District Engineer

Auburn Water & Sewer Districts

District Engineer

Auburn, Maine

We are working with our client Auburn Water & Sewer Districts in seeking a District Engineer, to be based in Auburn, Maine. Under the direction of the Superintendent, this person will be responsible for serving as an in-house technical resource to design infrastructure related to the supply, treatment, distribution, collection, pumping and storage of water and sewer district projects and to act as a liaison with outside entities engaged in the design and construction of non-district related improvements including outside engineering firms, and other utilities.

Requirements of the District Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Sanitary, or Environmental Engineering, or knowledge equivalent to, with water utility specialist preferred.
• Experience in water distribution and treatment, wastewater collection, and construction and design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Class IV Water Treatment Operators License, Class III Water Distribution System Operators License, and a valid State of Maine driver’s license, or the ability to obtain these licenses within 12 months.
• Ability to effectively supervise, manage and train staff.
• Thorough working knowledge of the methods, techniques, materials, and equipment used in the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of water distribution/treatment and sewer collection systems.
• Extensive knowledge of, and ability to enforce, all State and Federal laws and regulations (including OSHA) affecting the operation of a water district and the construction and maintenance of its infrastructure.
• Ability to be available to respond to after-hours emergency calls.
• Physical strength, agility, and endurance to perform manual labor as required by the position.
• Reside a commutable distance to Auburn, Maine.

Benefits of the Job:

• Annual pay in the range of $90,000 to $137,000
• Generous PTO including vacation, personal days and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays
• Retirement plan with match
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave

Responsibilities of the District Engineer:

• Performs a variety of complex and advanced professional level engineering work involving both office and field activities.
• Designs, coordinates, and manages a variety of system improvement projects; prepares and reviews designs, drawings, and specifications for same.
• Acts as second-in-command for the organization and the liaison between management and the work crews. Assumes all duties of the Superintendent in his or her absence.
• Maintains current knowledge of all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations and ensures the District’s compliance.
• Provides operational direction and managerial oversight on a project level; provides technical assistance to water and sewer district personnel as related to district projects.
• Involve and assists with formulating district capital budget recommendations, including developing cost estimates for Board approval.
• Coordinates and plans infrastructure development and construction activities with other utilities; communicates with various organizations, including engineering firms, insurance companies, land use firms, State, and local government officials, etc. to provide and exchange engineering data related to the district.
• Responsible for project planning and budgeting, construction design, procurement of equipment and materials, permitting, assignment of staff, and hiring of contractors.
• Oversees project implementation, visits job sites, and ensures successful completion.
• Reviews and approves pre-construction engineering submissions; writes letters of availability; provides administrative and technical oversight to confirm compliance and specifications.
• Maintains detailed records of all water, sewer, and meter related activities and projects, and prepares concise and accurate reports as required.
• Communicates with the media as needed to explain projects, respond to inquiries, etc.

The Auburn Water & Sewerage Districts, established in 1887, are municipal public utilities providing potable drinking water, fire protection and sanitary wastewater collection services for the city of Auburn, Maine.

KMA Human Resources Consulting has been engaged to manage this search. NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS PLEASE

Auburn Water & Sewer Districts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.