Water Resources Engineer/Planner

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD); Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

The Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is seeking a Water Resources Engineer/Planner to tackle challenging, high-impact work within an innovative water agency in Irvine, California.

Reporting to the Director of Water Resources, the role involves surface and groundwater management, water supply reliability, modeling, project feasibility, engineering economics, and oversight of consultants, with collaboration across regional, state, and federal partners.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include surface and groundwater management, water supply reliability, and modeling.

Responsibilities

• The position involves surface and groundwater management, water supply reliability, mathematical modeling, project feasibility, engineering economics, and consultant oversight.

Job description

The Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is seeking a Water Resources Engineer/Planner who is ready to take on challenging, high-impact work within an innovative water agency. IRWD is advancing some of the most progressive water resource projects in California, giving this role the opportunity to contribute to complex initiatives involving regional, state, and federal partners. Reporting to the Director of Water Resources, this position works across a wide range of assignments involving surface and groundwater management, water supply reliability, mathematical modeling, project feasibility, engineering economics, and consultant oversight. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, understands how to apply technical approaches, modeling and other analytical tools to problems, and pairs that knowledge with creativity, sound judgment, and strong communication skills.

Salary & Benefits

The Water Resources Engineer / Planner will receive an annual salary of $135,288 – $185,160 DOE/DOQ.

This position will remain open until filled. Qualified candidates will be interviewed as they are identified.