District Engineer
Date Posted: October 02, 2025 | End Date: December 31, 2025
County: Androscoggin County
Job Type: Water & Wastewater
Auburn Water & Sewer Districts
District Engineer
Auburn, Maine
Auburn Water & Sewer Districts is seeking a District Engineer, to be based in Auburn, Maine. Under the direction of the Superintendent, this person will be responsible for serving as an in-house technical resource to design infrastructure related to the supply, treatment, distribution, collection, pumping and storage of water and sewer district projects and to act as a liaison with outside entities engaged in the design and construction of non-district related improvements including outside engineering firms, and other utilities.
Requirements of the District Engineer:
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Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Sanitary, or Environmental Engineering, or knowledge equivalent to, with water utility specialist preferred.
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Class IV Water Treatment Operators License, Class III Water Distribution System Operators License, and a valid State of Maine driver’s license, or the ability to obtain these licenses within 12 months.
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Thorough working knowledge of the methods, techniques, materials, and equipment used in the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of water distribution/treatment and sewer collection systems.
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Extensive knowledge of, and ability to enforce, all State and Federal laws and regulations (including OSHA) affecting the operation of a water district and the construction and maintenance of its infrastructure.
Benefits of the Job:
Responsibilities of the District Engineer:
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Designs, coordinates, and manages a variety of system improvement projects; prepares and reviews designs, drawings, and specifications for same.
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Coordinates and plans infrastructure development and construction activities with other utilities; communicates with various organizations, including engineering firms, insurance companies, land use firms, State, and local government officials, etc. to provide and exchange engineering data related to the district.
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Responsible for project planning and budgeting, construction design, procurement of equipment and materials, permitting, assignment of staff, and hiring of contractors.
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Maintains detailed records of all water, sewer, and meter related activities and projects, and prepares concise and accurate reports as required.
The Auburn Water & Sewerage Districts, established in 1887, are municipal public utilities providing potable drinking water, fire protection and sanitary wastewater collection services for the city of Auburn, Maine.
KMA Human Resources Consulting has been engaged to manage this search. NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS PLEASE
Auburn Water & Sewer Districts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.