Principal Engineer - Civil, Water Resources

Webuild Staffing () has been retained exclusively by the City of Escondido to recruit a highly qualified Principal Engineer to lead critical engineering initiatives and oversee major and minor engineering, development, and construction projects within the Utilities Department, Construction Engineering Division.

The ideal individual for this role would has six years (full-time equivalent) of responsible civil / water resources engineering experience, including two years in project management and public administration working within a municipal engineering department or private water resources consulting firm possessing a strong understanding of engineering principles, municipal project management, and regulatory compliance.

The Principal Engineer will manage and actively participate in water resources engineering activities, such as the planning, design and construction implementation of major and minor water, wastewater and recycled water capital improvement programs (“CIP”) and private land development projects. This leadership role ensures adherence to and compliance with established standards, policies and procedures while performing advanced-level professional engineering duties to complete technical and complex tasks within the assigned area of responsibility. Candidates must have previous wastewater engineering / design experience (management and design skills).

Responsibilities:

• Plans, prioritizes, assigns, reviews, and participates in the planning, design, and construction implementation of the City’s major and minor water, wastewater and recycled water Capital Improvement Program (“CIP”) projects, including state and federally funded projects.
• Manges the City’s private land development projects, from entitlement through construction, including detailed review and plan checking of parcel maps, tentative maps, grading plans, improvement plans and building plans related to water, wastewater and recycled water.
• Serves as project manager for federally and state funded projects, including water resources projects, ensuring compliance with grant funding requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinates multi-agency Utilities programs and projects, representing the City and developing regional procedures as required.
• Establishes schedules and resource allocation for water, wastewater and recycled water engineering services, identifying and addressing needs to meet project goals.
• Develops and implements goals, objectives, as well as standards, policies, and procedures for the Utilities Engineering division to optimize water, wastewater and recycled water systems operation and performance, in addition to maximizing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manages Utilities consultants and their contracts, including preparation of project scopes of work, reviewing and processing invoices, tracking and monitoring performance, budget and schedule.
• Responds to public and staff inquiries, concerns, and complaints, ensuring timely and effective resolutions.
• Performs complex water, wastewater and recycled water engineering tasks including, hydraulic analysis and modeling, water and sewer study review and analysis, preparation and interpretation of detailed plans, specifications and estimates (“PSE’s”) and constructability and value engineering assessments.
• Prepare and administer Utilities program and project budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Develops and establishes schedules and methods for providing assigned services; identifies resource needs; reviews resource needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly.
• Represents the City and Utilities, serving on boards and committees, preparing and presenting reports and correspondence, as required.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the water and wastewater industry; introduces and incorporates new developments as appropriate into programs.

Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Must possess a valid California Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer (PE). Strong technical expertise, in project design, budget management and report preparation is essential.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work within a dynamic municipal Utilities engineering and construction team, leading complex and impactful projects that shape the community's future. As Principal Engineer, you will be instrumental in fostering innovation, ensuring safety, and enhancing the quality of life for Escondido’s residents.

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