Principal Engineer

Zone 7 Water Agency; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 213,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

Zone 7 Water Agency seeks an experienced engineering leader to plan, administer, and evaluate a critical engineering section focused on water resources, flood control, and water supply/distribution. You will supervise professional engineers/geologists and support staff, ensuring high standards and regulatory compliance in all program areas.

The role requires a professional engineer or geologist license in California and a track record of managing complex public works projects, with a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geology or closely related field.
• Five years of progressive, professional engineering/geologist experience after licensure.
• At least two years of supervisory or administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, administer, manage, review and evaluate the work of an engineering section with major program responsibilities in water resources, flood control, water supply and/or water treatment and distribution engineering.
• Supervise professional engineers/geologists and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with professional licensure and field regulations.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Geology

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Eng./Geology

Job description

$212,908.80–$258,731.20/Yearly

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under general direction, plans, administers, manages, reviews, and evaluates the work of an engineering section with major program responsibilities related to water resources, flood control, water supply and/or water treatment and distribution engineering in Zone 7 Water Agency; supervises professional engineers/geologists and support staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Geology, or a closely related field.

Experience:

The equivalent of five (5) years’ full-time, progressively responsible professional engineering/geologist experience subsequent to becoming a Registered Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist that included two (2) years of supervisory or administrative experience.

Licenses:

• Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer OR a Professional Geologist issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

• Possession of a valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required.