Senior or Principal Engineer

Mojave Water Agency•Apple Valley, CA

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Engineer – Water Pipeline Infrastructure manages infrastructure engineering and asset management functions for the Agency, working in close coordination with the Engineering Manager. They independently manage medium-scale capital projects through planning, procurement, and construction phases, conduct technical evaluations and assessments, and ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements. They apply advanced engineering software tools to support project design, spatial analysis, and asset data maintenance, and contribute to Agency planning through clear technical communication with internal teams and external partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field is required.
5 years minimum of progressively responsible professional engineering experience is required, including at least 2 years in project management or construction oversight.
Valid California Class C driver’s license and current automobile insurance are required.

Nice To Haves

A graduate degree in one of the above-mentioned fields is preferred.
Experience in the planning, design, and implementation of water pipeline infrastructure projects is preferred.
Professional Engineering License, State of California is preferred.
If hired, will be required to obtain a Professional Engineering License in California within two years of start date.

Responsibilities

Independently manages medium-scale projects through planning, procurement, and construction phases.
Develops and oversees scopes, schedules, budgets, and technical documents.
Leads construction meetings, processes change orders, and ensures compliance with contract terms, codes, and safety standards.
Coordinates internal teams and external partners; uses project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) to monitor progress and reporting.
Independently reviews and assesses technical proposals, contractor submittments, and engineering designs.
Ensures compliance with standards and project requirements.
Designs and conducts credible technical evaluations related to water pipeline infrastructure function.
Helps manage water pipeline design and construction projects, including rehabilitation and replacement.
Manages hydraulic modeling, condition assessments, and cost-benefit analyses.
Helps resolve operational issues and ensures regulatory compliance.
Independently prepares well-structured technical reports, memos, and presentations.
Explains complex engineering concepts to non-engineers and contributes to Agency planning discussions.
Integrates CADD, GIS, and/or other engineering software into project planning, design, and maintenance workflows.
Performs advanced spatial analyses (e.g., hydraulic modeling support, service area analysis).
Maintains accurate data in the software for water assets and coordinates with field staff for updates.
Listens actively and asks clarifying questions.
Communicates clearly, concisely and respectfully to coworkers, stakeholders and customers.
Manages emotions constructively in routine and stressful situations.
Follows through on commitments and updates others when plans change.
Adheres to policies, safety standards, and procedures.
Owns mistakes and takes corrective action.
Shares information and resources proactively.
Recognizes and values others' expertise and responsibilities; seeks input when needed.
Offers and requests help during high-demand or cross-team tasks.
Adapts to new processes, technologies, and priorities.
Identifies, suggests and helps implement improvement opportunities.