Deputy Director (Engineering)

The Northwest Suburban Municipal Joint Action Water Agency (NSMJAWA), a governmental organization, has created a new Deputy Director (Engineering) position to oversee the Operations Department. This senior-level management position requires a strong background in civil engineering with expertise in water transmission distribution systems, pump stations, and personnel management. Coordinates cross-functional efforts with IT, maintenance, and administrative personnel. And supports the Executive Director in strategic planning and operational decision-making. The position performs a variety of complex supervisory, professional, administrative, and technical functions of the Operations Department. This is a hands-on management position that requires regular field involvement and reports to Executive Director.

This is an exempt position requiring a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering field from an accredited institution. A master’s degree and additional certifications are strongly preferred. And an active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required. P.E. license preferred from State of Illinois or ability to obtain through reciprocity within a year of employment.

A valid State of Illinois or equivalent driver’s license is required. Benefits include IMRF Pension Program; Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days; 457 Plan; Flexible Spending Accounts; and more. 

Please send a cover letter, resume, and five professional references (two supervisors, one direct report, and two colleagues/peers), as one pdf file, via email, to Laura Clementi, Administrative Assistant, at lclementi@nsmjawa.com