Sr. Plant Engineer - Supervisory

SPA INTERNAL POSITION POSTING DATES POSTED: 12/29-01/23/2026 Job Title

Sr. Plant Engineer - Supervisory

Salary Range

$115,102 - $172,653

Division:

Plant Engineering

Grade:

SPA - 7S

Schedule:

Full-Time

Shift:

M-F; 1st Shift

Reports To

Director, Plant Engineering

Job Code:

10226

Position Summary

Under general supervision, the Senior Plant Engineer is responsible for assigning, monitoring, scheduling, and administering water and gas distribution system contract activities, as well as supervising a team of Senior Engineering Technicians and Plant Engineers. This includes all aspects of project management from inception to completion to include, but not limited to, budgeting, design, preparation of contract documents, specifications, bidding process, and oversight of all phases of construction for all sizes of projects of both individual projects and those of subordinates either in-house or with a consultant. Additionally, the Senior Plant Engineer performs design activities necessary to add to, maintain or upgrade District plant facilities.

Education

- Required - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program, preferably in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.

Minimum Requirements

- Required - Minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering related field.

- Preferred - Previous supervisory experience.

- Preferred - Strong knowledge of, or direct experience with, the District’s gas and water systems and associated plant operations.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing

- Required - Have and maintain a valid driver’s license Upon Hire and

- Required - Professional Engineer (PE) License Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Nebraska within 1 Year

- Required - Employee(s) in this position are covered under the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol testing provisions. This includes post-offer, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, follow-up, and return to duty testing. Upon Hire

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

- Proficiency with personal computers, tablets, and/or other electronic devices to include, but not limited to, familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word), Databases, GIS, MicroStation CAD, and enterprise-wide software (e.g., SAP). (Intermediate proficiency)

- Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required.

- Ability to manage multiple and highly varied projects simultaneously.

- Ability to manage the activities of multiple personnel in conjunction with a number of highly varied projects and tasks, concurrently, simultaneously, and independently.

- Proficiency to develop, read and understand construction drawings. (Intermediate proficiency)

- Exhibit a high level of attention to detail, organizational and time management skills, while working in a fast-paced environment with critical deadlines.

- Efficient written and verbal communication skills, in English, to assist internal and external customers, co-workers, vendors, public/private entities, other governmental organizations, and management professionally, regardless of provocation.

- Availability to be on call/after hours for projects and subordinates as required.

- Understand and comply with all pertinent District policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

- Provide day-to-day supervision of the Senior Engineering Technicians and Plant Engineers.

- Administer and ensure competent design of water and gas facilities, specifications for the associated materials and equipment.

- Coordinate with Engineering Design and other District divisions for water, gas, joint contracts, and any other necessary specialized projects as needed.

- Prepare, administer, train, and direct others in the administration of water distribution system, gas distribution system, and various other contracts, specifications, and consulted projects. This includes working with the District’s crossbore investigation, water service reconnection, lead service line replacement, and valve audit programs.

- Schedule contract work and assure completion by established deadlines.

- Develop cost estimates and analyze bids.

- Train and direct others in developing standards, procedures, projects, and estimates involving District facilities.

- Evaluate and specify materials and equipment to be used at District facilities and assist Engineering Design and others in the evaluation of materials specified and designed for the water and gas distribution systems.

- Provide project management duties, to include, but not limited to, the preparation of change orders and pay estimates; compliance with funding and permitting regulations as required; and final closeout documentation for all sizes of projects for both individual projects and those of subordinates.

- Administer operator qualification compliance for District personnel and monitor operator qualification of contracted personnel.

- Effectively resolve customer issues as needed.

- Fill-in for the Director, Plant Engineering in times of absence and assist as needed.

- Assist with the development of Engineers on the Plant Engineering staff and coordinate monthly safety meeting for subordinates.

- Handle stresses related to effective completion of the above referenced responsibilities.

- Fulfill responsibilities common to all supervisory, professional, and administrative positions.

Required For All Jobs

- Perform a variety of other duties as assigned

- Understand and comply with all District policies and procedures

Skills

In contributing to the objectives of the District, this role is responsible for the initiation, cultivation, and maintenance of strong relationships of a business and professional nature. This position requires good communication skills and tact in order to maintain professional relationships with the following, but not limited to:

- Board of Directors

- All levels of District

- Internal and external customers

- Federal, State, and local agencies

- Community organizations and partners

- Consultants, contractors and other third-party organizations that fall within the scope of this role

- Professional, industry, trade, and civic associations

Physical Demands

- Stationary Position - Occasionally

- Move/Traverse - Occasionally

- Stationary Position/Seated - Constantly

- Transport/Lifting - Rarely

- Transport/Carrying - Rarely

- Exerting Force/Pushing - Rarely

- Exerting Force/Pulling - Rarely

- Ascend/Descend - Occasionally

- Balancing - Rarely

- Position Self/Stooping - Rarely

- Position Self/Kneeling - Rarely

- Position Self/Crouching - Rarely

- Position Self/Crawling - Rarely

- Reaching - Rarely

- Handling - Occasionally

- Grasping - Occasionally

- Feeling - Rarely

- Communicate/Talking - Constantly

- Communicate/Hearing - Constantly

- Repetitive Motions - Frequently

- Coordination - Frequently

Physical And Environmental Requirements

- Combination: Work may be performed in an office setting amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, office lighting and noises, but field/plant visits are required.

Hybrid Flexible Work Arrangement

Job may be eligible for a hybrid in-office and work from home flexible work arrangement.

- Please ensure the application is filled out thoroughly to be considered for this position

An Equal Opportunity Employer “Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation"