Engineering Manager

The Lakewood Water District seeks a service-oriented, collaborative leader for its new Engineering Manager to take on the growing needs of a regional water provider that include the planned design and construction of multiple new groundwater wells and water treatment facilities. The Engineering Manager is part of the District’s six-member senior leadership team that reports directly to the District’s General Manager. The Engineering Manager is responsible for setting engineering standards for the District and the management of multiple key functions of the District including engineering and planning activities for capital projects and developer extensions throughout the District and its wholesale operations.

The Engineering Manager oversees operations in the Pumping and Water Treatment department, working closely with the Department Head and field staff, as well the construction inspection and GIS departments. The Engineering Manager also works closely with the Operations & Maintenance Manager on distribution system improvements. The successful candidate will be a skilled people manager, mentor, and leader with a demonstrated ability to invest in and bring out the best in their team.