Engineering Manager, Water Infrastructure — On‑Site in Buellton

Central Coast Water Authority

Buellton (CA)

On-site

USD 154,000 - 187,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Central Coast Water Authority is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead engineering activities for water infrastructure planning, design, maintenance, and improvements. The role is full-time and on-site in Buellton, CA, coordinating scope, scheduling, budgeting, and contractor management while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates bring a BS in engineering, 5+ years of increasing responsibility in engineering, and a preferred 1 year of supervision.

Qualifications

BS in engineering or closely related field.
Five years of increasing responsibility in engineering activities.
One year of supervisory experience preferred.
Professional Engineer license in California is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering activities to support water infrastructure planning, design, maintenance and improvements.
Coordinate projects including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting and vendor/contractor coordination.
Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams; review technical docs and reports.
Evaluate system performance and recommend enhancements for reliability and efficiency.
Prepare presentations and reports for leadership; support strategic planning and continuous improvement.