Senior Civil Engineer -Flood Control/Water Resources
Senior Civil Engineer - Water Resources & Flood Management
Location: West Sacramento, CA
Salary: $120,000 - $160,000
Job Type: Full-Time
Are you a California PE looking to take on a leadership role in water resources, flood management, and agricultural infrastructure projects throughout Northern California?
An established engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to support a diverse portfolio of flood control, agricultural drainage, environmental restoration, and water infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to work on impactful projects that directly support communities, agricultural operations, and regional water systems across the Sacramento Valley, Central Valley, and Delta regions.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead and manage water resources, flood control, drainage, and agricultural engineering projects.
- Perform engineering analyses, design calculations, and technical studies.
- Prepare construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and supporting documentation.
- Support grant and funding applications for public agency and infrastructure projects.
- Develop technical reports, memorandums, and project presentations.
- Serve as a key point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
- Lead project meetings and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continued growth of the engineering group.
What We're Looking For
- California Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within six months.
- 8+ years of civil engineering experience, preferably within water resources, flood control, drainage, agricultural infrastructure, or related fields.
- Project management experience with public agency and infrastructure projects.
- Experience preparing construction documents, specifications, and engineer's estimates.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to independently manage multiple projects and client relationships.
- Experience analyzing and interpreting complex engineering data.
- Proficiency with engineering design and modeling software commonly used in civil engineering applications.
Ideal Background
Candidates with experience in any of the following areas are encouraged to apply:
- Flood control and levee systems
- Agricultural water supply and drainage
- Water resources engineering
- Environmental restoration
- Public works infrastructure
- Stormwater management
- Hydraulic and hydrologic analysis
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Strong pipeline of impactful water resources and infrastructure projects.
- Opportunity to work closely with public agencies and agricultural clients.
- Leadership visibility and direct access to senior management.
- Collaborative environment with long-term career growth potential.
- Stable, well-established engineering practice with decades of regional presence and expertise.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending account options
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Professional license and association reimbursement
- Employee referral and recognition programs
Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and professional background.
If you're looking for an opportunity to lead meaningful water resources and flood management projects while advancing your career in a collaborative engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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