Senior Engineer

THE POSITION

Central San, a forward‑thinking public utility, is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the Asset Management Group within the Planning and Optimization Division. The Senior Engineer will supervise the Asset Management workgroup, including one Lead GIS Analyst and two GIS Analysts. This position plays a key role in advancing Central San’s enterprise asset management strategy by improving data quality, strengthening cross‑division collaboration, and aligning technology, systems, and staff expertise to support organization‑wide, data‑driven decision making.

This position oversees Central San’s Asset Management Program, including lifecycle planning, risk‑based prioritization, and integration of asset data systems to support data‑driven decisions.

The Senior Engineer will provide leadership and technical oversight to a multidisciplinary team, supervising projects that span multiple programs and divisions. The role demands independent judgment, initiative, and coordination of complex engineering and management tasks.

Central San is advancing its condition assessment for treatment plant and collection system, asset handover, BIM integration, and digital transformation efforts, and seeks a leader with both technical expertise and strategic vision to guide these initiatives.

• Lead the Condition Assessment Program for the treatment plant and collection system.
• Enhance and transform the Asset Management Program into a fully integrated 3‑D environment supporting asset tracking, condition modeling, and long‑term capital planning.
• Integrate intelligent and machine‑learning tools to improve predictive maintenance and asset performance analytics.
• Oversee development of the Asset Handover Tool to ensure seamless data integration across planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance.

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil, mechanical, or chemical engineering, or a closely related field. A master’s degree in engineering is desirable.
• Two years of full‑time experience comparable to that of an Associate Engineer in the district, including one year of supervising professional, technical, and/or trade personnel.
• Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a professional engineer issued by the State of California in civil, mechanical, or chemical engineering.

Applicants must submit a completed District application and supplemental questionnaire available online tralsan.org. A resume may be attached but is not a substitute for a completed application and supplemental questionnaire. Responses such as “See resume” will not be considered.

Selected candidates will participate in the examination process, which may include written, practical, application screening, and/or oral board examinations. Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list that is valid for six months, possibly extendable. The list may be used to fill future vacancies in this classification.

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement. All applicants will be notified of the results.

Successful candidates not currently employed in regular status by the District must pass a pre‑employment physical to be considered for appointment.

Mid‑management and confidential employees enjoy fully paid dental, vision, and life insurances. Employees have a choice of medical plans, including chiropractic. Kaiser and Health Net Smart Care are fully paid by the District. Employees entitled to dual health coverage may receive an additional $400 per month, entirely contributed to deferred compensation.

Employees are members of the Contra Costa County Employees’ Retirement Association with reciprocity to CalPERS. The retirement benefit formula is 2% at age 62 unless reciprocity is established, or 2% at age 55 with reciprocity.

The District offers liberal vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays per year. Mid‑management and confidential employees earn 24 hours of administrative leave annually.

The District does not participate in the Social Security System apart from mandatory…