Manager of Engineering

Manager of Engineering Columbus Water Works - 3.9 Columbus, GA Job Details Full-time $94,073.79 - $117,589.55 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering Regulatory compliance analysis Legal compliance Professional Engineer Full Job Description

S UMMA RY

: Columbus Water Works (CWW) is seeking an experienced, Georgia-licensed Professional Engineer to serve as Manager of Engineering . This position is responsible for Engineering and planning, delivery, and stewardship of Columbus Water Work's infrastructure. The role is integral to supporting the City's economic development by ensuring reliable, sustainable infrastructure that promotes business growth, attracts investment, and meets the long-term needs of the community. The Manager of Engineering provides both technical leadership to a highly skilled team of engineers and operations support staff, while overseeing capital program delivery and holding Delegated Authority with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) . This position is accountable for contract administration, construction management, and in-house design services for critical infrastructure, including water and wastewater facilities. With oversight of a c om p re h e ns i v e c a p ital a nd i n - h o us e e ng i n eeri ng p ro g ram of approximately $7 million annually, the Manager plays a key role in near- and mid-term planning, system expansion and rehabilitation, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Project responsibilities include water distribution and wastewater collection systems, treatment facilities, rehabilitation programs, utility relocations, capacity analyses, and hydraulic modeling. At CWW, engineering excellence is rooted in c olla b oratio n , tr us t, a nd a sh are d c ommitme n t to public service. This role offers the opportunity to lead within a team-oriented organization that values mentorship, professional development, and pride in serving the community.

S K I LL S AND R E QUI RE M E N TS

: Bachelor's degree in civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university Geor g ia Profe ss io n al E ng i n eer (P E ) li c e ns e re qu ire d E ng i n eeri ng e x p erie nc e , including d emo ns trate d lea d er sh i p of teams, programs, or departments is preferred Deep knowledge of civil engineering principles as applied to water a nd wa s tewater utilities Proven ability to analyze complex technical, regulatory, and operational challenges and deliver sound, practical solutions Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences Demonstrated ability to represent the organization professionally with regulators, elected officials, contractors, consultants, developers, and the public Commitment to CWW's Mi ss io n , Vi s io n , a nd Val u e s , and the ability to model leadership behaviors that foster trust, accountability, and collaboration The E ng i neer i ng Dep a rtment must m ai nt ai n a n ac t i ve P r of ess io n al E ng i neer ( o n st aff o r v ia de fi ned consulting agreement) with Delegated Authority in compliance with Georgia EPD requirements.

K E Y R E S PON S I B I L I T I E S

: Eng i n eeri ng L ea d er sh i p & R e gu latory A u t h ority Serve as the organization's engineering authority for EPD permitting, compliance, and regulatory coordination Resolve complex permit submissions and regulatory compliance matters Respond to advanced technical requests requiring professional engineering judgment and approval Ca p ital Pro g ram O v er s i gh t Provide oversight of public water and sewer infrastructure installations by the development community (approx. $5M annually) Lead and manage in-house engineering design projects (approx. $2M in annual construction value) Direct system expansions for water distribution and wastewater collection systems across multiple service areas Manage engineering aspects of contract modifications related to the Fort Benning contract S trate g i c Pla nn i ng & O p eratio n al E x c elle nc e Proactively identify current and future operational and infrastructure needs for CWW Engineering

• Serve as a key contributor to short- and medium-term engineering and capital planning
• Participate actively in monthly and annual planning processes Develop and implement process improvements, quality management practices, and engineering standards Monitor effectiveness of implemented improvements and adjust as needed Peo p le L ea d er sh i p & Or g a n izatio n al C u lt u re Lead, mentor, and develop engineering staff, with a strong focus on p rofe ss io n al growth, licensure progression, and career development Build a high-performance, customer-focused team culture grounded in respect, accountability, and collaboration Promote a positive employee experience through clear expectations, coaching, feedback, and training Foster a workplace environment where employees feel supported, valued, and connected— a tr u e CWW family - promoting professional autonomy, accountability and a high-trust leadership culture Colla b oratio n & Comm un ity Eng a g eme n t Collaborate across departments within CWW to align engineering objectives with organizational goals Build strong relationships with community leaders, consultants, contractors, vendors, developers, and customers Enhance public trust and recognition through professionalism, transparency, and responsiveness Present technical and strategic information to executive leadership and the Board of Directors as needed S afety & A dd itio n al R e sp o ns i b ilitie s • Ensure all safety policies and regulations are followed by staff and management • Perform other duties as assigned

PH YS ICA L D E MAND S

: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, balance, climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or equipment; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and be able to move objects of 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WO R K E NVI R ONM E N T

: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment, but on occasion will be required to visit job sites to view the work progress. While visiting job sites the employee will occasionally be exposed to heavy construction equipment, moving mechanical parts, fumes, loud noises or airborne particles.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

26-46

PAY GRADE:

17