Senior Drilling & Water Facilities Manager

Job Summary:

The Senior Drilling and Water Facilities Manager – Water & Wastewater Facilities is responsible for leading complex projects related to well drilling, water treatment infrastructure, and facilities. This role requires expertise in well design, site selection, hydrogeology, and project management to ensure successful planning, execution, and compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in drilling operations, construction estimating, and infrastructure development, particularly within the Houston and Dallas area.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Project Oversight: Manage and execute water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring timely completion within budget and scope.
• Well Planning & Design: Utilize geological expertise to determine optimal well locations, design well structures, and ensure compliance with water resource regulations.
• Drilling & Installation: Oversee drilling operations, monitor onsite progress, and ensure proper installation of well casings, pumps, and related components.
• Construction Estimation: Develop accurate cost estimates for well drilling and infrastructure projects, assisting in budgeting and financial oversight.
• Regulatory Compliance: Secure necessary permits, coordinate with environmental agencies, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor junior engineers and field staff, ensuring skill development and knowledge transfer.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Work with municipalities, clients, and internal teams to align project objectives with stakeholder needs.
• Safety & Quality Assurance: Implement the best practices for onsite safety, quality control, and risk mitigation during project execution.
• Performance Monitoring: Conduct well testing, data collection, and reporting on flow rates, pressure levels, and geological findings.
• Industry Engagement: Stay updated on technological advancements in well drilling, wastewater treatment, and sustainability practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of well drilling techniques, groundwater resource management, and hydrogeology.
• Experience with drilling equipment, well construction, pump installation, and water treatment processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess drilling challenges and optimize solutions.
• Proficiency in construction cost estimation, budgeting, and financial planning for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with TCEQ regulations, municipal water treatment guidelines, and wastewater facility operations.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with contractors, engineers, and government agencies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills to facilitate collaboration across departments.

Work Environment:

• Office & Field Work: This role requires a mix of office-based planning and onsite project oversight at drilling locations.
• Safety Compliance: Exposure to construction environments necessitating the use of PPE, including safety glasses, boots, and hearing protection.

Education, Certification, and Experience:

• Experience: Minimum 10 years in well drilling, ground water infrastructure, or a related field.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Engineering, Geology, or related discipline.
• Licensure: PE License preferred.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications in drilling operations, water resource management, or project management are a plus.
• Driver’s License: Valid TX Driver’s License required.

Physical Requirements:

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is largely a sedentary role. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate both orally and in writing.
• The employee is occasionally required to move about to the office to utilize office productivity machinery, such as a photocopier, scanner, computers, fax machines, etc. as well as maneuver safely through construction sites.
• May require the ability to position his or herself to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend.
• The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Why Join EHRA?

At EHRA Engineering, we foster a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions directly impact the success of our projects. Join our team and take the next step in your career journey with opportunities for growth and development.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.