Lead Associate Engineer – Water Resources & Permitting

Santa Clara Valley Water District (CA)

San Jose (CA)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Valley Water is seeking an Associate Engineer to perform primary technical review of land development and infrastructure plans, focusing on hydraulic, geotechnical, and geomorphological analyses. You will coordinate with multiple units to develop solutions, issue permits, and support right of way transactions.

The role requires evaluating encroachment permits, conducting engineering studies, and supervising assistant engineers.

Qualifications

  • Reviews and conditions for approval of public works and land development projects.
  • Strong capability to interpret construction plans and engineering documents.
  • Experience with water resources, hydraulics, and geotechnical analyses.
  • Ability to supervise staff and manage project workloads.
  • Knowledge of CEQA, NFIP, and district policies.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate encroachment permits and ensure land rights and CEQA compliance.
  • Lead primary technical review of land development plans and environmental documents.
  • Represent Valley Water in meetings with the public and coordinate with staff.
  • Prepare licenses, cost-share agreements, and right of way documents.
  • Provide input on city and regional planning affecting water resources.

Skills

Project leadership
Engineering analysis
Water resources
Construction plans
Geotechnical analysis
Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
EIT Certificate

Job description

Valley Water is seeking an Associate Engineer to perform primary technical review of land development and infrastructure plans, focusing on hydraulic, geotechnical, and geomorphological analyses. You will coordinate with multiple units to develop solutions, issue permits, and support right of way transactions.

The role requires evaluating encroachment permits, conducting engineering studies, and supervising assistant engineers.

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