Civil Engineer - Water

City of Alabaster Alabaster, Alabama, United States Full-Time Engineering

About this position

City of Alabaster

Civil Engineer -  Alabaster Water Division 


Salary Range:  $102,256 - $141,526


The City of Alabaster is seeking an Engineer to assist in planning, directing, and monitoring the daily operations of the City’s water production and distribution system. This position plays a key leadership role in ensuring reliable service delivery, regulatory compliance, and efficient system performance. Strong preference to professional engineer certification.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of water production and distribution activities, including wells, treatment plants, pumps, tanks, water mains, hydrants, meters, and SCADA systems.
  • Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
  • Lead and manage a staff of approximately 30 employees, with a focus on training, professional development, morale, and workplace culture.
  • Coordinate maintenance and repair activities across the system to support safe and uninterrupted operations.
  • Manage an annual operations budget of approximately $12 million and a capital improvement budget of $6–8 million.
  • Utilize asset management tools, GIS, CMMS, inventory management systems, and software integrations to optimize operational efficiency.
  • Assist in interpreting and enforcing all City of Alabaster water policies and ordinances.
Qualifications
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in water system operations and maintenance or similar experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of supervisory/leadership experience.
  • Working knowledge of EPA and Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) regulations.
  • Grade II–IV Water Certification from ADEM preferred.
  • Ability to obtain at least a Grade II water certification within two (2) years of hire.
  • Ability to read and write English.
  • Valid driver’s license required.

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