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Water Engineering Manager

Glendale, CA 91206

Posted: 01/31/2025 Employment Type: Part Time Category: Water/Wastewater Job Number: PPI003316 Pay Rate: $90 - $110 per hour

Job Description

The Water Engineering Manager selected for this opportunity will gain key public sector experience in water department management that can effectively position you to pursue and obtain key, sought-after public sector jobs. We are looking for an experience Engineer that has 15+ years of experience in, including engineering management, to work hybrid (on-site and remote) and part-time (approximately 20 hours per week) in the Glendale area. The pay rate is not applicable to public sector retirees. 

As a Water Engineering Manager, your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Ensure Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.
  • Direct and oversee the Water Engineering Section and its two primary subdivisions: Project Delivery and Operations Engineering.
  • Ensure that the planning, design, and operation of water facilities are performed in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations.
  • Administer the Capital Improvement Program including engagement with customers and developers in the installation and relocation of water services.
  • Provide technical support to the Water Distribution Maintenance Section. Ensure that GWP capital and developer projects are completed on a timely basis and in the most cost-effective manner.
  • Oversee the preparation of cost estimates, designs, drawings, specifications, and operating procedures for the installation of water mains, services, fire hydrants and other distribution system equipment.
  • Provide construction management for projects directly and using contracted support, as needed, including physical inspections of construction in progress, approving progress payments, and managing change orders.
  • Ensure Water Division maps and records are accurately maintained and updated in a timely manner.
  • Oversee the project planning function that drives the Capital Improvement Program and the operational strategy function that provides high level analysis and support to the Water Operations Section and Water Quality Section.
  • Provide support to the Water Operations Section on the asset management program including preventive maintenance planning, and asset and maintenance activity documentation and analysis.

Job Requirements

As a Water Engineering Manager, you will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or a related field
  • Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in the water industry, including experience working in a responsible supervisory capacity in the public sector
  • Preferred: Licensed California Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship in the U.S.)
  • Valid CA Driver’s License and proof of insurance

Additional Information

Project Partners provides professional benefits to its employees that meet the eligibility requirements. 

  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) and Profit-sharing programs

More About Project Partners Inc.: Project Partners Inc. is a Civil, Mechanical, & Electrical engineering consulting and staff augmentation firm that was founded in 1996. We exclusively serve Southern California cities, county agencies and special districts within Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura counties. Project Partners provides staff and services in the following engineering disciplines: Water / Wastewater, Public Works, Transportation, Solid Waste, Stormwater Management, and Construction Management. Our current staff have a broad range of expertise in Municipal Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Inspection, Contract Administration, Development Plan Review, Engineering Design, GIS, Operations and Maintenance, Planning, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, and Water Quality. https://www.projectpartners.com/

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