Utilities Manager

City of Cambridge; Cambridge (MD); On-site; USD 84,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cambridge is seeking a Utilities Manager to lead the Water Division within Public Works. You will supervise staff, oversee maintenance of water and wastewater systems, and develop work plans and policies.

You’ll also manage purchasing and the division budget while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering and about four years of utilities management experience, including three in a supervisory capacity, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in civil or environmental engineering or equivalent.
• 4 years utilities management with at least 3 in a supervisory role (or equivalent mix of education/experience).
• Valid driver’s license; ability to work outdoors in all conditions, nights, weekends, or during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Utilities/Water Division team.
• Maintain and repair water and wastewater systems.
• Set work plans and policies for the division.
• Handle purchasing and the division budget.
• Ensure safety and code compliance across operations.

Skills

Utilities management

Supervisory experience

Outdoors work readiness

Education

Bachelor's in civil or environmental engineering

Job description

Salary: $83,531.00 - $123,022.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026

Public Works

The City of Cambridge is hiring for a Utilities Manager to run the day-to-day work of the Water Division in Public Works. This role covers supervising the team, keeping water and wastewater systems maintained and repaired, setting work plans and policies, handling purchasing and the division budget, and making sure everything stays safe and up to code. You’ll need a bachelor’s in civil or environmental engineering (or something similar), about four years of utilities management with three of those in a supervisor role, or a mix of school and experience combined, plus a valid driver’s license. The job includes physical work outdoors in all kinds of conditions, and you may be called in nights, weekends, holidays, or during emergencies.