Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering

New Haven, CT, USA Req #203

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Our purpose is to make life better for people by delivering water for life. Our mission is to provide customer with high-quality water and services at a reasonable cost while promoting the preservation of watershed lands and aquifers. Our vision is to be an innovative water utility that sustains life, strengthens our communities and protects natural resources for future generations. Our STARS values are Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Safety.

The Director of Engineering will lead our engineering department, focusing on developing a top-tier asset management program and ensuring outstanding project delivery across all facets of the organization. This role is pivotal in making strategic decisions that significantly impact our capital and maintenance activities. The ideal candidate will foster an environment of excellence, collaboration, and safety, while providing visionary leadership to achieve departmental and organizational goals.

Essential Functions

• Spearhead the development of a centralized asset management program, employing best practices for capital efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Offer strong, consistent leadership, embodying the company's STARS values (service, teamwork, accountability, respect, and safety) and promoting a culture of teamwork and safety.
• Ensure exceptional project management across the organization, developing a comprehensive project management manual.
• Manage departmental performance, setting work goals, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Champion asset management best practices, including the implementation of leading asset management software and the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Oversee water supply planning, dam safety programs, and efforts to reduce non-revenue water.
• Coordinate with technical consultants, contribute to rate cases, bond financing, and ensure annual capital expenditure goals are met.
• Play a significant role in strategic planning, budget management, and inter-departmental coordination to support company-wide objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, mechanical, chemical engineering or a related field.
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer.

• At least 10 years of experience in the water/wastewater industry, with a track record of professional growth in project and personnel management, department management, and asset management.
• Must have strong foundation in project management, regulatory compliance, environmental policies, and financial management.

Experience/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership skills, including vision-setting, motivating teams, and fostering professional growth.
• Strong communication skills for effective team guidance, board presentations, and inter-agency reporting.
• Excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making abilities.
• Proven capability to manage multiple priorities and tasks, enhancing internal and external customer service.

This role is designed for a visionary leader who is passionate about making a significant impact while advancing our mission and strategic objectives.

South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (SCCRWA) will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability including, but not limited to, blindness, (unless such disability, even with reasonable accommodation, prevents the applicant from being able to perform the work involved), or in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or of the State of Connecticut. Further SCCRWA will not retaliate against or condone retaliation against any person or group of persons who oppose actions, treatment or conduct that they believe to be discriminatory.

• New Haven, CT, USA