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 CompetenciesJob-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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Technical Communication | - Independently prepares well-structured technical reports, memos, and presentations.
- Explains complex engineering concepts to non-engineers and contributes to Agency planning discussions.
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Core CompetenciesProficiencies 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.
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| 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.
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| Collaboration | - Collaborates proactively across teams and external partners to solve problems.
- Coaches less experienced colleagues.
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| Customer Focus | - Anticipates customer needs and enhances processes using feedback.
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| 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.
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| Emotional Intelligence | - Manages emotions effectively and shows empathy.
- Adapts communication to others’ emotional states.
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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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