Lead District Engineer - Water & Sewer Infrastructure

Provostandpritchard; Clovis, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Provost & Pritchard is seeking engineers at Associate, Senior and Principal levels to lead planning, design and construction of municipal water and sewer infrastructure for district clients. The role involves coordinating with services districts, attending public board meetings, and guiding multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in consulting engineering, strong client relations, and experience on feasibility studies and construction documents.

Qualifications

• Civil/Mechanical Engineering (or related field)
• California Professional Engineer license (Civil)
• 10+ years’ experience in consulting engineering leading and directing work teams in studies, investigations, and designs delivering positive results for clients.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing projects.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a primary client contact.
• Experience in planning, design and construction of water, sewer and storm drain infrastructure
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact with services district staff and attend in-person public board meetings on a routine basis.
• Lead the planning, design, and construction of water and sewer infrastructure projects, including pipelines, treatment facilities, and storage systems. Preparation of Preliminary Engineering Reports. Preparation of construction documents.
• Ensure that all engineering activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develop or update improvement standards and drawings.
• Review applications for development, prepare conditions of approval and review developer improvement plans.
• Develop and manage budgets for capital improvement projects, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or safety.
• Prepare or oversee preparation of financial assistance applications and feasibility studies.
• Serve as lead or provide support in administration of construction contracts, including the public bidding and construction process.
• Supervise a team of engineers and technicians, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure high performance and professional development.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation related to engineering projects, regulatory compliance, and operational performance.
• Teach and mentor assistant and associate level engineering staff.

Job description

Provost & Pritchard is seeking engineers at Associate, Senior and Principal levels to lead planning, design and construction of municipal water and sewer infrastructure for district clients. The role involves coordinating with services districts, attending public board meetings, and guiding multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in consulting engineering, strong client relations, and experience on feasibility studies and construction documents.