Senior Engineer

Salary : $161,419.02 - $196,672.11 Annually
Location : 6075 Kimball Ave., Chino CA 91708, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number:
Division\Department: Engineering Department
Opening Date: 10/12/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

THE POSITION:
The Inland Empire Utilities Agency is undertaking several significant capital improvement initiatives that will shape the Agency and the region over the next several years. To support these efforts, the Agency is seeking experienced Senior Engineers to provide advanced technical expertise, project leadership, and oversight in the planning, design, and delivery of complex, high-value capital projects.

Under general direction, the Senior Engineer will plan, coordinate, and direct major capital projects through all phases of project delivery, including project development, preliminary design, design, construction, start-up, and post-construction. The position will oversee complex professional assignments involving project planning, engineering consultant and contractor management, development and monitoring of project schedules and budgets, risk management, contract administration, construction coordination, and resolution of technical and project-related issues. The position may also lead multidisciplinary project teams, coordinate with internal departments and external agencies, oversee construction activities, and represent the Agency in meetings and negotiations with consultants, contractors, governmental organizations, and other stakeholders. Based on Agency needs, the Senior Engineer may be assigned to one or more functional areas, including construction management, project management, and constructability. The scope of their daily work will vary by assignment as described below.
Construction Management:

Supervise the delivery of complex public works projects through construction, commissioning, closeout, and turnover. Responsibilities include representing the Agency as the owner; administering construction contracts; managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and contractual matters; coordinating consultants, inspectors, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams; resolving field issues; negotiating change orders; and overseeing testing, start-up, and project turnover.
Project Management:

Supervise complex, high-value capital projects from planning and design through construction, start-up, and closeout. Responsibilities include managing project scope, schedule, budget, risk, contracts, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams; coordinating with Agency departments and external stakeholders; resolving complex technical and project delivery challenges; making independent decisions to maintain project progress; and providing direct supervision and mentorship to engineers and project managers.
Constructability:

Provide construction and operational expertise to support the Agency's Capital Improvement Program by evaluating projects before construction. Responsibilities include reviewing plans, specifications, schedules, and design packages to identify constructability challenges, sequencing and staging issues, access constraints, shutdown and tie-in requirements, operational impacts, coordination conflicts, and potential cost and schedule risks. This assignment collaborates closely with project managers, engineers, Operations and Maintenance staff, inspectors, consultants, and construction professionals to incorporate lessons learned, evaluate practical construction approaches, develop construction cost estimates, and help ensure projects are safe, coordinated, buildable, and construction-ready.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in engineering, and at least ten years of focused engineering experience, or six years of progressively responsible diversified engineering and project management experience, preferably in a wastewater/water utility, four years of which were at the level of IEUA's Senior Associate Engineer-PE; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Desired Experience when assigned to any area: Experience with water, wastewater, construction management, recycled water, pumping, treatment, or other process-intensive infrastructure is highly desirable.
LICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Agency's vehicle insurance program.

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California.

Skills and Abilities

• Proven ability to lead and mentor project teams, conduct performance evaluations, and promote a high-performing, safety-oriented culture.
• Skilled at building relationships and communicating technical information effectively with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to operate independently with sound engineering judgment and an understanding of organizational goals and priorities.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities to assess engineering challenges, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.

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Lead complex, high-value capital projects from planning and design through construction, start-up, and closeout. Responsibilities include managing project scope, schedule, budget, risk, contracts, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams; coordinating with Agency departments and external stakeholders; resolving complex technical and project delivery challenges; making independent decisions to maintain project progress; and providing technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and project managers.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted on a continuous basis. The deadline for first review is Monday, November, at 11:59 PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as this recruitment may close at anytime after the fire review period.

There are three (3) vacancies in the Engineering Department.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill three (3) vacancies and will establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the active status of the eligibility list.
The candidates selected to fill the three (3) vacancies may be selected from either this Senior Engineer recruitment or from the active Senior Project Manager recruitment. Applicants interested in both the Senior Engineer and the Senior Project Manager must submit separate applications for each recruitment.

Salary Range: PR 187

FLSA: Exempt

Probationary Period: 12 months

All employment applications will be reviewed for accuracy, completion, relevant experience, education, training and other job-related qualifications. Applicants with the strongest background relating to the responsibilities of this position will be invited to participate in the testing process which may include one or more of the following: written test, oral interview, performance/practical examination. A second round of interviews may also be conducted. Communications regarding this recruitment will be sent by email, and candidates will need to monitor their inbox/spam/junk email folder regularly to ensure they do not miss any relevant communication.