Utilities Manager - City of Mequon, WI

City of Mequon; Mequon (WI); In loco; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

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The City of Mequon is seeking an experienced Utilities Manager to oversee water and wastewater utilities, leading daily operations and long-term infrastructure needs. This leadership role includes regulatory compliance, capital improvement oversight, budgeting, and strategic utility planning.

Qualifications include a Civil Engineering degree and a Wisconsin PE license, with at least four years of relevant experience.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• Wisconsin PE license.
• At least four years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of municipal water and wastewater systems, engineering principles, regulatory requirements and infrastructure management.
• Experience with project management, budgeting and personnel management is desirable.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and safe driving record at time of hire and throughout employment.

Mansioni

• Provide leadership and management oversight of the City's water and wastewater utilities, including daily operations and long-term infrastructure needs.
• Oversee sanitary sewer capital improvement projects, including the development and quality control of engineering plans, specifications and bidding documents.
• Develop and manage the Wastewater Division's annual budget and provide oversight of the Water Division's budget and operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state, regional, and local regulatory requirements.
• Oversee utility asset management, including the use of GIS and other tools to support infrastructure planning and maintenance.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to City leadership, committees and the Common Council.
• Support staff development, training, and professional growth while collaborating with internal departments, consultants, regulatory agencies and the public.

Conoscenze

Project management

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Wisconsin Professional Engineer license

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The Opportunity

Are you an experienced engineering professional looking to combine technical expertise, project management, and leadership in a meaningful way? The City of Mequon is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Utilities Manager to oversee our water and wastewater utilities and help ensure the reliable delivery of essential services to our community.

This is an opportunity to take on an important leadership role with responsibility for critical infrastructure, capital improvement projects, regulatory compliance, budgeting and long-term utility planning.

What You'll Do

• Provide leadership and management oversight of the City's water and wastewater utilities, including daily operations and long-term infrastructure needs.
• Oversee sanitary sewer capital improvement projects, including the development and quality control of engineering plans, specifications and bidding documents.
• Develop and manage the Wastewater Division's annual budget and provide oversight of the Water Division's budget and operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state, regional, and local regulatory requirements.
• Oversee utility asset management, including the use of GIS and other tools to support infrastructure planning and maintenance.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to City leadership, committees and the Common Council.
• Support staff development, training, and professional growth while collaborating with internal departments, consultants, regulatory agencies and the public.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• Wisconsin Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• At least four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of municipal water and wastewater systems, engineering principles, regulatory requirements and infrastructure management.
• Experience with project management, budgeting and personnel management is desirable.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and safe driving record at time of hire and throughout employment.

Work Hours and Environment

This is a full-time role with regular hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position allows for good work/life balance! This team works both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.

About The City of Mequon

Nestled along the picturesque western shores of Lake Michigan, just north of Milwaukee, the City of Mequon offers the ideal balance of natural beauty, small-town charm, and convenience. The community of approximately 25,000 residents enjoys peaceful neighborhoods, a vibrant Town Center, scenic farmland and connectivity to downtown Milwaukee via Interstate 43. Known for its low crime rate, top-rated schools and outstanding quality of life, the City of Mequon organization is comprised of 110 full-time employees, along with part-time and seasonal staff, all working together to serve our growing community.