Water Control Manager

Central Arizona Project

$168K — $185K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience required.
  • Ten years of progressive experience in the field, with three years in a supervisory role.
  • Ability to develop and communicate performance standards.
  • Commitment to professional development and business purpose.
  • Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Effective communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the Water Control Department, aligning it with organizational objectives.
  • Oversee staffing, outage scheduling, and business processes for CAP operations.
  • Lead development of the CAP Annual Operating Plan, collaborating with various departments.
  • Direct engineering and administration of industrial control systems.
  • Conduct hydraulic capacity analysis of the CAP aqueduct and pipelines.

Benefits

  • Generous benefits package including pension and 401(k).
  • Excellent health insurance with $0 employee-only premium.
  • 4-10 work schedule with Fridays off.
  • Paid training and tuition reimbursement.
  • Paid parental leave, holidays, and time off.
  • Wellness programs and more.
Full Job Description
Salary: $168,188.80 - $185,016.00 Annually
Location : Headquarters - Phoenix 85024, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 1371
Department: Water Control
Opening Date: 06/18/2026
Closing Date: 7/6/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

About the Responsibilities

As a Water Control Manager, you would manage the Water Control Department, which is responsible for water deliveries and the 24/7 operation of the CAP aqueduct system. The CAP aqueduct system consists of 336 miles of canal, siphons and tunnels, check structures, turnouts, pumping plants, underground storage and recharge facilities, one pump/generating plant and a major reservoir and dam.

Some of the duties include:
1. Manages the Water Control Department. Establish a clear mission for the Department that aligns with the organization's mission, values and strategic objectives. Accomplishes department objectives by setting employee goals, effectively delegating and collaborating with other cross functional managers and employees. Leads by building trust and teamwork, providing regular performance feedback, and coaching employee development.

2. Maintains operational control and situational awareness of the Central Arizona Project (CAP) by overseeing department staffing and development, outage scheduling, business process and standard operating procedures development, and championing reliability.

3. Leads the development of the CAP Annual Operating Plan (AOP), collaborating closely with CAP Water Users, Water Policy, Engineering, Maintenance, and the Power departments. Coordinates Colorado River water diversions.

4. Directs the engineering and administration of the CAP industrial controls systems.

5. Oversees hydraulic capacity analysis of the CAP aqueduct and pipelines.

About the Qualifications
  • An accredited Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in a relevant engineering field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which must include a high school diploma/GED plus an additional five (5) years of relevant experience.
  • Ten (10) years progressive experience in applicable field, including at least three (3) years of experience supervising professionals or multi-disciplined crafts.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and explain performance standards, measures, and accomplishments.
  • Must have a firm commitment to business purpose and professional career development.
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, conflict resolution and customer service skills.
  • Good communication and leadership skills.
Required Certifications or Licenses:
  • Must have a valid Arizona driver's license and maintain a good driving record. If candidate is hired from outside of Arizona, they will be required to obtain an Arizona driver's license.
Preference:
  • Possessing and maintaining an Arizona Registered Professional Engineer (PE) designation is desirable.

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I have reviewed the target hiring range for this position. I understand that this target range does not reflect the full employee pay range for this job. I understand that in addition to pay, CAP provides employees with a generous benefits package including pension, 401(k), excellent health insurance with $0 employee-only premium, dental, vision, life, disability, 4-10 work schedule with Fridays off, paid training, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off, wellness programs, and more.
  • Yes

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Which best describes your highest level of education?
  • Less than High School Diploma or Less than a GED
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • PhD or JD

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How many years of directly related experience do you have in this field?
  • Less than 1
  • 1 - 3
  • 4 - 6
  • 7 - 9
  • 10 - 14
  • 15+

04

How many years of experience do you have supervising professionals or multi-disciplined crafts?
  • None
  • 1 - 2
  • 3 - 4
  • 5+

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Please describe your experience developing and communicating performance standards, performance measures, and performance expectations.
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Please list any certifications or licenses you have below.
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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have a valid driver's license and a good driving record?
  • Yes
  • No

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