UTILITIES SENIOR WATER ENGINEER - WATER DELIVERY
City of Riverside - Riverside, California, United States, 92504
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Utilities Senior Water Engineer
recruitment is being facilitated by
Peckham & McKenney .
Click HERE to view the Brochure. The salary range is $131,616 - $159,972 annually, with a performance-based merit potential up to $183,972 annually. The ideal candidate is a licensed engineer with a proven track record in capital project design from initial planning to successful construction, with expertise in water infrastructure and related engineering, and strong project management skills. This is your opportunity to lead major water infrastructure projects, solve complex engineering challenges, drive sustainability initiatives, enhance system efficiency, and mentor staff. A strategic thinker and strong communicator, you thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing technical expertise with leadership and collaboration.
Under general supervision, the Utilities Senior Water Engineer is to perform supervisory and/or professional water engineering work in the design, investigation and construction of water utility projects. The Utilities Senior Water Engineer is to do related work as required.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Performs studies of technical, environmental, and economic feasibility, engineering field studies, and related studies pertaining to proposed and existing municipal facilities. Prepares contracts and specifications for engineering and construction services. Plans and performs their own work and completes special projects requiring engineering and technical ability as assigned. Provides background information and documentation for management consideration on various projects. Makes sound decisions on minor problems related to the work being performed based on established guidelines and principles and supervisor guidance. Complete special projects requiring advanced engineering and technical ability. Develop and update written directives for the department and for use by other employees to include engineering guidelines, standard material lists, standard specifications, and other technical and administrative policies and procedures as applicable. Research activities pertaining to water materials and engineering practices. Prepare and review economic, hydraulic and hydrogeologic analyses and project justification reports. Develop major engineering projects and other engineering projects with unique problems which have an important effect on major public works projects. Provide background information and documentation for management consideration on major projects and technical matters involving advanced engineering theories, concepts and principles. Perform complex studies of technical, environmental, and economic feasibility, engineering field studies, and related studies pertaining to proposed and existing system facility improvements. Plan own work and the work of others. Complete special projects that are frequently of long duration and complexity. Work with other engineering personnel with limited experience in an advisory or supervisory capacity. Make decisions independently on technical problems and methods related to the work being performed. Option 1:
A Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university and four years of experience in professional water engineering work comparable to that of a Utilities Assistant/Utilities Associate Engineer in the City of Riverside.
Option 2: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a closely related area and five years' of experience performing professional water utility or related engineering work comparable to that of a Utilities Assistant/Utilities Associate Engineer in the City of Riverside.
Necessary Special Requirements: Possession of an appropriate, valid class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Registered in California as a Professional Engineer.
Highly Desired Qualifications: Registered in California as a Professional Engineer
in Civil Engineering . A Master's degree in a field related to water utility engineering. Ability to take conceptual planning level designs to bid-ready construction plans and specifications. Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in the design of water distribution pipelines and pumping stations. Proficiency in engineering software and modern water system design techniques. Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D/AEC, and familiarity with CEQA. If interested, please visit the
Peckham & McKenne y website.
To be considered, please submit: Resume Cover Letter Work related references NOTE: Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held.
The final filing date is
Thursday
, July 24, 2025 .
For additional information, please contact: Danielle Noble Phone: 805-836-0036 danielle@peckhamandmckenney.com Website:
Peckham & McKenney
Resumes will be screened by Peckham & McKenney and candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interview with
Peckham & McKenney . Results will be reported to the City of Riverside and the City will select candidates to participate in panel interviews. Extensive reference and background checks will be completed on the selected candidate.
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