Engineering Manager - Domestic Water & General District

CPS HR Consulting (Client Recruitments); California; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Coachella Valley Water District in California is seeking an Engineering Manager - Domestic Water & General District to lead the Engineering Division, overseeing staff, planning, design, and construction of capital Improvement projects, and delivering high-quality engineering services.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the role requires managing budgets, policies, and programs, supervising professionals and admins, and coordinating with regulators, consultants, and district stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Planning, design, and construction of the District's capital improvement projects.
• Managing consultant contracts and requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Overseeing design quality control and addressing project design/construction issues.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and coordinating with regulators.

Job description

The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is seeking an Engineering Manager - Domestic Water & General District, this key leadership position responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the staff, operations, and activities of the Engineering Division. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this role oversees the planning, design, and construction of the District's capital improvement projects and ensures the effective delivery of high-quality professional engineering services.

This management-level position carries significant accountability for division operations, budget administration, policy development, and program implementation. The Engineering Manager - Domestic Water & General District provides technical and managerial leadership across a broad portfolio of infrastructure projects involving water, wastewater, and irrigation systems. Responsibilities include managing consultant contracts and requests for proposals, overseeing design quality control, addressing project design and construction issues, reviewing hydraulic modeling analyses and water demand studies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

The Engineering Manager - Domestic Water & General District plays a vital role in driving organizational efficiency and service excellence. The position manages division resources to improve productivity and customer service, evaluates policies and procedures to identify opportunities for enhancement, and ensures capital projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. The role also serves as a liaison with other District departments, regulatory agencies, community stakeholders, and professional organizations.

In addition to project oversight, the Engineering Manager - Domestic Water & General District provides direct supervision to professional, technical, and administrative staff, selecting, mentoring, evaluating, and supporting a high-performing team committed to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering leader to guide complex infrastructure initiatives and support the long-term reliability and sustainability of the District's utility systems.