Director of Engineering or Engineering Manager
Bedford Regional Water Authority
Bedford, VA 24523
$94,092.91 - $179,153.71 a year - Full-time
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Licenses
- Professional Engineer
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- Driver's License
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Professional Engineer
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Skills
- AutoCAD
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- Driving
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AutoCAD
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Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- Bachelor's degree
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering
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Job details
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Pay
- $94,092.91 - $179,153.71 a year
Job type
- Full-time
Shift and schedule
- Weekends as needed
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
Full job description
Director of Engineering or Engineering Manager
Role:
The Bedford Regional Water Authority (BRWA) is hiring
one position
that will be filled at either the
Director of Engineering
or
Engineering Manager
level depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
- Director of Engineering
: Provides strategic leadership of the Engineering Division, oversees capital project planning and implementation, manages staff, develops policies, and serves as a senior advisor to leadership.
- Engineering Manager
: Manages engineering and construction contracts for capital projects, supervises technical staff, provides design and construction oversight, and ensures compliance with standards and regulations.
This position reports to the Deputy Director.
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Oversees and supervises engineering staff, including hiring, training, assigning work, and performance management.
- Provides leadership and direction for design, construction, and replacement of water and sewer infrastructure.
- Manages contracts and budgets for engineering and construction projects.
- Provides technical guidance and mentorship to staff, including those with Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designations.
- Oversees development and enforcement of technical standards, policies, and specifications.
- Serves as a BRWA representative with regulatory agencies (VDH, DEQ) and in external meetings.
- Prepares and monitors departmental budget.
- Provides strategic planning for capital improvement projects and long-range infrastructure needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director.
Minimum Qualifications
Director of Engineering
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in water/sewer infrastructure design and management.
- At least 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia.
Engineering Manager
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in water/wastewater design, project management, or construction management.
- At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required upon hire.
Both roles require:
- Valid Virginia driver’s license.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, GIS, and water/wastewater systems.
- Familiarity with Virginia Public Procurement Act.
Additional Information
- Full-time, exempt position.
- Standard schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm with a one (1) hour lunch break.
- Some evening and weekend attendance required.
- Eligible for
one remote work day per week
with supervisor approval.
Working Conditions
- Primarily office-based, with occasional outdoor work.
- Light physical activity, including climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and repetitive motions.
- Must be able to communicate clearly and hear at normal spoken levels.
- Environmental exposure includes occasional outdoor weather conditions; noise level is generally low.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $94,092.91 - $179,153.71 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
full time
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