Civil Engineer - Water Distribution & Infrastructure in Seattle

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Chico, CA (
On-Site
) | Full-Time | Direct Hire | $113K – $173K + Defined Benefit Pension

Relocation assistance available for highly qualified candidates. Remote/hybrid not available.

We are partnered with California’s largest regulated water utility to recruit a Civil Engineer – Water Distribution & Infrastructure for their Chico district. This is a permanent, direct‑hire role for civil or mechanical engineers with experience in water distribution, potable water, pump station design, pipeline design, or related water infrastructure — seeking real capital project ownership, long‑term stability, and one of the last true defined benefit pension plans in private‑sector engineering.

This is a permanent position supporting the planning, design, and delivery of water infrastructure capital improvement projects (CIP), including potable water distribution systems, wells, pump stations, storage tanks, pipelines, and treatment facilities.

• $113K – $173K depending on experience
• Defined benefit pension — guaranteed retirement income; fewer than 20% of private‑sector engineers have access to this today
• Union‑negotiated annual wage increases with transparent pay bands and employment protections backed by a collective bargaining agreement
• Stable, ratepayer‑funded capital budgets — your projects are funded and moving regardless of market conditions
• Growth path within a $1.6B capital investment program (2025–2027): increasing project complexity, mentorship, and a clear ladder toward senior and principal engineer classifications

• Plan, design, and deliver capital improvement projects (CIP) — wells, pump stations, storage tanks, pipelines, pressure tanks, and water treatment facilities (new installations and modifications to existing infrastructure)
• Manage projects through the full lifecycle: concept, design, procurement, construction, and closeout — including scope, schedule, budget, and cost tracking
• Oversee construction activities; manage consultants, contractors, change orders, RFIs, inspections, and invoices
• Prepare and review permit applications, bid documents, and technical specifications; communicate with permitting agencies including the Division of Drinking Water (DDW)
• Perform hydraulic analysis, engineering calculations, and civil design analysis to solve water system problems
• Prepare and review drawings; work with engineering technicians on standard infrastructure improvements using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS tools
• Support capital budgeting, cost estimating, and CPUC rate case filings — including project justifications, data requests, and settlement support
• Review easements, legal descriptions, and infrastructure records for proposed water system facilities
• Assist in developing long‑term water distribution system plans and potable water supply reliability assessments
• Coordinate with district operations, regulatory agencies (DDW, SWRCB), and public stakeholders
• Conduct project safety planning in accordance with AWWA standards and company safety protocols

• BS in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution (required; no substitutions)
• 2+ years of experience in the design and project management of water distribution, potable water, wastewater, oil and gas, or related civil infrastructure — water main design, pump station design, or well construction experience highly valued
• EIT (Engineer‑in‑Training) required;
  California PE license strongly — candidates actively pursuing licensure encouraged to apply. Master’s degree or advanced specialty certification a…