Director - Engineering

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct the activities of departments: Facilities Management, MRRP Engineering, and Distribution Extensions Engineering.
• Develop, execute, and manage the department’s $4.2 million operational and $70+ million capital budgets.
• Administer the company’s capital improvement program for facilities, buildings and grounds, distribution and transmission mains, booster pump stations and water storage facilities, including planning collaboration, design, construction and inspection of capital improvement projects, administration of project funding, budgets and schedules; review and approval of reports, plans and specifications; including coordination of the planning and engineering of interdepartmental capital improvement projects and external consultant selection.
• Oversee all engineering work in connection with capital improvement projects and special projects/programs for all company facilities, buildings and grounds, distribution and transmission mains, booster pump stations, and water storage facilities.
• Provide direction and support to department managers.
• Directly supervise Property Program Manager to ensure good-faith easement negotiations are conducted and that procurement procedures are followed to secure easements necessary to support execution of the capital improvement program.
• Ensure external leasing agreements involving Louisville Water properties or other assets achieve reasonable value.
• Review contracts and proposed designs for capital improvement projects and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, project specifications, and applicable codes and determine the feasibility of the proposed design.
• Meet with developers, public officials, fire districts, engineering consultants, and others regarding their water service needs.
• Communicate in open public hearings/meetings and make formal presentations to various constituency groups, including local and regional water management councils, developers, homebuilders, and fire protection districts.
• Analyze construction problems, recommend and coordinate resolutions.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of all company buildings and facilities, including but not limited to: HVAC systems, electrical/mechanical systems and equipment, fire protection systems, plumbing, elevators, roof systems, and security systems.
• Conduct regular assessments of facilities to identify needed improvements and repairs.
• Oversee the coordination of building space allocation, layout, and facility expansion.
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs.
• Comply with and keep abreast of all OSHA regulations and company safety policies; ensure all staff attend required training in hazardous communication and safety as required.
• Ensure contract services are properly completed or supervised in accordance with contractual agreements/work orders (including for building contracts, cleaning contracts, equipment contracts, etc.).
• Develop and promote a cohesive and productive work system through effective communication and consistent implementation of policies and procedures.
• Continuously identify customer needs and improve department processes to meet them effectively.
• Define and communicate performance measures and deliver operational objectives within budget while maintaining high internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Align department plans with the company strategy, partner across departments to support enterprise success, and lead continuous improvement.
• Coach, counsel, and evaluate personnel operating within the system and ensure they are fully trained, competent, and empowered.
• Engage in continuous career development.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position manages union, non-exempt, exempt, supervisor, manager, and contract vendor employees and is also responsible for the performance management of employees within the department.

Working Conditions

Generally, works a 40-hour week in an office environment and typically involves sedentary work. Occasional travel between various company locations and work sites occasionally requires being outdoors in a project environment; and occasionally requires conducting public information meetings after normal working hours. On-site field visits may entail all the hazards that are typical in construction work involving heavy equipment and excavations. Subject to occasional emergency call-out.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Ten (10) years of engineering experience
• Seven (7) years management experience with direct responsibility/accountability for the work of others, preferably in the utility industry
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (State of Kentucky)
• Valid driver’s license.