Water Utility Engineer

Engineer Position

The position is responsible for planning, designing, and delivering capital projects. These projects include wells, storage tanks, pump stations, pressure tanks, pipelines, and treatment plants. Projects may be new installations or modifications to existing facilities. This position is located in Chico, California.

Essential Functions :

• Plan and design capital projects based on Cal Water standards and specifications.
• Oversees the progress of construction or consultant work, change orders, invoices, and requests for information (RFI).
• Meets with districts to schedule, obtain basic permits, and coordinate proposed work and projects.
• Prepares permit submittals and communicates with permitting agencies.
• Prepares and reviews bid specifications.
• Reviews drawings and works with technicians to prepare drawings for typical infrastructure improvements.
• Develops and monitors the scope, schedule, and budget for assigned projects.
• Utilizes Company financial software to accurately monitor project costs during and at the end of construction.
• Assists in planning and preparing projects and for the Company's capital budget and Public Utility Commission (PUC) rate case filings including cost estimating and justification for projects, as well as data requests, tours, rebuttal, and settlement support.
• Assesses and analyze basic problems to recommend corrective actions.
• Reviews the legal description of easements and properties for proposed facilities.
• Assists in developing water distribution system long term plans.
• Organizes and attends meetings with other Cal Water staff members and public agencies to assess problems and determine solutions.
• Conducts research on existing infrastructure using databases, maps, drawings, photos, and paper files.
• Performs engineering calculations / civil design analysis to solve problems.
• Conducts project safety planning and develops project safety documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs work on-site in the assigned office location.

Minimum Qualifications :

Salary Range : $109,408.76 - $186,934.22

Deadline to submit resume is Thursday, November 13, 2025

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.