Senior / Principal Engineer – Agricultural & Water Resources

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

Summary

Provost & Pritchard is seeking experienced Senior and Principal-level Civil Engineers. This position will play a key leadership role in delivering complex projects alongside a team of dedicated engineering professionals serving irrigation districts, groundwater sustainability agencies, and agricultural entities throughout California’s Central Valley. The role provides the opportunity to lead client relationships, guide project strategy, and oversee innovative solutions that address today’s water management challenges, helping advance agriculture and surrounding communities toward a more sustainable future.

Responsibilities include leading project planning efforts, providing high-level engineering consulting and design oversight, managing and mentoring technical staff, maintaining strong client partnerships, and directing overall project management, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.

Duties

• Water Sustainability Studies and Solutions
• Surface water conveyance and distribution
• Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) and Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR)
• Water Conservation
• 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
  

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (Civil) licensed in the State of California
• 10+ years of experience in public sector or consulting engineering leading and directing work teams in studies, investigations and designs delivering positive results.

• 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