Utilities Engineering Manager chez City of Englewood

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

• Engineer I-IV
• Engineering Supervisors
• Others assigned as dictated by Deputy Director – Business Solutions and Engineering

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Project and Program Management and Oversight 
  • Manages multiple simultaneous projects, encompassing the assessment, piloting, design, implementation, and construction management of capital and maintenance projects for water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure.
  • Develops and manages a multi-year capital improvement plan, ensuring prioritization of critical projects.
  • Oversees coordination with the Mile High Flood District and other regional partners on stormwater projects, agreements, and planning efforts.
  • Ensures project alignment with operational goals, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Strategic Planning and Reporting
  • Leads strategic planning and execution of water, sewer, and stormwater capital programs.
  • Provides programmatic updates and progress reports to key stakeholders, including Englewood City Council, Water and Sewer Board, and Utilities Leadership.
  • Recommends and implements policies, ordinances, and master planning updates in coordination with city leadership.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Oversees solicitation processes, evaluates proposals, selects contractors/consultants, and directs external consultants across engineering specialties.
  • Partners and collaborates with consultants, contractors, vendors, universities, other utilities, and regional partners.
  • Manages intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) related to capital and maintenance work.
• Resource and Budget Management
  • Develops and manages the annual division budget for water, sewer, and stormwater programs.
  • Makes resource allocation decisions based on life-cycle costs and budget constraints.
  • Provides cost estimates for cross-divisional projects and infrastructure improvements
• Team Leadership and Development
  • Supervises and mentors engineering staff, fostering professional growth through coaching, training, and development.
  • Promotes cross-divisional collaboration, teamwork, and coordination between water, sewer, and stormwater programs.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned and required.

 *The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive. They may be modified with additions, deletions, or changes as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned and required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Ensures Accountability

• Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Follows through on commitments and makes sure others do the same.
• Acts with a clear sense of ownership.
• Takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures.
• Establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results.
• Designs feedback loops into work.

Manages Ambiguity

• Operates effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.
• Deals comfortably with the uncertainty of change.
• Effectively handles risk.
• Can decide and act without the total picture.
• Remains calm and productive, even when things are unsettled.
• Deals constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes.

Builds Effective Teams

• Builds strong-identity teams that apply diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Forms teams with appropriate and diverse mix of styles, perspectives, and experience.
• Establishes common objectives and a shared mindset.
• Creates a feeling of belonging and strong team morale.
• Shares wins and rewards team efforts.
• Fosters open dialogue and collaboration among the team.

Plans and Aligns

• Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Sets objectives to align with broader organizational goals.
• Breaks down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions.
• Stages activities with relevant milestones and schedules.
• Anticipates and adjusts effective contingency plans.

Financial Acumen

• Interprets and applies understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
• Understands the meaning and implications of key financial indicators.
• Uses financial analysis to generate, evaluate, and act on strategic options and opportunities.
• Integrates quantitative and qualitative information to draw accurate conclusions.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, License, Certification, and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related engineering field.
• Minimum eight (8) to 15 years of experience in water, sewer, or stormwater engineering.
• Minimum four (4) years’ experience supervising project technical staff.
• State of Colorado Professional Engineer license required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and a clear or acceptable MVR.

*An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant job experience may be substituted.

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:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off 
• Paid Sick Leave 
• 12 Paid Holidays 

SALARY RANGE

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Open until filled.