Discipline Lead – Water Resources Engineer

Ardurra Group, Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Ardurra Group, Inc. in Fresno, CA, seeks an experienced Discipline Lead – Water Resources Engineer to guide our water resources practice and projects across California.

You will provide technical leadership, project oversight, and staff supervision while partnering with public agencies and districts. The ideal candidate holds a CA-registered PE, a civil/mechanical/agricultural engineering degree, and 10+ years in water resources, with a proven track record in irrigation and water projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, or agricultural engineering.
• 10+ years in water resources engineering.
• Licensed PE in California.
• Proven track record in irrigation and water resources projects in California.
• Strong supervisory and mentoring skills with proposal writing ability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the engineering discipline lead for projects, providing technical direction, QA, and oversight.
• Supervise engineering and planning staff, including interviewing, selecting, training, evaluating, and disciplining team members.
• Act as project manager and/or engineer in responsible charge on projects involving capital improvements, water resources, groundwater, drainage, energy management, power resources, and conservation programs.
• Plan, organize, assign, review, and assure the quality of engineering analyses, feasibility studies, designs, specifications, cost estimates, bid documents, and environmental documentation.
• Administer and coordinate construction contracts, water resource projects, and interagency agreements.
• Prepare or review engineering designs and technical documents related to maintenance, reconstruction, and construction of irrigation district facilities and infrastructure.
• Prepare or review environmental studies and resource reports related to water and biological impacts.
• Monitor, evaluate, and advise on laws, regulations, codes, and proposed legislation impacting irrigation district operations and engineering work.
• Hydraulic design, hydrology, materials engineering, soil mechanics, surveying, structural engineering, and drainage systems.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mentoring

Proposal writing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, or agricultural engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) in California

Job description

Ardurra is seeking an experienced Discipline Lead – Water Resources Engineer to join our team in Fresno, CA.

OurWater Resources team partners with water districts and public agencies throughout California to plan, design, and deliver critical water infrastructure projects. Our work includes water conveyance systems, groundwater recharge, drainage, regulatory compliance, and capital improvement planning. We are looking for an experienced engineering leader to help strengthen our technical capabilities, support existing client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of our water resources practice.

Primary Function:

This position will provide technical leadership, project oversight, and staff supervision across a variety of water resources projects. Working closely with Ardurra leadership, the Discipline Lead will oversee complex engineering assignments, guide project delivery, and serve as a trusted technical advisor to general managers, district managers, boards, and agency stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in water resources engineering, project management capabilities, and the ability to independently lead technical decisions. This role also provides the opportunity to mentor and develop engineering staff, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and play a key role in expanding thewater resources presence throughout California.

Primary Duties

• Serve as the engineering discipline lead for projects, providing technical direction, quality assurance, and oversight for staff, consultants, and contractors.

• Supervise engineering and planning staff, including interviewing, selecting, training, evaluating, and disciplining team members.

• Act as project manager and/or engineer in responsible charge on projects involving capital improvements, water resources, groundwater, drainage, energy management, power resources, and conservation programs.

• Plan, organize, assign, review, and assure the quality of engineering analyses, feasibility studies, designs, specifications, cost estimates, bid documents, and environmental documentation.

• Administer and coordinate construction contracts, water resource projects, and interagency agreements.

• Prepare or review engineering designs and technical documents related to maintenance, reconstruction, and construction of irrigation district facilities and infrastructure.

• Prepare or review environmental studies and resource reports related to water and biological impacts.

• Monitor, evaluate, and advise on laws, regulations, codes, and proposed legislation impacting irrigation district operations and engineering work.

• Hydraulic design, hydrology, materials engineering, soil mechanics, surveying, structural engineering, and drainage systems.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, or agricultural engineering.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering related to water resources.

• Registered as a professional engineer (PE) in California.

• Proven track record in managing successful irrigation, water resources, and water-related projects with a focus on California.

• Demonstrated supervisory, mentoring, and technical skills, along with strong proposal‑writing abilities.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors. The expected salary range for this position is $150,000 to $240,000 annually. The firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family‑like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging, and rewarding, but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry‑leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people‑centric culture where people are valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and provided positive benefits, time‑off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.