Sr. Public Works Engineer

The Senior Engineer selected for this opportunity will gain key public sector experience in project management of water and wastewater projects that can effectively position you to pursue and obtain key, sought-after public sector jobs. We are looking for a Senior Engineer that has 5 years of experience in engineering to work on-site and full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) in the Corona area.

Projects may include:

• Pipeline Rehabilitation and Underground Installation
• Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities
• MCC Upgrades

As a Senior Engineer, your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and oversee engineering planning, design, and construction activities for Public Works and Utilities projects, including supervision of staff and consultants.
• Perform and review a variety of technical calculations and ensure engineering work meets applicable standards and regulations.
• Provide mentorship and training to staff, set clear work expectations, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Coordinate projects and collaborate with other City divisions, departments, and outside agencies to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Assist with project budgeting, including preparing detailed cost estimates, identifying resource needs, and monitoring project expenditures.
• Prepare and present reports, technical documents, and project updates to management, committees, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as a project manager, planning, scheduling, and overseeing all phases of assigned engineering projects from concept through construction.
• Review and prepare design plans and specifications for projects such as grading, sewer, water, and wastewater facilities.
• Develop and manage RFPs and contracts for professional and construction services, including preparing scopes of work, evaluating proposals, negotiating terms, and administering contracts.
• Maintain organized project records, files, and databases to ensure documentation is accurate and up to date.

Job Requirements

As a Senior Engineer, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or related field
• At minimum, 5 years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience, including 1 year in a lead or supervisory capacity
• Preferred: Licensed California Professional Engineer (PE)
• Knowledge of water supply, pumping, storage, and distribution, as well as, wastewater, collection, treatment, and disposal
• Experience with staff supervision and assessment
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship in the U.S.)
• Valid CA Driver’s License and proof of insurance