What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Water Infrastructure Planning Engineer position at Fortuna BMC?
You will serve as a senior strategic advisor supporting some of the most critical water infrastructure planning initiatives in the country. Your expertise will help shape long-term investments in water conveyance, reliability, resiliency, and modernization for one of the largest public utilities in the United States. This role allows you to influence executive decision-making and infrastructure priorities that impact millions of residents. Your experience in utility master planning, capital investment strategy, and water system modernization will be instrumental in driving future-state solutions.
This opportunity is contingent upon our client being awarded the contract.
WORKSITE: Remote
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday PST Hours
PAY RATE: 120.00
WHAT WE OFFER:
• Paid sick leave based on state regulations after 90 days of employment
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after a waiting period (60% paid by Fortuna)
• Free TeleMedicine and Mental Health support for all employees and their families
• Additional voluntary benefits: Group Life Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Critical Care, Short-Term Disability
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Evaluate water infrastructure planning alternatives and long-range investment strategies
• Assess system reliability, resiliency, and infrastructure modernization initiatives
• Support capital improvement prioritization and strategic infrastructure reviews
• Develop executive briefings, technical memoranda, and planning recommendations
• Participate in expert panel sessions and stakeholder strategy workshops
• Advise leadership on water supply reliability and climate adaptation planning
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• 15 years of municipal water infrastructure planning experience
• Experience with large water agencies, utilities, or engineering consulting firms
• Strong knowledge of water conveyance systems, aqueducts, and distribution planning
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
• Expertise in capital planning, resiliency, and asset investment strategy
• California public utility experience strongly preferred
Career Site: www.gofortuna.com.