Strategic Water Resources & Supply Lead

H2O America; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

San Jose Water Company in San Jose, CA, seeks a Manager of Water Resources and Supply Strategy to lead water supply planning, water rights administration, and long-term resource strategies for reliable, cost-effective service.

In this role, you will oversee major projects such as potable reuse, desalination, groundwater, and recycled water, while coordinating with regulators and stakeholders to support executive decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of professional engineering experience in water resources / water supply planning.
• 5+ years of significant project leadership involving multidisciplinary initiatives and coordination of multiple stakeholders.
• Professional Civil Engineer license in California is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead water supply planning, water rights administration, and long-term resource strategies.
• Oversee major projects like potable reuse, desalination, groundwater, and recycled water.
• Manage consultants, evaluate programs, and provide analyses for executive decision-making.

Skills

Water resources planning

Water rights

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder coordination

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Civil Engineer (California)

MBA or related field preferred

Job description

San Jose Water Company in San Jose, CA, seeks a Manager of Water Resources and Supply Strategy to lead water supply planning, water rights administration, and long-term resource strategies for reliable, cost-effective service.

In this role, you will oversee major projects such as potable reuse, desalination, groundwater, and recycled water, while coordinating with regulators and stakeholders to support executive decisions.