Engineering Supervisor

Job Title

Technical Leadership for Complex Infrastructure Initiatives

Job Description

This position will be responsible for providing technical leadership and oversight for our most complex infrastructure initiatives, including supervising Water System project engineers; proving technical guidance on wastewater treatment process engineering, regulatory advocacy, complex construction issues, risk management and dispute resolution; and serving as the technical lead for the design and construction of water reclamation facility expansions.

Essential Functions

Manages, directs, and evaluates assigned staff. Develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; and acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures. Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work. Prioritizes and schedules work activities to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate. Develops, plans, and implements short- and long-term goals, objectives, and strategies for the assigned functional area to ensure efficient organization and completion of work; ensures that goals, objectives, and strategies align with legislatively mandated programs; and ensures regulatory compliance. Develops and manages capital improvement plans and programs for infrastructure projects: coordinates with department staff to understand needs for infrastructure upgrade and replacement; estimates project costs; and prioritizes projects. Oversees selection of consultants: provides guidance in development of Scope of Work for professional services agreements; reviews and approves requests for proposals (RFPs) and addendums; acts as technical advisor during evaluation of proposals to ensure compliance with County policy; and reviews agenda items recommending award. Provides technical support during design: conducts and/or reviews modeling, planning, and engineering studies in support of project analysis and design; reviews reports detailing the quantitative analysis performed and concluding recommendations; and reviews and verifies engineering calculations and analysis submitted by consultant engineers or internal engineering staff. Provides technical assistance during bid phase and construction; assists with responding to bidder questions; makes recommendations for awarding contracts; provides guidance with resolving issues that arise during construction; and guides project management staff and consultants to control costs, manage risk, avoid claims, and resolve disputes. Responsible for updating consultant/engineering agreement template and standard construction documents: revises documents, as needed, when federal, state, or local regulations or County policies change; ensures insurance requirements are up to date; submits changes to agreement and contract language to County Attorney's Office for approval; and updates technical specifications and standard details. Manages design, development, construction and/or implementation of complex, multi-year, county-wide projects and programs; establishes projects schedules; reviews reports and designs from consultants; conducts overall project evaluation; coordinates and reviews the work of contracted architects, engineers, county staff and other project service providers; works with contractors to make design modifications necessary to conform with regulatory and project requirements; and approves the designs as appropriate. Provides technical assistance for coordination between county, state, and/or regional planning and regulatory agencies. Assists in evaluating impact of new regulations and regional plans. Maintains familiarity with state and federal regulations and their impact on county projects and operations. Receives and responds to concerns, complaints, and inquiries from both internal and external customers; participates in communication and public educational efforts regarding specialty assignment area. Provides technical guidance for water reclamation facility (WRF) capital improvement projects: conducts flow projections to determine schedules for WRF expansions; coordinates with WRF Superintendents to determine needs and prioritize projects; and provides guidance to project engineers during design and construction. Assists water reclamation facility (WRF) staff with solving process issues: perform analyses of process performance, including mass balances; make recommendations for operational adjustments; and determine appropriate treatment technologies.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field required; supplemented by ten years of progressively responsible experience in water and wastewater engineering with seven years of experience in wastewater treatment design; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Professional Engineer license or be licensed in another state and obtain a Georgia Professional Engineer license within one year.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Sensory Requirements Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions; fieldwork may expose the incumbent to a variety of hazards related to construction sites. Periodic project or site visits may expose the incumbent to a variety of hazards consistent with a construction and/or treatment plant site including exposure to traffic and/or environmental conditions associated with water system utilities.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.