Water engineer [h1.location_city]

California Water Service

Job Description :

The temporary Civil Engineer role within the New Business Distribution Group focuses on designing and planning water infrastructure to support new development projects. Key responsibilities include creating water facility designs, evaluating district needs, and developing strategic plans for districts. The position requires excellent communication skills to effectively present and clarify engineering concepts to district representatives and external stakeholders. Specific duties will be assigned by the New Business Manager as needed. This position may be based in Bakersfield, San Jose, or Chico, California

Essential Functions :

Responsible for developer-funded projects requiring engineering such as main extensions (New Business), utility relocations, distribution standards and related support to operations.

Performs Cost / Rate revenue analysis on main extension projects governed by Rule 15

Performs design of water supply, distribution, and transmission facilities.

Performs meter sizing calculations

Oversees and manages the work of external consultants.

Provides district and interdepartmental support.

Participates in the development of processes and standardized approaches for the New Business Distribution group.

Performs calculations such as sizing storage tanks, sizing pipes, calculating losses and calculating available fire flow.

Travels to Company districts as needed to visit new business project sites and to discuss project specifics with developers.

Performs follow-ups and coordinates meetings to understand project requirements and document districts’ needs.

Participates in presentations to internal and external staff regarding proposed New Business-related topics.

Participates in and supports the Company’s Continuous Improvement program and projects.

Performs other duties as assigned, as appropriate for the classification.

Occasionally directs the work of technicians.

Operates a provided company vehicle for travel to field locations

Performs work on-site in assigned office location

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor of Science degree (4 year) in Engineering or related field from accredited college or university

California Professional Engineer registration is preferred and EIT registration is strongly preferred.

Valid California Class C Driver's License

Two years of experience working in an engineering capacity with water system planning, design, construction, and cost estimating is highly desirable.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write clear and concise project justifications, procedures, and detailed instructions.

Ability to communicate well with others and maintain effective working relationships, both verbally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language.

Knowledge of water systems modeling, design, engineering, and operations is preferred.

Knowledge of PUC - RULE 15 preferred

Strong project management skills, including knowledge of scheduling, prioritization, and coordination.

Ability to efficiently manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks.

Ability to make technical decisions and provide technical assistance when needed.

Ability to estimate the cost of projects to develop high-level budgets.

Experience with GIS and hydraulic modeling is highly preferred.

Experience and a high level of competency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Public presentation and speaking skills.

Communication with internal and external stakeholders

Experience with WQ regulations

Salary Range :

Bakersfield, CA & Chico, CA - $109,408.76 - $152,181.43 (DOE)

San Jose, CA - $111,706.35 - $155,377.25 (DOE)

Deadline to submit resume is Thursday, January 29, 2026.

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.