Utilities Superintendent

National Rural Water Association; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 114,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, invites applications for the Utilities Superintendent position to oversee critical water and wastewater systems, street lighting, and related public works functions in a growing southeast Twin Cities suburb. The role reports to the Deputy Public Works Director and leads a small team in a dynamic, mission-driven department dedicated to high-quality public service.

The Utilities Superintendent will manage water treatment and distribution, sanitary sewer

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage City utilities operations including water treatment, water distribution, sanitary sewer, and street lighting.
• Serve on the department's leadership team and report to the Deputy Public Works Director.
• Oversee Utilities Division budget and staffing to ensure reliable service for residents and businesses.

Job description

Organization: City of Cottage Grove
Position Title: Utilities Superintendent
First Review: Rolling interviews.
Salary Range: $113,568 – $141,960 annually DOQ

The City of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, is seeking a Utilities Superintendent for thisgrowing community in the Southeast Twin Cities metropolitan area serving apopulation of 43,690across37 square miles. Situated close to St. Paul, the city offers convenient access to urban amenities while providing abundant parks and open spaces, attractive neighborhoods, high-quality schools, anda strong senseof community.

THEPUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

TheCottage GrovePublic Works Department operates with an all-funds budget of $24 million and a team of over 50 FTEs across fifteen service areas: administration, engineering, streets, signs, snow removal, forestry, stormwater, sewer, water, streetlights, building maintenance, sealcoating, recycling, equipment replacement, and fleet.The City’s water and sewer public utility provides water service to over 13,800 residential and commercial customers.

THE UTILITIES SUPERINTENDENT

Reporting to the Deputy Public Works Director, the Utilities Superintendent leads and manages the City’s utility operations, including water treatment, water distribution, sanitary sewer, and street lighting systems, to ensure high-quality service to the community. The Superintendent also serves as a member of the department’s leadership team. The Utilities Divisionoperateswith a 2026 budget of $6.8 million and a team of 12.5 FTEs. The Superintendent has one direct report—the Utilities Working Fore(wo)man.

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The City ofCottage Groveis an Equal Opportunity Employer.