Engineer Facilities Engineer III (Licensed Professional Engineer)

American Water Works Association; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kern County Water Agency in Bakersfield, CA seeks an Engineer – Facilities Engineer III (Licensed Professional Engineer) to oversee evaluation, planning, design, construction, and operation of pumping, conveyance and purification facilities.

Applicants must hold a valid California PE license (Civil or Mechanical preferred), a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and at least four years of increasing responsibility in relevant projects.

Qualifications

• Valid California PE license (Civil or Mechanical preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Four years of increasing responsibility in evaluation, planning, design, scheduling, bidding, and construction of water facilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, design, construct, maintain and operate Kern County Water Agency water pumping, conveyance, purification and groundwater recovery facilities.
• Oversee projects related to pumping, conveyance, and treatment facilities.
• Adhere to pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screen and background check.

Skills

Professional Engineer license

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Engineer – Facilities Engineer III (Licensed Professional Engineer)

$131,539 - $159,910 Annually

• Please note that an additional 3% salary adjustment will be provided on January 9, 2027 per the General Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding.***

This position will be responsible for performing engineering activities related to the evaluation, planning, design, construction, maintenance and operations of Kern County Water Agency water pumping, conveyance and purification and groundwater recovery facilities.

All applicants must possess a valid registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California (Civil or Mechanical Engineering preferred) and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field. All applicants are also required to have four years of increasing responsibility performing engineering activities related to the evaluation, planning, design, scheduling, bidding and construction of groundwater recovery, water conveyance, pumping, distribution and/or treatment facilities.

Requirements

Closing date for submitting applications is November 6, 2026.

All applicants are subject to a pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screen and background investigation. EOE.