports, construction drawings, letters, and memorandum produced by staff and/or consultants.
Addresses project design requirements and issues as they arise; develops options and solutions to resolve design, fiscal, schedule, legal, and/or construction issues; conducts outreach as appropriate to stakeholders affected by District projects.
Reviews and provides feedback on hydraulic modeling analyses; oversees water demand studies; conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate.
Supports other District departments as appropriate; provides input on operating issues; performs semi-annual inspections of District systems and facilities; and assists with permitting compliance.
Prepares and presents staff and agenda reports and other correspondence related to assigned activities and services; presents reports to various commissions, committees, and boards.
Serves as a liaison for assigned functions with other District departments, divisions, and outside agencies.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to District needs.
Monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval.
Receives, investigates, and responds to difficult and sensitive problems and complaints in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
Directs the establishment and maintenance of working and official division files.
Observes and complies with District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols, and ensures staff do the same.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a closely related field.

Experience

Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience, three (3) of which should be in an engineering program management capacity.

Licenses and Certifications

Possession of a valid California Driver's license, to be maintained throughout employment. Possession of valid registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of California, to be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge Of

Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation, and project management.
Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
Principles and practices of leadership.
Methods and techniques of assisting in the development and implementation of Capital Improvement Programs.
Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.
Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned area of responsibility.
Principles and practices of contract administration and management.
Principles and practices of construction management, including engineering, surveying and inspection methods and materials.
Modern principles and practices of civil engineering design and construction for water, wastewater and irrigation system infrastructure and facilities.
Principles, practices, methods, and functional operation of process control systems used in water, wastewater and irrigation systems.
Techniques for effectively representing the District in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the assigned division.
Methods and techniques of preparing technical and administrative reports, and general business correspondence.
District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.

Ability To

Plan, organize, oversee, and manage the staff and operations of the Engineering Division.
Develop and implement goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
Provide administrative, management, and professional leadership for the division.
Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
Perform complex engineering work in the design, construction, and planning of the District’s capital improvement projects.
Perform complex hydraulic modeling.
Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.
Effectively represent the division and the District in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
Direct the establishment and maintenance of a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.
Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

The Coachella Valley Water District provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package ensuring employees have many options to meet their healthcare, wellness and/or retirement savings goals. Providing employees with flexibility and support for all the different stages of life. Employees may pay some portion of their benefit premium costs based on the provisions of their labor-negotiated Memorandums of Understanding (MOU's) and the level of coverage they select. Additional information regarding CVWD employee benefits is available at https://www.cvwd.org/176/Benefits.