SAN PATRICIO MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT (SPMWD)Mackenzie Eason & Associates has been retained by the San Patricio Municipal Water District (SPMWD) to recruit its next General Manager. The current General Manager, who has guided the District for the past thirteen years, will retire in 2026, marking a significant leadership transition for one of the Gulf Coast’s most critical regional water providers.Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the next General Manager will guide a team of 37 employees through a period of major capital investment and long-range resource planning. With a 2025 budget exceeding $42 million, three treatment plants producing in excess of 20 million gallons per day, and water sales split roughly 50/50 between municipal and industrial customers, the District operates at the intersection of community life and industrial growth along the Gulf Coast.The next General Manager will lead a sophisticated, technically skilled organization at a pivotal time, balancing infrastructure renewal, water supply reliability, and long-term planning amid the challenges of growth, industrial demand, and water scarcity.THE OPPORTUNITYEstablished in 1951 by the Texas Legislature, the San Patricio Municipal Water District supplies treated and raw water to municipalities and industries across the Coastal Bend region north of Corpus Christi Bay. Today, SPMWD serves both municipal customers—such as Portland, Aransas Pass, Ingleside, and Rockport, and major industrial users along the La Quinta Ship Channel. The District’s role is central to sustaining community growth and fueling one of the state’s most dynamic industrial corridors, home to refineries, petrochemical facilities, and port operations vital to Texas’ economy. The District’s mission is simple yet vital: to deliver reliable, high-quality water that sustains both local communities and world-scale industries.The District is at an inflection point. The Board seeks an experienced and visionary General Manager to guide the organization through an era of strategic renewal. Over the next decade, the District will undertake one of the most significant infrastructure projects in its history, replacement of its original 1960s-era water transmission line, while simultaneously developing contingency plans to safeguard regional supply through future droughts. This leader will be responsible for aligning capital, engineering, and operational strategies with the Board’s long-term vision for reliability, sustainability, and financial stewardship.In the coming decade, SPMWD will: • Replace its original 1960s-era transmission pipeline from the Nueces River and Corpus Christi system—a project that will require multiyear financing and strong coordination with industrial and municipal partners. • Address short- and medium-term growth needs, while looking at long-term expansion of supply resilience through the potential development of a 40 MGD desalination plant. • Continue building drought contingency measures as the region faces the most challenging hydrologic conditions in decades.This is a rare opportunity for a water-sector executive or senior utility leader to shape the future of an organization that literally sustains life and industry in the region. The new General Manager will inherit a stable, respected organization with an experienced team and strong customer partnerships, and will be empowered to plan for the future and district resilience in a changing water environment.ABOUT THE DISTRICTThe San Patricio Municipal Water District was created to ensure reliable, high-quality water service for the region’s growing municipalities and industrial base. Governed by an eight-member Board of Directors, seven elected from member communities and one representing industrial customers, the District operates as a wholesale water provider with a dual mission: to deliver dependable potable water to municipal systems and provide tailored grades of water (potable, clarified, raw, and highly polished) to industrial users.SPMWD draws its supply through long-term contracts with the City of Corpus Christi and manages a comprehensive treatment and distribution system centered near Ingleside. The District is recognized for its sound fiscal management, commitment to quality, and reputation for technical excellence. With a service area that underpins both everyday living and world-class industrial operations, SPMWD plays a quiet but indispensable role in regional prosperity.The District purchases about 40 MGD from the City of Corpus Christi’s regional supply, 24 MGD of raw water and 16 MGD of treated. while operating three treatment plants with a combined rated capacity of 38 MGD:• Plant A: Conventional sand-filtration plant producing potable water (rated 9 MGD; average 3.4 MGD) • Plant B: Package treatment plant serving industrial clients (rated 8 MGD; average 4.9 MGD) • Plant C: Membrane microfiltration plant built in 2000 and expanded by 6 MGD to a 21.4 MGD capacity (average 11.8 MGD)Over the last decade, industrial development has driven significant expansion. Notable customers include:• ArcelorMittal (voestalpine) – 1.4 MGD • Cheniere Energy – 0.4 MGD • OxyEthylene – 3.5 MGD • GCGV (Exxon/SABIC joint venture) – 25 MGD • Steel Dynamics – 5 MGDSPMWD’s fiscal discipline is evident in steady revenue growth: from $21 million in 2020 to $42.6 million in 2025. The District operates on a calendar fiscal year and has managed major capital projects primarily through direct industrial funding, with limited bonded debt.Beyond engineering and operations, the General Manager plays a key strategic role coordinating with Corpus Christi’s regional system, aligning capital financing, and navigating complex political and regulatory landscapes that influence regional water supply.

The City of Longview, Texas, is seeking an experienced, solutions-oriented public works professional who excels at leading diverse teams and delivering high-quality infrastructure services to be their next Director of Public Works!

The Field Technician I performs routine checks of water and/or wastewater treatment systems; responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules/regulations. Assist in all areas of operations, maintenance, and customer service as needed for all facility systems within the company. Certifications required for the job must be obtained within the specified period of time.

Under general direction, supervises and coordinates electrical activities in construction, maintenance, and repair of water and wastewater industrial equipment, electric power, lighting, treatment plants, and process-related equipment associated with medium and low voltage systems. This position reports to the Plant Maintenance Superintendent.

Under limited direction, assist the Senior Director of Utilities to plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the Utilities department including administration, capital improvement program, operations and maintenance of water distribution and sewer collection systems, and Utility treatment plants; coordinate assigned activities with other city departments and outside agencies; provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Senior Director of Utilities; and perform other duties as assigned.

Section 1 – Position SummaryAssumes responsibility for working independently and exercising competent judgment in performing a variety of complex biological identifications and chemical analyses on water and wastewater samples.  Performs with high proficiency on all advanced laboratory instrumentation and uses knowledge of scientific methodology to develop more efficient procedures.  Supervises laboratory sections personnel to ensure chemical and biological analysis are performed timely and meet defined quality criteria.

Section 1 – Position SummaryAt NTMWD, the Project Engineer functions in an engineering project delivery role for projects. Our core business is water and wastewater treatment and conveyance, but project assignments could also include solid waste and other special assignments as needed. The project engineer position is a next level opportunity for the engineering or construction professional with technical expertise and more than 5 years’ experience looking to advance their professional development into managing projects from concept through construction. The Project Engineer works under the direction of an Engineering Program Manager and fills a critical role in our organization as the position that leads the delivery of the majority projects for our organization. The Project Engineer position offers an opportunity for increased responsibility and career development and includes potential promotional opportunities based on professional achievements and tenure. The Project Engineer is distinguished from our Associate Engineer position by the size and complexity of the project assignment, level of autonomy in making engineering decisions, professional accreditation, and experience.

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