PRINCIPAL WATER ENGINEER

Salary : $149,460.00 - $187,680.00 Annually

Location : Riverside, CA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 25-7140-03

Department : Public Utilities-Water

Division : PU-WATER UTILITY - ENGINEERING

Opening Date : 10 / 23 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

The Position

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of Principal Engineer to fill one (1) vacancy in the Water Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and / or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

A Principal Engineer, under general direction, will plan, assign, supervise and review professional engineering work as the head of a major engineering section; assist in developing and carrying out policies and programs; and do related work as required.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
• Confer with supervisors and assistants regarding project priorities and progress.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation and administration of the capital improvement program and budget.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation of special engineering studies and reports.
• Coordinate activities with other City Departments, Divisions, and Sections and with outside agencies.
• Prepare and administer section budget.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate professional and technical subordinates.

In addition, when assigned as a Principal Water Engineer :

Qualifications

Education :

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a closely related area.

Experience :

Five years' experience in the performance of professional water engineering work including a minimum of two years of supervisory experience.

Necessary Special Requirements :

1. Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

2. Registration in California as a Professional Engineer

Highly Desired Qualifications :

1. Ability to interpret and implement RPU's Water Rules and Rates on new development

Understanding of the following :

2. Operation of our non-potable water system

3. Our water rates in general and especially the agricultural water rates

4. The City's General Plan and its effect on development

5. How to analyze the impact of new development on our current water system

6. How to engage with developers as required at the One Stop Shop

7. How to condition new development with water infrastructure requirements that support the proposed development and our water system

8. RPU's properties including maintenance requirements, surplus process, and how to deal with common property use with other agencies

9. General mapping and GIS system operation

10. Must possess exceptional customer service skills

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION :

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

3) Resume and Letter of Interest

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE : ( Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS :

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver's License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and / or medical / physical examination.

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options :

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates / times / locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Benefit Level II includes Senior Management, Management and Professional classifications (Exempt)

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows :

Management and Professional Units : $150 / month

Management and Professional Units : 64 hrs. per fiscal year.

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website :

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

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Instructions : The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and / or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.

Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

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Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

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Do you possess A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a closely related area?

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If you answered "yes" to previous question, please list the major course work completed?

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Please indicate the amount of experience you possess in the performance of professional water engineering work including a minimum of two years of supervisory experience.

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Are you currently registered as a Professional Engineer in the state of California?

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Do you have the ability to interpret and implement RPU's Water Rules and Rates on new development?

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Which of the following do you have understanding of? Check all that apply.

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Please indicate the type of valid driver's license you currently possess.

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Certification : I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questionnaire. Note : Employers and / or experience noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.

Required Question