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Job Description
Description
To review the complete job announcement/brochure and to apply click here.
This recruitment is being managed by J Powers Recruiting.
Become part of this prestigious utility company dedicated to delivering a wide array of City-owned and operated utility services, including electricity, natural gas, water, sanitary sewer, and commercial fiber optic services, to residents and businesses alike.
The Position
The Engineering Manager Water, Gas & Wastewater (WGW) will oversee a team of 23 with five direct reports. They will be responsible for developing budgets and monitoring expenditures, supervising staff, consultants, and contractors, and resolving complex customer service issues. They will also approve and implement water, gas, and wastewater plans and specifications, and provide guidance to operating departments on the operation and maintenance of these systems. Additionally, the Engineering Manager WGW will ensure compliance with rules, regulations, laws, codes, policies, procedures, and safety regulations. Their project management duties will include preparing Requests for Proposals, evaluating proposals, and managing contractors and consultants. They will apply a high level of technical expertise in water, gas, and wastewater utility engineering and operations, and prepare written and oral reports for management.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be technically excellent, an experienced designer, knowledgeable about construction management and inspection, and a leader that wants to coach staff and build a top-notch engineering group. Experience in all three utilities is not necessary to be considered a top candidate for this position.
They provide project management direction for major WGW projects and report to management and/or City Council. They advise operating departments on safe operating and maintenance procedures for water, gas, and wastewater systems. They prepare the Capital Budget and long-range plans for these systems to meet future demands based on the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Additionally, they develop, implement, and monitor uniform policies, procedures, and reporting measurements for design and construction projects.
To view the full job description, click here.
The salary range for this position is $202,134.40 - $269,505.60 annually.
Fantastic benefits package! Click here to learn more.
Supplemental Information
Application and Selection Process:
JPR will be reviewing applications on May 26. Early submissions are strongly encouraged. Interviews may commence once posting requirements are met and a qualified applicant pool has been established.
To be considered for this opportunity, please apply through J Powers website, click here.
For additional information please contact:
Jenna Flanagan
(916) 304-6663
jenna@jpowersinc.com
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
For more details visit our Careers Page, by clicking HERE.
Learn more about our Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) between the City and its bargaining units, by clicking HERE.
Closing Date/Time: 5/26/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Palo Alto
Show morePalo Alto is located about 35 miles south of San Francisco; and 14 miles north of San Jose. Palo Alto, known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley” and global center of technology and innovation, is the corporate headquarters for many world-class companies and research facilities such as VMWare, Hewlett-Packard, IDEO, Tesla, and Skype. Home to Stanford University and a top-ranked public school system, Palo Alto also features beautiful and historic residential neighborhoods, vibrant shopping and retail districts.
Palo Alto has a highly educated and culturally sophisticated citizenry that is actively engaged in making a difference both locally and globally. Unique among city organizations, Palo Alto operates a full-array of services including its own gas, electric, water, sewer, refuse and storm drainage provided at very competitive rates for its customers.
The birthplace of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, is a community of approximately 68,000 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs. Located on the mid-Peninsula between San Francisco and San Jose, Palo Alto is recognized worldwide as a leader in cutting-edge technology, medicine, and green innovation. Many world-class businesses maintained or started offices here, including Amazon, Tesla, Hewlett Packard, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Rivian, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, SAP Ariba, Houzz, Varian Medical Systems, and VMware. Numerous start-ups are also at home in Palo Alto, arguably making it the startup capital of the world.
Stanford University is foundational to the history and prestige of Palo Alto, reflected in the community’s dedication to life-long learning. Stanford’s cultural and educational offerings are integral to the vibrancy and charm of Palo Alto, while the City’s exceptional K-12 school district ranks among the top public school systems in the country. With more than 50% of adult residents holding a graduate degree or higher, Palo Alto is frequently listed as one of the most educated cities in the nation.
Home to picturesque tree-lined streets, bike lanes, and historic buildings that reflect its California heritage, Palo Alto boasts a genuine sense of community and an active citizenry with strong environmental values. Beautiful neighborhoods are complemented by vibrant commercial corridors and a bustling economy with premium shopping and dining options. Excellent health care facilities, performing arts, and diverse recreational opportunities are just some of this incredibly desirable community’s cherished amenities.
Join an Award Winning Team
Palo Alto is an award-winning City recognized nationwide as innovative and well-managed. Palo Alto is one of a small number of California cities with a AAA bond rating. Recently, Palo Alto became one of the most livable cities in the U.S. by Livability.com. It's the only city to receive the Platinum Beacon Award in sustainability best practices by California’s Institute for Local Government.
We offer a variety of career paths that relate to building and improving communities. The City has fourteen departments employing 1,000 full-time staff. Police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, and building inspectors keep us safe. Engineers and public works staff build and re-build the physical infrastructure. City planners help envision and shape future community growth. Recreation, arts and library professionals enhance community life. Utilities provides electric, gas, water, sewer and other services. Internal services departments help manage, staff, and protect the City.
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