About CCWD
Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) provides safe, reliable, high-quality water and related services that support the health and vitality of the communities it serves. Through responsible stewardship of both its infrastructure and its people, CCWD is committed to building and sustaining a skilled workforce prepared to meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s challenges.
Why Work Here
- Meaningful Public Service
Play a direct role in supporting safe, reliable water service that protects public health and strengthens the communities we serve. - Collaborative, Mission-Driven Culture
Work alongside dedicated professionals who value integrity, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement in service to the public. - Competitive Total Rewards & Professional Growth
CCWD offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including competitive pay, medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement benefits, paid leave, and opportunities that support ongoing professional growth.
The Opportunity
CCWD is seeking a skilled, motivated, and team-oriented, permanent full-time Senior Engineer in the Engineering Department. This position offers the opportunity to support a variety of functions and may be assigned to divisions such as Design or Construction, depending on organizational needs. The position is based at CCWD’s Administrative Office in Concord, California. The Senior Engineer will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight of a team of professionals responsible for implementing major capital projects.
This position will primarily be responsible for project management for design of projects from planning-level concept through final design and development of construction contract documents. This position may also lead construction management from contract award through start-up and transfer to CCWD’s Operations and Maintenance. The Senior Engineer will also work closely with the Director of Engineering, Construction Manager, and Principal Engineers to develop and implement systems, processes, and workflows to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness with which the Engineering Department manages its work. The selected candidate will serve as a supervisor to a team of Assistant/Associate Engineers responsible for implementation of projects and other initiatives.
Why You’ll Enjoy This Role
- Technical Growth & Expertise
Apply and grow your skills in negotiating scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and agreements with consultants and other CCWD's stakeholders, Demonstrate skills in negotiating change orders and engaging end users for construction and implementation of projects.- Collaborative and Influential Work
Collaborate with highly effective cross-functional teams and play a key role in shaping the lives of CCWD employees and the community.Key Responsibilities
- Assisting in the preparation of CCWD’s Capital Improvement Program plan and budget.
- Building and maintaining positive working relationships with employees, subordinate staff, management, consultants, and contractors.
- Researching and preparing clear, concise, and complete technical and administrative reports, contracts, and agreement-related documents, and other formal correspondence.
- Tracking scope, schedule, and budget for large and small projects.
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to implement projects and ensure CCWD’s interests are met.
For a full description of examples of duties, please refer to the job descriptions by visiting the following:Senior EngineerFor a full description of required knowledge, skills, and abilities, please refer to the job descriptions by visiting the following link:Senior EngineerPossession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the next step in the selection process. All candidate materials will be carefully evaluated and only those considered best qualified will be invited to the next step in the selection process.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
When working in an office environment, must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; ability to stand and walk between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. When working in the field, must possess strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, and crouch in conducting inspections; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various District and meeting sites; and vision to conduct inspections. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees primarily work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees also work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Employees may be required to work various shifts and outside of normal shift hours on evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Contra Costa Water District is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based upon race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other actual or perceived status protected under federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on individual qualifications and performance.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
One of the many CCWD goals is to pursue organizational excellence through diversity, equity, inclusivity, leadership, and professionalism. We recognize the strengths of staff creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and improved decision-making resulting from diverse perspectives, and we strive to be a culturally diverse organization that values, recognizes, and supports inclusion.
CONVICTION HISTORY
A condition of employment for all CCWD positions includes successfully passing a Department of Justice Live Scan fingerprint check and completion of the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. Additionally, in compliance with federal law, CCWD participates in E-Verify.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All CCWD employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. As such, CCWD employees may be called upon to support the activities of CCWD during an emergency situation.
Applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process should contact Human Resources at 925-688-8002.
