Are you an experienced water or wastewater engineer ready to lead meaningful infrastructure projects while maintaining a healthy work-life balance Join a stable mission-driven organization where your expertise directly supports essential public utilities your travel is minimal and your long-term future is supported through a strong pension plan.
The Engineering Manager oversees daily engineering department operations including development review system design evaluation and staff supervision. This role coordinates engineering activities resolves complex technical challenges and ensures compliance with regulatory standards and organizational requirements. The position requires strong leadership technical expertise and the ability to manage multiple infrastructure projects simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Department Oversight
Plan organize and direct engineering department activities and staff
Develop and monitor work plans aligned with departmental goals and performance standards
Hire train coach and evaluate engineering personnel
Assign projects review work and resolve staff and technical issues
Engineering & Technical Review
Oversee technical review of water distribution and wastewater collection system designs
Evaluate development submittals for accuracy compliance and constructability
Analyze and resolve design hydraulic pressure water quality and system performance issues
Review studies reports and plans prepared internally and by external consultants
Project & Infrastructure Management
Identify rehabilitation and replacement projects through system data analysis
Prepare cost estimates for infrastructure project
Track project budgets schedules and performance metrics
Maintain engineering databases and records integrated with GIS systems
Field & System Analysis
Participate in field investigations related to pressure flow and system performance
Conduct fire flow testing and hydraulic analysis
Evaluate system capacity for new developments and system extensions
Stakeholder Coordination
Represent the organization in meetings with developers contractors engineers and agencies
Communicate policies design standards and requirements
Coordinate project approvals and permitting communications
Compliance & Safety
Ensure compliance with engineering standards regulations and organizational requirements
Develop and maintain Emergency Action Plans and safety procedures
Conduct drills and training to ensure readiness and risk mitigation
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering or closely related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering
At least 3 years of project planning or project management experience
Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience
Valid Georgia Drivers License
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Georgia
Level 2 Sediment & Erosion Control Certification
Confined Space and Competent Person certifications
Technical Skills
Knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection systems
Experience reviewing engineering plans and specifications
Familiarity with hydraulic modeling and system analysis
Proficiency in Microsoft Office SQL Server and CAD software
Core Competencies
Strong leadership and team management skills
Analytical problem-solving ability
Clear technical communication and presentation skills
Sound engineering judgment
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This role involves a combination of office and occasional field work. Duties may include site visits equipment inspection and moderate physical activity such as walking climbing or lifting up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally.
Benefits
Generous Benefits Plan
Required Skills:
Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree in Engineering or closely related field Minimum 5 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering At least 3 years of project planning or project management experience Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience Valid Georgia Drivers License Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer (PE) license in Georgia Level 2 Sediment & Erosion Control Certification Confined Space and Competent Person certifications Technical Skills Knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection systems Experience reviewing engineering plans and specifications Familiarity with hydraulic modeling and system analysis Proficiency in Microsoft Office SQL Server and CAD software Core Competencies Strong leadership and team management skills Analytical problem-solving ability Clear technical communication and presentation skills Sound engineering judgment Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities Work Environment & Physical Requirements This role involves a combination of office and occasional field work. Duties may include site visits equipment inspection and moderate physical activity such as walking climbing or lifting up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally.
Required Education:
Degree in engineering or a closely related field
Are you an experienced water or wastewater engineer ready to lead meaningful infrastructure projects while maintaining a healthy work-life balance Join a stable mission-driven organization where your expertise directly supports essential public utilities your travel is minimal and your long-term fut...
Are you an experienced water or wastewater engineer ready to lead meaningful infrastructure projects while maintaining a healthy work-life balance Join a stable mission-driven organization where your expertise directly supports essential public utilities your travel is minimal and your long-term future is supported through a strong pension plan.
The Engineering Manager oversees daily engineering department operations including development review system design evaluation and staff supervision. This role coordinates engineering activities resolves complex technical challenges and ensures compliance with regulatory standards and organizational requirements. The position requires strong leadership technical expertise and the ability to manage multiple infrastructure projects simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Department Oversight
Plan organize and direct engineering department activities and staff
Develop and monitor work plans aligned with departmental goals and performance standards
Hire train coach and evaluate engineering personnel
Assign projects review work and resolve staff and technical issues
Engineering & Technical Review
Oversee technical review of water distribution and wastewater collection system designs
Evaluate development submittals for accuracy compliance and constructability
Analyze and resolve design hydraulic pressure water quality and system performance issues
Review studies reports and plans prepared internally and by external consultants
Project & Infrastructure Management
Identify rehabilitation and replacement projects through system data analysis
Prepare cost estimates for infrastructure project
Track project budgets schedules and performance metrics
Maintain engineering databases and records integrated with GIS systems
Field & System Analysis
Participate in field investigations related to pressure flow and system performance
Conduct fire flow testing and hydraulic analysis
Evaluate system capacity for new developments and system extensions
Stakeholder Coordination
Represent the organization in meetings with developers contractors engineers and agencies
Communicate policies design standards and requirements
Coordinate project approvals and permitting communications
Compliance & Safety
Ensure compliance with engineering standards regulations and organizational requirements
Develop and maintain Emergency Action Plans and safety procedures
Conduct drills and training to ensure readiness and risk mitigation
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering or closely related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering
At least 3 years of project planning or project management experience
Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience
Valid Georgia Drivers License
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Georgia
Level 2 Sediment & Erosion Control Certification
Confined Space and Competent Person certifications
Technical Skills
Knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection systems
Experience reviewing engineering plans and specifications
Familiarity with hydraulic modeling and system analysis
Proficiency in Microsoft Office SQL Server and CAD software
Core Competencies
Strong leadership and team management skills
Analytical problem-solving ability
Clear technical communication and presentation skills
Sound engineering judgment
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This role involves a combination of office and occasional field work. Duties may include site visits equipment inspection and moderate physical activity such as walking climbing or lifting up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally.
Benefits
Generous Benefits Plan
Required Skills:
Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree in Engineering or closely related field Minimum 5 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering At least 3 years of project planning or project management experience Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience Valid Georgia Drivers License Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer (PE) license in Georgia Level 2 Sediment & Erosion Control Certification Confined Space and Competent Person certifications Technical Skills Knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection systems Experience reviewing engineering plans and specifications Familiarity with hydraulic modeling and system analysis Proficiency in Microsoft Office SQL Server and CAD software Core Competencies Strong leadership and team management skills Analytical problem-solving ability Clear technical communication and presentation skills Sound engineering judgment Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities Work Environment & Physical Requirements This role involves a combination of office and occasional field work. Duties may include site visits equipment inspection and moderate physical activity such as walking climbing or lifting up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally.
Required Education:
Degree in engineering or a closely related field
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