UTILITIES SENIOR WATER ENGINEER - WATER DELIVERY

The Position

The 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.

Work Performed

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.

Qualifications

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.

Selection Process

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.

Benefit Level II includes Senior Management, Management and Professional classifications (Exempt)

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. And is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,734 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
  
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $45 per month.
  
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
  
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
  
• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $100 per month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
  
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan for specific details.
  
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
  
• Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long-Term Disability Plan.
  
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs. = 144 hrs., 10+ yrs. = 184 hrs.
  
• Administrative Leave - 64 hrs per fiscal year.
  

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 7/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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