*This position is eligible for annual COLAs and merit increases each January.
The Sacramento Suburban Water District (District) is seeking a dynamic Senior Engineer to provide technical leadership and oversight of critical infrastructure projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and operational excellence. The Senior Engineer will oversee and mentor a small team, manage consultants and contractors, guide project execution, and uphold regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is a skilled, hands-on engineering professional who excels in a collaborative environment, combining technical expertise in water system engineering with strong decision-making abilities and practical problem-solving skills. They are highly communicative, detail-oriented, and adept at navigating complex regulatory and contractual requirements. With a balanced approach of confidence and adaptability, they foster teamwork, engagement, and efficiency while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a supportive and knowledgeable leader to make a lasting impact on the District’s infrastructure and operations. Lead with expertise and innovate with impact; apply today!
The Sacramento Suburban Water District (SSWD) is a publicly owned and operated water utility governed by a 5-member board of directors. SSWD was formed in 2002 by the consolidation of the Northridge Water District and the Arcade Water District. SSWD’s service area is approximately 36 square miles and has a population of nearly 200,000.
SSWD’s water supply is primarily groundwater, but is supplemented by surface water when available — an approach termed conjunctive use. Conjunctive use was initiated to address declining groundwater levels resulting from many years of groundwater pumping by many entities. Through in-lieu groundwater recharge that was made possible by conjunctive use, SSWD has contributed significantly to a broad-based effort to arrest the groundwater decline.