Engineering Manager

Description

The Engineering Manager provides strategic leadership and programmatic oversight for the Engineering Team, directing the planning, design, and execution of infrastructure, treatment, and innovation projects. This role ensures effective coordination of all engineering and construction activities with plant staff and operations, aligning project outcomes with organizational goals. The Engineering Manager oversees resource management, including staffing, budget planning, and resource allocation, and drives the development and implementation of key SPR programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages multiple simultaneous projects, encompassing the assessment, piloting, design, implementation, and construction management of capital and maintenance projects for treatment plant infrastructure. This role includes overseeing pilot programs and research initiatives, coordinating closely with internal teams and external consultants/contractors to ensure project alignment with operational goals and industry standards.
• Strategic planning and execution, assembles teams, and provides progress reports to key stakeholders, including the Supervisory Committee and SPR Leadership.
• Solicits, evaluates, and selects contractors/consultants to ensure quality project outcomes. Partners and collaborates with industry stakeholders including but not limited to consultants, contractors, vendors, universities, and other utilities.
• Develops and manages the annual division budget, making resource allocation decisions based on life-cycle costs and budget constraints, and providing cost estimates for cross-divisional projects.
• Supervises and mentors engineering supervisors and engineering staff, fostering professional growth through coaching, training, and development, while promoting cross-divisional collaboration and teamwork.

Core Competencies

• Aligns and demonstrates SPR’s organizational vision, mission, and values.
• Follows the SPR Safe Program – policies, required trainings, and overall engagement.
• Upholds fiscal responsibility through SPR’s Procurement Policy and procedures.
• Continuously improves the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered.
• Values diversity; demonstrates an awareness of differences; demonstrates sensitivity and adapts behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, chemical, or environmental engineering. Master’s degree in engineering, business administration, or public administration preferred.
• Twelve (12) years minimum engineering experience. Four (4) years minimum experience supervising technical staff.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License. Formal leadership and business administration training preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PGMP) preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles, practices, methods and standards. Advanced knowledge of wastewater treatment. Expert project management skills. Computer skills required to work with Microsoft Office, Adobe, Bluebeam Revu, artificial intelligence tools, and hydraulic modeling software.
• Ability to conduct field work including, piloting, sampling, construction inspection, and other duties as assigned. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external project stakeholders and colleagues, support meeting participation, and prepare emails, presentations, and technical memoranda.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and a clear or acceptable MVR.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Office Work - Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment, requiring sitting for extended periods, and occasional light lifting (up to 15 lbs.). Work requires visual and physical capabilities to work on computers and associated equipment for prolonged periods (4-6 hours daily).
• Field Work - Work may be performed on construction sites where there may be exposure to dust, noise, traffic, and moving construction equipment. Work may be performed at wastewater treatment facility where noise, irritants, dust, dirt bacteria, hazardous chemicals/air materials and fumes are present.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Retail Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays

Application Deadline

Open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities