Senior Engineer

APWA Inland Empire Branch; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The APWA Inland Empire Branch is seeking a Senior Engineer based in Chino, California. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in water and wastewater treatment, along with proven project management experience. Responsibilities include leading engineering teams, supporting department projects, and implementing innovative technologies.

An engineering degree and a minimum of ten years of relevant experience are required, along with a California Professional Engineer license. This role is vital for advancing the Agency's engineering goals.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in engineering.
• At least ten years of focused engineering experience.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical technical support across departments.
• Implement emerging technologies.
• Lead and mentor engineering teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Data analysis skills

Project management

Water and wastewater treatment operations

Mentoring engineering teams

Analytical and decision-making abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Modeling software for sewer systems

Job description

Senior Engineer

The Agency is seeking a forward-thinking, solutions-driven senior engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication and data analysis skills, a commitment to continuous learning, and a deep understanding of project management, office engineering, and financial tools. Familiarity with water and wastewater treatment operations is essential. The role will provide critical technical support across departments and help implement emerging technologies.

Education, Training, and Experience

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in engineering, and at least ten years of focused engineering experience, or six years of progressively responsible diversified engineering and project management experience, preferably in a wastewater/water utility, with four years at the level of Senior Associate Engineer‑PE; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses and Certificates

• Valid California Class C driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability under the Agency’s vehicle insurance program.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California.

Skills and Abilities

• Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams, conduct performance evaluations, and promote a high-performance, safety‑oriented culture.
• Skilled at building relationships and communicating technical information effectively with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to operate independently with sound engineering judgment and an understanding of organizational goals and priorities.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making abilities to assess engineering challenges, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
• Experience with office engineering through reviewing new connection requests, plan checks, issuing construction permits and utility research.
• Ability to perform hydraulic analysis and experience with modeling software for sewer and pressurized flow systems.

EEO Statement

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency does not sponsor employment visas at the time of hire or during the course of employment. All applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.