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Director Engineering Jobs in Lexington, KY (NOW HIRING)

U.S. Navy

Engineering Duty Officer

Lexington, KY · On-site

It is important to note that EDOs do not have direct accession through the USNA/NROTC commissioning sources. ED accessions are warfare-qualified Officers who are strong performers and academically ...

U.S. Navy

Engineering Duty Officer

Frankfort, KY · On-site

It is important to note that EDOs do not have direct accession through the USNA/NROTC commissioning sources. ED accessions are warfare-qualified Officers who are strong performers and academically ...

U.S. Navy

Engineering Duty Officer

Lexington, KY · On-site

It is important to note that EDOs do not have direct accession through the USNA/NROTC commissioning sources. ED accessions are warfare-qualified Officers who are strong performers and academically ...

U.S. Navy

Engineering Duty Officer

Frankfort, KY · On-site

It is important to note that EDOs do not have direct accession through the USNA/NROTC commissioning sources. ED accessions are warfare-qualified Officers who are strong performers and academically ...

KFI Engineers PC

Director, Healthcare

Lexington, KY · On-site

For more information about KFI Engineers and our culture, please visit www.kfi-eng.com. POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES The Director, Healthcare leads the strategic direction, development ...

Adient plc

Engineering Manager

Georgetown, KY · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

The Engineering Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating assigned projects to ensure objectives are met within established timelines and budgets. This includes leading ...

Adient

Engineering Manager

Georgetown, KY · On-site

The Engineering Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating assigned projects to ensure objectives are met within established timelines and budgets. This includes leading ...

Kfi Engineers Pc

Director, Healthcare

Lexington, KY · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

For more information about KFI Engineers and our culture, please visit www.kfi-eng.com . The Director, Healthcare leads the strategic direction, development, growth and operational management of ...

NSG Group

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Lexington, KY · On-site

Direct and coordinate problem solving activities utilizing the Pilkington 8 step problem solving ... Ensure that the spare parts meet the engineering standards, updating engineering standards as ...

University of Kentucky

Resident Director

Lexington, KY · On-site

$36K - $59K/yr

Resident Directors play a vital role in creating inclusive, safe, and engaging residential ... Residential Education and Programming Oversee and support residential educational and academic ...

University of Kentucky

Resident Director

Lexington, KY · On-site

$36K - $59K/yr

Posting Details Job Title Resident Director Requisition Number RE55604 Working Title Department ... Residential Education and Programming Oversee and support residential educational and academic ...

NSG Group

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Lexington, KY · On-site

Direct and coordinate problem solving activities utilizing the Pilkington 8 step problem solving ... Ensure that the spare parts meet the engineering standards, updating engineering standards as ...

University of Kentucky

Resident Director

Lexington, KY · On-site

$36K - $59K/yr

Resident Directors play a vital role in creating inclusive, safe, and engaging residential ... Residential Education and Programming Oversee and support residential educational and academic ...

University of Kentucky

Resident Director

Lexington, KY · On-site

$36K - $59K/yr

Resident Directors play a vital role in creating inclusive, safe, and engaging residential ... Residential Education and Programming Oversee and support residential educational and academic ...

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Infographic showing various Director Engineering job openings in Lexington, KY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $193,524 per year, or $93 per hour.

Engineering Project Delivery Manager (Water Resource)

American Water Works Service Company, Inc.

Lexington, KY

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

American Water rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 64 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 53 rated energy and utility

Job description

Requisition ID:  108406 

Share Our Purpose.  Be Yourself.  Feel Valued. 

People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career.  Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role!  Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.

About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.


As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.


American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Primary Role

Under the direction of the Director Engineering / Director, Engineering Project Delivery this role will be responsible for supervising a functional Engineering, Project Delivery team and/or Construction staff. Thie role will manage and coordinate multiple Capital Investment project activities related to Production, Networks, and/or other water resource or operations systems.

Key Accountabilities
  • Lead a team of engineers and project Managers for monitoring and managing budgets and schedules for capital investment projects and programs of varying scope and complexity.
  • Lead a team of engineers and project managers for: driving efficiency into project delivery through the development and monitoring of delivery metrics (unit costs, target costs vs actual, etc.) and pursuit of more effective delivery and procurement approaches.
  • Delivery of capital projects within the limits of assigned Capital Investment Management (CIM) projects and programs to meet asset needs.
  • Ensure asset owner satisfaction in accordance with the scope of work agreed upon for each project.
  • Interacts with Operations staff to ensure project delivery program meets operational needs; and coordinate with operations staff on operational impacts related to project delivery program. 
  • Ensure compliance with established regulatory criteria, specifications and standards.
  • Interact with property group, governmental agencies and manage/supervise programs to obtain permits, certification and approvals for assigned projects and programs.
Knowledge/Skills
  • Sound knowledge of Engineering, Project Management and construction management practices related to planning, design, construction and operations for water resource management facilities, engineering and utility economics and contract administration and construction technology.
  • Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations.
  • Good working knowledge of regulatory developments, new technology and current trends in water quality, water treatment, developer services and other related water resources management disciplines.
  • Knowledge of company procedures, policies and operations.
  • Knowledge of employee relations, applicable safety and environmental regulations, federal and state water quality and design regulations and technical standards.
  • Demonstrated skills and ability to lead, supervise, motivate, develop and direct skilled teams in meeting Company goals and objectives.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills e.g., listening, presentation, report writing, etc.
  • Interpersonal skills e.g., tact, diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation, ability to influence and motivate functional and cross-functional peers and decisions, etc.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
  • Strong Project Management skills.
  • Internal consulting skills e.g., technical, analytical, problem solving, etc
  • Computer literacy. Competent in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, flow-charting, project scheduling.
  • Financial analysis skill, including budget management and basic accounting knowledge.
Experience/Education
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field of engineering.
  • Advanced degree preferred.
  • Equivalent role-related work experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
  • Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the Engineering function of a large organization.
  • Experience with Water or Wate water utility is preferred.
Certifications/Licenses

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.

Scope

This role is a people leader who will lead a team of 3 to 5 Project Delivery Engineers and Engineering Project Managers. They will be responsible for a capital portfolio of 25 to 45 million per year.

Work Environment

Primarily office with occasional local / overnight work in the field.

Travel Requirements

Periodic travel with overnight stays required. Around 10% of total time is anticipated away from the office.

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Competencies
Prioritizes & Role Models Safety
Self-Awareness
Develops Talent
Plans, Aligns, & Directs
Drives Engagement
Decision Quality

Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing™

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,500 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing.

Industry

Utilities

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Camden, NJ, US

Year founded

1886

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