Engineering Manager

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

• Bachelor’s 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 Driver’s 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