Senior Utility Operations Manager Waggoner Engineering, Inc. - 3.8 Bossier City, LA Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $100,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Referral program Qualifications Water utility distribution Customer communication Team leadership Laboratory experience Facilities maintenance regulatory compliance Environmental compliance Data reporting Water treatment operator team supervision CMMS Water treatment regulatory compliance High school diploma or GED Team development Driver's License Supervising experience Data interpretation Leading team collaboration initiatives Managing energy or utilities teams Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) Research regulatory compliance Environmental regulatory compliance Productivity software Business operations Legal compliance Technical Proficiency Organizational budget management Capital budget management Staff development Full Job Description Description Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Utility Operations Manager to join our team in Bossier City, LA . This role supports our continued growth and offers the opportunity to work on (or support) meaningful projects alongside a collaborative, experienced team. You'll have the chance to build your career while contributing to impactful solutions across the communities we serve. The Senior Utility Operations Manager provides technical and operational leadership in support of municipal water treatment, production, and distribution operations and related projects. This position is responsible for supporting safe, efficient, reliable, and compliant operations while providing technical guidance to staff, monitoring project activities, maintaining client communication, and assisting with project delivery and quality control. The role applies extensive water operations experience and sound technical judgment to support regulatory compliance, system performance, equipment reliability, and operational decision-making. The Senior Operations Manager also supports the development of team members and works closely with operational and project leadership to ensure high-quality service to the City of Bossier City and other stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Maintain and document communication with clients throughout the development and completion of a project. Monitor progress of team members and advise team members of schedules and deadlines. Review schedules and budgets relative to project progress and completion. Conduct project status review checking accuracy of work completed and monitors timeliness of project completion. Attend meetings on project management and maintain project file. Assist Project Managers with any administrative duties concerning completion of assigned project. Assists Project Manager in preparation of engineering studies and reports. Assists Project Manager in assuring quality control procedures are performed. Provide technical guidance and training to members of the project team. Provide project design using sound engineering principles, engineering software, and AutoCAD. Assist in preparation of contract documents, technical specifications, and project drawings. Performs necessary code research. Responsible for the accuracy of each segment of the work and the final check of the work. Responsible for adherence to all applicable codes. What you'll need High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Water Resources, or related field preferred. Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible water treatment experience. Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience in a water treatment facility. Experience managing regulatory compliance, operations staff, and maintenance programs. Municipal water treatment experience preferred. Membrane filtration experience preferred, but not required. Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Class IV Water Operator certifications in Water Treatment, Water Production, and Water Distribution required, or ability to obtain them within a specified timeframe. Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record. OSHA and safety-related certifications preferred. Thorough knowledge of water treatment processes, equipment, laboratory testing, and process control. Strong understanding of LDH drinking water regulations, monitoring, and reporting requirements. Ability to interpret operational data and make sound process-control decisions. Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills. Experience with budgeting, capital planning, and asset management. Ability to respond to emergencies and serve in an on-call capacity when required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SCADA systems, CMMS software, and operational reporting tools. #LI-SG1 Why Join Our Team We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with! Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

Base Salary:

Competitive, commensurate with experience

Signing Bonus:

You will receive a one-time signing bonus of $5,000 , payable within 30 days of your start date.

Clawback Provision:

If you voluntarily resign or are terminated for cause within 12 months of your start date, you agree to repay the signing bonus in full. WEI Incentive Program Healthy Workplace Program Employee Referral Bonus Competitive Health Benefits Career Development and Training Flexible/Hybrid Schedule Community Service Opportunities Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Pay Transparency The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. About Waggoner Waggoner is a multidisciplinary infrastructure and advisory firm focused on transforming communities and advancing the systems that support them. Our teams bring together engineering, science, business, environmental expertise, digital innovation, program delivery, and strategic insight to solve complex challenges facing communities, industries, and governments. We believe infrastructure is more than projects - it is the foundation of resilient communities, economic opportunity, and a stronger future. By integrating technical excellence with environmental stewardship, data-driven insights, and collaborative problem solving, Waggoner helps our clients realize what's possible and delivers solutions that create lasting impact for the people and places we serve. Our culture is built on integrity, accountability, collaboration, and excellence. We empower talented professionals to lead, innovate, and work across disciplines to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and communities. Our Vision To be the trusted partner organizations turn to for integrated solutions that strengthen communities, advance infrastructure, and solve complex challenges. Our Mission Transforming communities. To improve the quality of life for our clients, communities, and employees by delivering innovative, resilient, and sustainable solutions that make a lasting difference.