Senior Engineer - Water Infrastructure Leader (CIP)

San Diego County Water Authority; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The San Diego County Water Authority is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead planning, design, and delivery of complex infrastructure projects supporting reliable water service for over 3 million residents in the region.

You will coordinate with engineers, consultants, operations, regulators, and partners to drive projects from planning through construction and implementation within the CIP and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• PE license required.
• Experience managing complex infrastructure/public works/water/civil projects.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication of technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex capital improvement and infrastructure projects.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risk.
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate consultant activities.
• Provide technical leadership on engineering studies, designs, and construction efforts.
• Evaluate project alternatives and develop recommendations for management decision-making.
• Monitor project performance and implement strategies to achieve project objectives.
• Collaborate with internal departments, member agencies, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Support the Water Authority's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and other strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

The San Diego County Water Authority is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead planning, design, and delivery of complex infrastructure projects supporting reliable water service for over 3 million residents in the region.

You will coordinate with engineers, consultants, operations, regulators, and partners to drive projects from planning through construction and implementation within the CIP and strategic initiatives.