Utilities Engineering Manager

Position Summary

The Engineering Manager provides strategic leadership and programmatic oversight for Englewood's emerging One Water program, directing the planning, design, and execution of water, sewer, stormwater, and innovation projects. As Englewood's One Water program is still in its early stages of development, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape, guide, and champion an integrated approach to managing the City's most vital resource. By connecting water, sewer, and stormwater systems through a holistic lens, the Engineering Manager will help establish a sustainable framework that supports community resilience, environmental stewardship, and long-term infrastructure health.

This role ensures effective coordination of all engineering and construction activities with Utilities engineering and operations staff, 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 Englewood's evolving One Water program.

Additionally, the Engineering Manager mentors staff in comprehensive program management and development, project planning, and implementation strategies. This position also plays a critical role in policy development and long-term planning initiatives, collaborating with the Deputy Director – Business Solutions and Engineering to shape departmental policies and guide strategic priorities.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to :

• Deputy Director – Business Solutions and Engineering

Direct Reports :

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Manages multiple simultaneous projects, encompassing the assessment, piloting, design, implementation, and construction management of capital and maintenance projects for water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure.

Leads strategic planning and execution of water, sewer, and stormwater capital programs.

Oversees solicitation processes, evaluates proposals, selects contractors / consultants, and directs external consultants across engineering specialties.

Develops and manages the annual division budget for water, sewer, and stormwater programs.

Supervises and mentors engineering staff, fostering professional growth through coaching, training, and development.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Core Competencies

Ensures Accountability

Manages Ambiguity

Builds Effective Teams

Plans and Aligns

Financial Acumen

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education, License, Certification, and Work Experience

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Office Environment – Work is performed in a office environment, requiring sitting for extended periods of time, and occasional light lifting (up to 15 lbs.). Job requires visual and physical capabilities to work on computers and associated equipment for prolonged periods of time (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.

Benefits

The City of Englewood offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to :

Salary Range

$109,186 - $163,778 / Annual Salary

Application Deadline

Open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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