Engineering Manager - Domestic Water & General District

Coachella Valley Water District; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coachella Valley Water District seeks an Engineering Manager for Domestic Water & General District to lead the Engineering Division, guiding staff, programs and capital projects.

The role emphasizes planning, design and construction oversight, budget administration, policy development, and collaboration with regulatory agencies, consultants and community stakeholders to deliver reliable water infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, design and construction of capital projects.
• Lead staff, budget, policy development and program implementation.
• Coordinate with consultants, regulators, and stakeholders.

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 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 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 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.