Strategic Water Resources & Supply Lead

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

Job summary

San Jose Water Company is seeking a Manager of Water Resources and Supply Strategy to lead water supply planning, water rights administration, and strategic initiatives. Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering, the role focuses on reliable, resilient, and cost-effective service.

Responsibilities include overseeing potable reuse, desalination, groundwater, recycled water, imported water, and other diversification projects, managing consultants, and delivering analyses to guide executive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related engineering discipline.
• Professional Civil Engineer registration in California is required.
• MBA or related master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead water supply planning, resource management, water rights administration, and long-term strategy.
• Direct major water supply initiatives, including potable reuse, desalination, groundwater and recycled water.
• Oversee consultants and advisors; evaluate programs, investments, and agreements; support executive decisions.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Water rights knowledge

Project management

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Leadership of cross-functional teams

Regulatory awareness

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Civil Engineer registration

MBA / Engineering/Water Resources related master

Job description

San Jose Water Company is seeking a Manager of Water Resources and Supply Strategy to lead water supply planning, water rights administration, and strategic initiatives. Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering, the role focuses on reliable, resilient, and cost-effective service.

Responsibilities include overseeing potable reuse, desalination, groundwater, recycled water, imported water, and other diversification projects, managing consultants, and delivering analyses to guide executive