Director of Planning & Engineering

Director of Planning & Engineering State of Wisconsin

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Established in 1930 to protect the lakes and streams of the upper Yahara watershed, the District is a wastewater collection and treatment utility serving about 435,000 people in 24 Madison-area owner communities. The District owns and operates 150 miles of pipe and 18 regional pumping stations that convey approximately 37 million gallons of wastewater to the Nine Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant daily.

Through the treatment process, we recover valuable resources before returning clean water to the environment. Our mission is to protect public health and the environment. We are dedicated to service, reliability, and sustainability and our tradition of innovation positions us as a leader among clean water utilities.

Under general supervision and the direction of the Executive Director, this position is a member of the District’s Executive Management Team. The Planning and Engineering Director leads the Planning and Engineering Division composed of Planning and Engineering departments. The role ensures strategic capital project development and execution, long‑term infrastructure planning, and technical engineering excellence. The Director leads multidisciplinary teams, fosters innovation, and drives excellence in project delivery, capital improvement programs, and long‑range planning.

The position provides District‑wide leadership, supports the strategic plan implementation, and collaborates with other directors and staff to shape sustainable growth and improve quality of life.

$ – $ (annually).

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive experience (7+ years) managing teams in planning and engineering and administrative functions in public utilities.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role meeting performance and strategic plans.
• Possession of a State of Wisconsin Professional Engineer’s license as required to be the District’s Engineer‑Of‑Record.

• Advanced training or certifications in wastewater management, asset management, and leadership areas.

A cover letter and resume are required. Ensure your application materials clearly illustrate your experience with each of the qualifications listed.

To apply, submit your application materials by clicking the “Apply” button on the MMSD Careers page:

Application materials will be accepted until the need is met. The first review of materials will take place on December 1, 2025.