Principal Engineer

American Water Works Association; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 213,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-Being

Retirement Plans

Job summary

Zone 7 Water Agency is seeking a senior engineering leader to plan, administer, and supervise a section with major responsibilities in water resources, flood control, and water treatment and distribution engineering. The role oversees professional engineers/geologists and support staff to ensure project success.

The position requires a PE/PG license, a California driver’s license, and at least five years of progressive engineering/geology experience, including supervisory duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, or closely related field.
• Five years of full-time professional engineering/geologist experience after becoming a PE/PG, including two years in supervisory/administrative roles.
• Possession of a valid PE or PG registration in California and possibly a CA driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensures program objectives are met, allocates resources, and leads project delivery across multiple water-related disciplines.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Administrative experience

Engineering management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or 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.

BENEFITS

• Health & Well-Being (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, EAP)
• Financial Security (Defined Retirement, 457 or Roth plans) Alameda County Retirement Association

Work/Life Balance

• 12 paid holidays and up to 4 paid floating holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase
• Childcare resources
• Flexible work options (9/80 work schedule; telework up to two (2) days per week upon approval)
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $7,500 per fiscal year

Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

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.