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Job Description
Job Description
Capital Planning Engineer (Water Infrastructure – Hybrid, 1–2 Year Assignment)
Locations : San Jose, Los Angeles, Chico, or Bakersfield, CA (Hybrid)
Employment Type : Full-Time (Staffing Assignment Through Innovation Consulting LLC)
Assignment Length : 1–2 years with potential for direct hire
Compensation : $119,000 – $182,000
About the Opportunity
Innovation Consulting LLC is hiring three Capital Planning Engineers to support a major California water utility’s capital planning and regulatory strategy for the 2027 General Rate Case (GRC).
This role is ideal for civil engineers who enjoy analytical work, early-phase design, and shaping long-term infrastructure investments. You'll analyze water system needs, develop capital project plans, and prepare justification documents used in critical regulatory filings.
These positions offer hybrid flexibility from one of four supported locations : San Jose, Los Angeles, Chico, or Bakersfield.
Responsibilities
Capital Planning & Engineering
- Develop short- and long-term Capital Improvement Plans (CIP) for assigned districts.
- Assess infrastructure conditions, operational data, and lifecycle costs.
- Perform preliminary engineering to define project scope, schedule, and budget.
Regulatory & GRC Support
Data-Driven Analysis
Collaboration & Site Work
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Experience
Compensation & Benefits
Innovation Consulting LLC offers premium benefits beginning day one :
Why This Role Moves Fast
This engineering program is a top priority, and we are staffing three roles immediately. Talent with water systems, capital planning, utilities, or infrastructure analysis backgrounds typically advances quickly.
If you enjoy strategic engineering work with a high degree of impact — and want the possibility of converting to direct hire after the assignment — this is a strong career opportunity.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Innovation Consulting LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment.