Manager Engineering in Water Services

City of Peoria; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Peoria, AZ is seeking a senior civil engineer to lead the Water Services division, overseeing engineering, operational technology and water resources staff to deliver the CIP and IWUMP projects. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's in civil engineering, 7+ years in civil engineering with 5+ years in supervision, and a Registered Professional Civil Engineer license in Arizona.

ADEQ Operator Certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or related field.
• Minimum of seven years increasingly responsible professional experience in civil engineering and five years of supervisory experience.
• Registered Professional Civil Engineer in Arizona upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of engineering, operational technology and water resources staff.
• Oversees preparation and delivery of the Water Services CIP.
• Oversees development of IWUMP and reviews proposed community master plans.
• Manages infrastructure planning with City and private development to coordinate with IWUMP and Engineering Standards.
• Acts as Water Services liaison for private development and monitors development reviews.
• Provides technical, operational, and process support to Water Services divisions.
• Oversees Water Resources team to ensure adequate future water supply.
• Collaborates with IT on technology advances supporting department activities.

Skills

Water systems

SCADA

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Job description

Application Deadline: October 18, 2026 Salary Range: Min $115,354.53 - Mid $143,039.78 - Max $170,725.03 To view all salary ranges for the City of Peoria, please click here. Department: Water Services

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of seven years increasingly responsible professional experience in civil engineering and five years of supervisory experience. Requires broad knowledge of complex systems and procedures.
• Licenses and Certifications: Registered Professional Civil Engineer in Arizona upon hire.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in a municipal or government setting.
• ADEQ Operator Certification.

Responsibilities:

• This position performs work of considerable difficulty in planning, organizing, and directing the activities of engineering, operational technology and water resources staff.
• Oversees preparation and project delivery of the Water Services Department Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
• Oversees the development of the City’s Integrated Water Utilities Master Plan (IWUMP) and reviews proposed new and updated community master plans.
• Manages the planning of infrastructure improvements designed and constructed by the City and by private development to ensure proper coordination with the IWUMP and the City’s Engineering Standards.
• Acts as the main Water Services liaison for private development, including assigning staff to monitor and participate in the City’s development review processes.
• Provides technical, operational, and process support to the various operations divisions of the Water Services Department.
• Has oversight over the City’s Water Resources team to ensure an adequate water supply for the City’s future.
• Works with the City’s IT Department on keeping up with technology advances that support department activities and oversees the Water Services data management activities.
• This position also serves to manage and provide direction to the Water Resources, Operational Technology/SCADA and Engineering staff.
• This position serves to manage and provide direction to Water Resources staff and Engineering staff.
• The position also serves as a technical resource to Plant and Field staff.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Strong understanding of water and wastewater systems, including treatment and SCADA.
• Supervisory background of engineering professionals.
• Experience in the planning of water and wastewater systems.
• Experience working with development.

Why Peoria? Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees: Click here to view benefits offered.

About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

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Our mission is to foster a culture of productivity, improvement, and excellent service.

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