Job Description
Job Description
The Senior Engineer – Water Pipeline Infrastructure helps oversee and accomplish any day-to-day infrastructure engineering and asset management related functions for the Agency in close coordination with the Engineering Manager. Independently manages own workload and timelines.
Functional Competencies Job-specific competencies critical to success:
Competency Typical Proficiency Expected for this Job Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Independently diagnoses and resolves engineering or construction issues.
- Weighs risks, considers multiple solutions, and adapts methods to specific project constraints.
- Exercises judgment to engage others as appropriate.
Project & Construction Management
- Independently manages medium-scale projects through planning, procurement, and construction phases.
- Develops and oversees scopes, schedules, budgets, and technical documents.
- Leads construction meetings, processes change orders, and ensures compliance with contract terms, codes, and safety standards.
- Coordinates internal teams and external partners; uses project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) to monitor progress and reporting.
Technical Evaluations, Review, and Assessment
- Independently reviews and assesses technical proposals, contractor submittals, and engineering designs.
- Ensures compliance with standards and project requirements.
- Designs and conducts credible technical evaluations related to water pipeline infrastructure function.
Water Pipeline Infrastructure Engineering and Maintenance
- Helps manage water pipeline design and construction projects, including rehabilitation and replacement.
- Manages hydraulic modeling, condition assessments, and cost-benefit analyses.
- Helps resolve operational issues and ensures regulatory compliance.
Technical Communication
- Independently prepares well-structured technical reports, memos, and presentations.
- Explains complex engineering concepts to non-engineers and contributes to Agency planning discussions.
Core Competencies Proficiencies in the Agency-wide competencies expected for this role:
Competency Typical Proficiency Expected for this Job Strategic Agility
- Considers department goals beyond their own tasks.
- Anticipates challenges, proposes solutions, and weighs trade-offs in a team or project context.
Operational Effectiveness
- Plans and prioritizes team tasks to improve coordination and outcomes.
- Balances competing demands.
- Leads improvements in team workflows to enhance quality and consistency.
Collaboration
- Collaborates proactively across teams and external partners to solve problems.
- Coaches less experienced colleagues.
Customer Focus
- Anticipates customer needs and enhances processes using feedback.
Decision Making
- Encourages collaboration and actively seeks and incorporates diverse perspectives and input.
- Makes tough calls within role and owns outcomes.
- Exercises judgment to say “no” to protect quality and integrity.
Emotional Intelligence
- Manages emotions effectively and shows empathy.
- Adapts communication to others’ emotional states.
Education - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field is required.
- A graduate degree in one of the above-mentioned fields is preferred.
Experience - 5 years minimum of progressively responsible professional engineering experience is required, including at least 2 years in project management or construction oversight.
- Experience in the planning, design, and implementation of water pipeline infrastructure projects is preferred.
Licenses and Certifications - Valid California Class C driver’s license and current automobile insurance are required.
- Professional Engineering License, State of California is preferred.
Typical working conditions and physical demands required to perform the essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:
- Work in an office setting, primarily sitting, occasionally standing and walking
- Operate standard office equipment, including computer, keyboard, mouse, monitor
- Read printed materials and digital text and images
- Occasionally lift, carry, push or pull materials up to 60 pounds with the use of proper equipment
- Operate a motor vehicle to visit various Agency sites
- Work outside at infrastructure or construction sites, occasionally in cramped spaces, walking in operational areas, sometimes with uneven terrain and exposure to noise, dust, cold or hot weather, etc.
- Follow strict safety procedures and risk mitigation measures
- Occasionally may be required to interact with Agency customers or members of the public
This position can be hybrid—typically with three days a week in the Agency offices at 13846 Conference Center Drive, Apple Valley, CA—if the employee qualifies under Mojave Water Agency’s Remote Work Policy . In-office presence is expected on a flexible basis, depending upon departmental needs and in coordination with the Engineering Manager. Remote work isn’t guaranteed and may change over time.
Compensation details: 117376-164327 Yearly Salary
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Job Tags
Contract work, For contractors, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours, 3 days per week,