Project Manager/ Senior Civil (Water Resources) - California

EWI Recruitment; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

EWI Recruitment in Northern California is seeking a seasoned civil engineering specialist to lead flagship water resources and energy projects with a hybrid work setup. You will direct multi-disciplinary teams, perform design reviews, and guide projects from scoping through construction administration.

Candidates should hold a PE license (CA endorsement) and have 8+ years in heavy civil infrastructure, water resources modeling, or power facilities, with strong experience in budget governance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Geological Engineering.
• Active U.S. PE license with California endorsement.
• 8+ years in heavy civil infrastructure, water resource modeling, hydraulic structures, or power facilities.
• Experience managing project budgets, scope documentation, and interdisciplinary engineering groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead design execution and project delivery for complex water, dam, and energy infrastructure projects.
• Direct multi-disciplinary engineering teams, providing technical review, design sign-off, and mentorship.
• Manage full project life cycles—from initial scoping, budget allocation, and proposal development through final construction administration.
• Interface directly with regional public agencies, utility districts, and municipal partners to ensure program alignment.
• Oversee site inspections, structural/hydrologic evaluations, and construction-phase oversight.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentorship

Budget management

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Geological Engineering

PE license (CA)

Tools

Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

Job description

Northern California (Hybrid / On-site) | Full-Time

A premier global engineering firm is looking for a seasoned civil engineering specialist to help lead flagship water resources and energy projects throughout the region. This position offers a direct track to project leadership and technical authority on high-stakes public works, flood protection, and water storage systems.

Primary Directives

• Lead design execution and project delivery for complex water, dam, and energy infrastructure projects.
• Direct multi-disciplinary engineering teams, providing technical review, design sign-off, and mentorship.
• Manage full project life cycles—from initial scoping, budget allocation, and proposal development through final construction administration.
• Interface directly with regional public agencies, utility districts, and municipal partners to ensure program alignment.
• Oversee site inspections, structural/hydrologic evaluations, and construction-phase oversight.

Qualifications & Expertise

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil, Structural, or Geological Engineering.
• Licensure: Active U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) license with eligibility for California endorsement.
• Experience: 8+ years focused on heavy civil infrastructure, water resource modeling, hydraulic structures, or power generation facilities.
• Direct background managing project budgets, scope documentation, and interdisciplinary engineering groups.

Valued Technical Skillsets

• Design proficiency with modern civil engineering software suites (e.g., Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, or equivalent modeling tools).
• Experience with flood defense networks (pump stations, levees, conveyance channels) or dam safety/rehabilitation programs.
• Familiarity with public utility operations, irrigation districts, or federal/state water management bodies.
• Base Salary Range: $115,000 – $170,000 per year (commensurate with background and licensing).
• Full health, dental, and vision coverage package.
• Retirement savings plans with employer contribution options.
• Clear avenues for technical specialization or executive management growth.