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Under policy direction from the General Manager and general direction of the Assistant General Manager, plans, organizes, controls, directs, integrates and evaluates the Engineering Services Division including directing Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), construction projects and asset management/assessment; performs a variety of highly complex and specialized professional technical activities associated with the execution of Encina short and long-term infrastructure plans for facilities and systems; provides tactical support and consultation to other departments, Encina’s management team, and the Board of Directors on a broad range of issues; ensures plants, facilities and systems designs and construction comply with applicable local, state and federal engineering standards; serves as an executive member of Encina; and performs related duties as assigned. This position is a department head level position that is included in Encina’s Executive Leadership Team.

Exercises direct and general supervision of staff and the activities of the Engineering Services Department; manages consultants providing related services to Encina.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Plans, organizes, controls, integrates, and evaluates the work of the Engineering Services Department through executive practices that reflect Encina’s vision and values; develops, implements, and monitors tactical plan objectives that support the organization’s Strategic Plan and Mission; provides day-to-day leadership to ensure a high-performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports and promotes Encina’s mission, vision, and values.
With input from the General Manager and Assistant General Manager, plans, directs and implements comprehensive strategies and programs for the engineering, design, construction management and construction inspection of Encina-operated facilities, including Encina Water Pollution Control Facility (EWPCF), Remote Facilities, Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility (CWRF) and cogeneration plant; performs feasibility studies for and provides input to Encina’s long-range operations and capital improvement programs.
Establishes the Engineering Services Department’s goals and evaluates the effectiveness of work processes, systems, and procedures; works with the General Manager, Assistant General Manager, and staff to establish Encina’s annual tactical goals, objectives, service needs, and potential solutions to issues.
Directs staff and consultants to develop and review engineering reports, designs, drawings and construction specifications and associated cost estimates; interprets specifications; directs the review and negotiations of project change orders; seals final designs, directs and conducts field and project review for facilities, and resolves design and construction conflicts.
Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates department staff; establishes and monitors performance standards and performance development targets; actively engages in succession management, to include leading the department’s workforce planning efforts and encouraging related staff development through appropriate development activities; implements personnel policies and procedures in accordance with Encina’s Human Resources Policy Manual.
Develops, executes and monitors the implementation of Encina’s Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) including project management and asset management activities; leads the preparation and update of Encina’s Capital Asset Management and the Remote Capital Asset Management plans.
With subordinate staff, develops and manages the Engineering Services operating budget and Encina’s capital improvement budgets, including preparing budget projections, staffing recommendations, initiating and/or approving purchase requests, adhering to purchasing policies and procedures, and monitoring expenditures to ensure the department's expenses remain within budget.
Plans, directs and implements engineering project activities from early project conception through planning, design, construction, startup, commissioning and transfer to operations staff; directs a broad range of project types and ensures the sound engineering basis, constructability and achievement of operational efficiency of projects.
Plans, directs and approves the work of professional engineering consultants; prepares and produces correspondence associated with engineering and technical functions, with priorities applied to capital projects.
Coordinates with regional government agencies and utilities regarding short-term and long-range infrastructure needs, normal and unusual construction projects and Encina activities.
Prepares professional services procurement contracts and related documents in support of Engineering Services Department programs including scopes of work, requests for bids (RFB), and requests for proposals (RFP); evaluates bids and proposals; chairs selection panels; negotiates contracts; ensures compliance with applicable Encina policies and procedures; monitors contract performance; reviews payment requests.
Consults with and provides technical support to other department managers and staff on engineering impact on operational, maintenance, and administrative issues; participates in developing feasibility studies, master plans and other technical studies, agenda materials/strategies, operational policies, and procedures.
Participates in regional, state, and national water, wastewater, biosolids, and other professional meetings and conferences to stay abreast of trends and technologies related to Encina’s CIP and infrastructure; analyzes proposed state and federal laws, regulations, legislation and court decisions and ensures departmental activities meet or exceed engineering standards.
Serves as the technical point of contact on engineering and CIP issues providing information and assistance to the Board of Directors and its subcommittees, General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Directors, and other interested parties.
Attends and presents at regularly scheduled Board of Directors and committee meetings.
Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education and/or experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Education Requirements

Graduation from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering or a closely related field.

Experience Requirement

Twelve years of increasingly responsible professional engineering, including five years of CIP project management experience in the design and construction of wastewater and recycled water systems.

License Requirement

All required licenses and certifications must be maintained in an active status.

Possession of a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License and the ability to maintain insurability under Encina’s vehicle insurance program or the ability to travel to other locations may be required in some assignments.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

This is primarily an office classification requiring movement between internal work areas and the ability to position oneself to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Must be able to operate a computer and standard office equipment including printers, copiers and handheld equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various Encina sites, projects, and/or meetings. Employees are regularly required to communicate with others in person, before groups, over the phone and electronically.

When in the field, the employee is regularly required to walk in operational areas to identify problems or hazards on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, and bend, and to climb and descend ladders; to perform light physical work; lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 20 pounds, and heavier weights with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret complex data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret people and situations; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks with constant interruptions; work under intensive deadlines and interact with other managers, board members, government officials, regulators, employees, and the public.

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