SENIOR WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 11,437 - 14,315; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Leave programs

Other benefits outlined by CalHR and CalPERS

Job summary

The State of California is seeking a Senior Water Resource Control Engineer to oversee critical water resource programs for the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board. Responsibilities include directing recycled water initiatives, managing compliance with discharge regulations, and supervising wastewater treatment programs.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a PE license, and at least 10 years of relevant experience. Benefits include comprehensive health programs and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing wastewater or stormwater programs.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California is required.
• Valid California driver’s license if required by the duties.

Responsibilities

• Direct the recycled water program and oversee water recycling initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Waste Discharge Requirements.
• Manage the Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) program.

Skills

Project management

Strong oral and written communication skills

Team leadership

Analytical evaluation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering discipline

Job description

Job Title

Senior Water Resource Control Engineer – San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board

Location

Alameda County, California (office: 1515 Clay Street, Suite 1400, Oakland, CA 94612)

Salary

$11,437.00 – $14,315.00 per month

Duties

• Direct the recycled water program, including permitting and oversight of public and private water recycling initiatives.
• Direct the wastewater discharge to land program, overseeing treatment systems that discharge to land and ensuring compliance with Waste Discharge Requirements.
• Oversee and manage the Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) program, including local agency compliance and permitting of individual facilities.
• Direct the industrial and construction stormwater program, implementing statewide general permits and enforcing regulations across all related activities.
• Provide senior staff lead for the region’s recycled water, wastewater, and stormwater programs, including strategic planning, program development, and staff supervision.
• Ensure enforcement of environmental regulations and maintain communication with stakeholders, agencies, and the public.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing wastewater or stormwater programs, with demonstrable supervisory responsibilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California is required.
• Valid California driver’s license if driving duties are required.
• Demonstrated integrity, initiative, dependability, and good judgment; ability to work cooperatively with others.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in project management, including development of plans, budgets, and management of work to meet deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to produce technical and regulatory documents.
• Team leadership and supervisory experience, with ability to motivate and communicate with technical staff and upper management.
• Expertise in wastewater treatment, land application, recycled water production, distribution, and permitting.
• Knowledge of stormwater management and mitigation, including industrial and construction stormwater.
• Analytical evaluation skills for complex environmental documents, data analysis, technical recommendations, and problem‑solving.
• Knowledge of the Clean Water Act, California Water Code, and related environmental regulations and enforcement practices.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive health benefits, leave programs, and other benefits as outlined by CalHR and CalPERS, subject to length of service and bargaining agreements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal‑opportunity employer. The State hiring process is designed to promote a drug‑free workplace and to encourage applications from nondiscriminatory grounds, including age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military, national origin, religious creed, race, sexual orientation, and any other protected characteristic.

Contact Information

• Human Resources Contact: Julie Vega, [phone], [e-mail]
• Hiring Unit Contact: Margarat Monahan, [phone], [e-mail]
• EEO Contact: Shyla Hoffman, [phone], [e-mail]

Application Deadline

All applications must be submitted by 5/26/2026.