Senior Civil Engineer — Water Sustainability & Leadership

Provost & Pritchard; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Provost & Pritchard is seeking experienced Senior and Principal-level Civil Engineers to lead complex projects across California's Central Valley. The role focuses on client relationships, project strategy, and delivering innovative water-management solutions for irrigation districts, groundwater sustainability agencies, and agricultural clients.

Responsibilities include leading planning efforts, providing high-level engineering oversight, mentoring staff, maintaining client partnerships, and

Qualifications

• California-licensed Professional Engineer (Civil) required.
• 10+ years of public sector or consulting engineering experience leading and directing teams.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a primary client contact.
• Experience with irrigation districts and knowledge of California water rights and water systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Water Sustainability Studies and Solutions
• Surface water conveyance and distribution
• MAR and ASR projects (Managed Aquifer Recharge / Aquifer Storage and Recovery)
• Water Conservation initiatives
• Irrigation District Operations
• Groundwater Management, Recharge and Banking
• Environmental Compliance Issues
• Project Funding and Grants
• Water Transfers and Exchanges
• Water Rights
• Feasibility Studies
• Project Planning and Design
• Public Works Construction Contracts

Skills

Project leadership

Client relations

Mentoring staff

Communication skills

Education

Professional Engineer (Civil) license – CA

10+ years public/consulting engineering

5+ years project management

5+ years primary client contact

Irrigation districts / CA water rights knowledge

Excellent written and oral communication

Job description

Provost & Pritchard is seeking experienced Senior and Principal-level Civil Engineers to lead complex projects across California's Central Valley. The role focuses on client relationships, project strategy, and delivering innovative water-management solutions for irrigation districts, groundwater sustainability agencies, and agricultural clients.

Responsibilities include leading planning efforts, providing high-level engineering oversight, mentoring staff, maintaining client partnerships, and