Engineer Division Head

Job Description

Work Location: 4800 E 63rd St

Pay Range: $8,303-$12,454 per month

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline: November 04, 2026

About Us

About the Water Department

KC Water provides essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services to support the health, safety, and growth of the Kansas City region. The department is responsible for maintaining and operating extensive systems for water collection, treatment, and distribution, serving more than 170,000 residential and business customers, as well as regional partners. Funded through user fees, KC Water is committed to delivering high-quality service, ensuring reliable infrastructure, and investing in sustainable solutions to meet both current and future community needs.

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Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Directs and manages the activities of the Water Distribution Division, including engineering, planning, hydraulic modeling, water main replacement, system reliability, asset management, and capital project delivery.
• Establishes divisional goals, objectives, policies, standards, and performance measures to support the reliable, efficient, and sustainable operation of the City's water distribution system.
• Provides executive review and approval of engineering studies, plans, specifications, construction documents, drawings, technical reports, and cost estimates for water distribution infrastructure projects.
• Leads the planning, prioritization, design, and implementation of the Water Main Replacement Program to support long-term asset management, system reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Directs the Department's hydraulic modeling program, including model development, maintenance, calibration, and application for master planning, fire flow analysis, pressure management, capital planning and system optimization.
• Oversees engineering support for Operations and Maintenance activities, including system investigations, operational improvements, service reliability initiatives, and emergency response efforts.
• Monitors project schedules, budgets, scopes, risks, and performance metrics to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with established quality standards.
• Directs the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of divisional procedures, standard operating procedures, engineering standards, project management tools, and document management systems.
• Prepares and administer divisional operating and capital budgets; monitor expenditures, resource allocation, and financial performance to achieve departmental objectives.
• Represents the Department before elected officials, executive leadership, regulatory agencies, community organizations, professional associations, developers, consultants, and the public regarding water distribution programs and infrastructure initiatives.
• Develops, mentors, and evaluates subordinate managers, professional engineers, project managers, technical staff, and support personnel; establish performance expectations and promote workforce development and succession planning.
• Directly supervises 8-12 employees, providing leadership, guidance, and performance oversight.
• Performs related duties and special assignments as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRES

• 6 years of progressively responsible experience as a Registered Engineer.
• Must be registered as a professional architect/engineer with the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Landscape Architects within 6 months of hire.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen as prescribed by the City.

Other Information

Military veterans encouraged to apply

Why You'll Love Working with Us - Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified)

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off

Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays-with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning

City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life's Big Moments

Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance

Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses-invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection

Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided

City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave

Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to [email protected] .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).