What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Engineer position at Palmdale Water District?
Palmdale Water District, Palmdale, CA
Principal Engineer
Hiring Range: $182,769.60 – $211,993.56
First application review 05/08/2026, final deadline to apply 05/22/2026
The Palmdale Water District is seeking a dynamic and experienced Principal Engineer to help lead critical infrastructure in one of Southern California’s fastest-growing communities. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day Capital Improvement Program (CIP) delivery and development projects, ensuring reliable, high-quality water systems that support continued growth.
In this role, you’ll serve as a senior technical leader, overseeing complex water system planning, design, and construction while supervising and mentoring engineering staff. You’ll work closely with developers, agencies, and leadership to move projects forward, solve challenges, and maintain high standards for quality, safety, and compliance. This position also plays a key role in budgeting, long-range planning, and representing the District on impactful initiatives.
Depending on the candidate pool, the position may be filled as a Senior Engineer, so all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
To learn more, see the Recruitment Brochure: https://publuu.com/flip-book/66404/2428736
CPS HR Consulting is partnering with the District for this recruitment. All resumes will be collected through CPS HR’s Government Jobs platform. The chosen candidate will be a full-time permanent employee of the District.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpshrrs/jobs/5310664/principal-engineer
For Questions, Contact:
Rachael Danke
CPS HR Consulting
rdanke@cpshr.us
(916) 471-3323
Salary : $182,770 - $211,994