Senior Water Systems Planning Engineer
Job Description
Senior Water Systems Planning Engineer role supporting advanced water system planning, hydraulic modeling, and capital budget/PUC rate case work for California Water Service.
Responsibilities
- Assess, analyze, and solve problems related to job functions
- Organize, attend, and lead meetings with Cal Water staff and public agencies to assess issues and determine solutions
- Research existing infrastructure using databases, maps, drawings, photos, and paper records
- Independently locate or develop needed data
- Perform advanced engineering calculations using logical assumptions
- Develop solicitation documents for project scopes of work, including Request for Bids, Proposals, Qualifications, or Information; review contractor and consultant bids and select the most appropriate bidder
- Update maps, drawings, and databases to reflect new projects and correct errors
- Create data tables, graphs, cost estimates, justifications, and reports used to evaluate projects
- Assess solution approaches proposed by others; support planning and prepare projects for the Company capital budget and Public Utilities Commission (PUC) rate case filings
- Support complex project work including cost estimating and justification, data requests, tours, rebuttal, and settlement support
- Direct the work of technicians and interns
- Operate a provided company vehicle for travel to field locations
- Participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) activities to improve company operations
- Conduct project safety planning and develop project safety documentation
- Present project information in public forums for state/local government agencies, special districts, or local communities
- Make project decisions based on lowest life cycle cost calculations
- Routinely direct and train other engineers; occasionally review the work of other engineers
- Manage project resource
- Review policies, procedures, specifications, and standard drawings; research new technologies and revise documents to stay current with technology and company changes
- Perform other duties as assigned for the classification
- Perform work on site in the assigned office location
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and/or equivalent relevant experience; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum 6 years of progressively responsible engineering experience in areas such as water utility engineering, hydraulic modeling, system planning, operations engineering, infrastructure planning, engineering design, or related fields
- Preferred: California Engineer in Training certification
- Preferred: California Professional Engineer registration
- Demonstrated ability to independently assess complex water systems and translate needs into actionable capital improvements
- Knowledge of water system planning, design, operations, and infrastructure improvement programs
- Experience performing hydraulic analyses and/or developing, reviewing, or interpreting hydraulic models for water systems
- Preferred: Experience using hydraulic modeling software such as InfoWater or similar platforms
- Knowledge of capital planning, project development, prioritization, budgeting, and asset management principles
- Preferred: Knowledge of utility regulatory requirements, including drinking water regulations and Public Utilities Commission rate case processes
- Ability to assess infrastructure needs, develop planning-level solutions, and prepare project scopes and justifications
- Ability to analyze technical, operational, regulatory, and financial information to support capital investment decisions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reports, project justifications, presentations, procedures, and technical documentation
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines in a collaborative environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Preferred: Experience with GIS, asset management systems, capital planning systems, project management software, or related engineering applications
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Valid California Driver License
Technologies
- InfoWater
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- GIS
Location
- San Jose, CA (onsite)
- This position can also be located in Bakersfield, CA or Torrance, CA
Salary
- Bakersfield, CA: $112,581.62 - $173,150.07 (DOE)
- Torrance, CA: $115,283 - $177,305.68 (DOE)
- San Jose, CA: $115,058.42 - $176,959.38 (DOE)
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