Water Utility Engineer
4 months ago
Chico
Job Description Water Utility Engineer Chico, CA (On-site) Full-Time | Direct Hire Salary Range: $109,408 – $186,934 We are partnered with a leading regulated water utility to identify a Water Utility Engineer to support the planning, design, and delivery of critical capital infrastructure projects. This role offers long-term stability, public-impact work, and exposure to complex water system projects across distribution, storage, and treatment facilities. What You’ll Do • Plan, design, and deliver capital improvement projects including wells, pump stations, storage tanks, pipelines, pressure tanks, and treatment plants, • Manage projects from concept through construction, including scope, schedule, budget, and cost tracking, • Oversee construction activities, consultants, change orders, RFIs, inspections, and invoices, • Prepare and review permit applications, bid documents, and technical specifications, • Coordinate with internal districts, regulatory agencies, and public stakeholders, • Perform engineering calculations and civil design analysis, • Support capital budgeting, cost estimating, and regulatory filings, • Review easements, legal descriptions, and infrastructure records, • Assist with long-term water distribution system planning, • Conduct project safety planning and documentation What We’re Looking For • BS in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited), • 2+ years of experience with water distribution, treatment, wastewater, or related infrastructure projects, • EIT preferred; California PE strongly preferred, • Working knowledge of project management principles (PMP a plus), • Experience with engineering calculations, design analysis, and construction oversight, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Proficiency with standard engineering and office software tools, • Knowledge of water and wastewater systems highly desirable, • Valid California Driver’s License Why This Role • Work on mission-critical public infrastructure with long-term funding stability, • High visibility projects with meaningful community impact, • Competitive compensation with growth upside, • Exposure to regulatory, capital planning, and utility-scale engineering work