Engineering Tech Superintendent

Engineering Technician Superintendent

Watertown Municipal Utilities has a full‑time opening for an Engineering Technician Superintendent.

This management level position provides technical and supervisory support for the planning, design, mapping, surveying, permitting, and locating of electric, gas, and water utility systems. The Engineering Technician Superintendent works closely with internal departments, contractors, developers, and regulatory agencies to support safe, reliable, and efficient utility operations.

Responsibilities include providing technical expertise and leadership for the GIS and engineering technicians and utility locating functions; supporting utility system design and modeling; maintaining accurate maps and records; coordinating South Dakota One‑Call activities; overseeing surveying and construction staking; and managing permits, easements, and project coordination activities.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on technical professional who enjoys leadership, problem‑solving, and working across utility disciplines in a collaborative, public‑service environment.

Qualifications include:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Engineering degree with Professional Engineering (PE) certificate preferred
• Experience in utility system design, mapping, surveying, utility locating, and project coordination
• Experience with AutoCAD, GIS/mapping systems, and utility modeling software desired
• Ability to maintain Operator Qualification (OQ) certification for gas distribution systems
• Valid South Dakota driver's license required

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits package, including SDRS pension, health, dental, vision and life insurance, 457 plan, paid sick leave, and vacation.

A completed application, resume, and cover letter are required. The full job description and application form are available online at www.watertownmu.com. This position will remain open until filled.

Watertown Municipal Utilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ABOUT WATERTOWN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES

Serving the Watertown, South Dakota community for over 65 years, Watertown Municipal Utilities provides electric, water, and natural gas services to more than 10,000 residential and 2,000 commercial customers. Our mission is to deliver high‑quality, safe, and efficient utility services at the lowest possible cost while promoting conservation and responsible resource management.

Watertown Municipal Utilities strives to be an employer of choice by offering a stable work environment, a culture that values teamwork, and a competitive pay and benefits package.

A career with Watertown Municipal Utilities offers the opportunity to support essential electric, gas, and water services relied on by our community every day.