Assistant Engineering Director - Public Works - Utilities
The City of Alcoa is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Chief Engineer to join our Public Works & Engineering leadership team as Assistant Engineering Director. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed professional engineer who is passionate about public service, and leading complex engineering initiatives that directly impact the community.
The Assistant Engineering Director performs advanced professional engineering and management work related to municipal public works engineering, water/wastewater systems, and operations. The successful candidate will exercise independent judgment, oversee technical and administrative staff, and play a key role in planning, designing, and delivering critical infrastructure projects.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Manages construction projects associated with water and wastewater improvements, and other assigned public works projects
- Prepares design plans, specifications, contract documents, and cost estimates for public works projects
- Supervises work of subordinate technical and administrative team members
- Reviews and responds to citizen inquiries and complaints related to engineering projects and operations
- Ensures compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and standards
Minimum qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license issued by the Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners, or licensure in a state with reciprocity (Tennessee licensure required within one year of hire)
- Significant management experience in civil or municipal public works engineering
- Appropriate state or professional certifications related to the engineer’s field of specialization (or ability to obtain within twelve months), such as:
- Grade II Water Distribution System Operator
- Grade II Wastewater Collection System Operator
- Level II Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control (EPSC) certification (or ability to obtain within twelve months)
How to Apply:
Interested applicants must submit an online application, along with resume and salary requirements through the City’s website – www.cityofalcoa-tn.gov. This position will remain open until it is filled.
The City of Alcoa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA/ADEA/Title VI Compliant