Water & Wastewater Engineering Manager – Public Utilities

Brownsville Public Utilities Board; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Brownsville Public Utilities Board is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineering Manager to lead the planning, design, and execution of infrastructure projects in support of reliable utility services. The role involves supervising engineers and consultants, managing budgets and schedules, and guiding technical decisions to improve system performance and capacity.

The position requires strong engineering design and regulatory knowledge, with a focus on safety, compliance, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Strong water and wastewater engineering skills including system design, hydraulics, and infrastructure planning.
• Experience with budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and environmental standards for water/wastewater utilities.
• Ability to lead and mentor engineering staff in a collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in engineering software and tools used in water/wastewater planning and design.
• Excellent communication skills with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities related to water and wastewater systems.
• Oversee planning, design, and implementation of infrastructure projects with regulatory compliance.
• Supervise engineering staff and consultants; coordinate schedules and budgets.
• Provide technical guidance on system performance, capacity, and improvements.
• Review and approve engineering plans; prepare reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams; support capital improvement planning.
• Respond to technical inquiries; support emergency response efforts; drive safety and reliability improvements.

Skills

Water/wastewater design

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Engineering software

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Job description

Brownsville Public Utilities Board is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineering Manager to lead the planning, design, and execution of infrastructure projects in support of reliable utility services. The role involves supervising engineers and consultants, managing budgets and schedules, and guiding technical decisions to improve system performance and capacity.

The position requires strong engineering design and regulatory knowledge, with a focus on safety, compliance, and collaboration with