At Dokken Engineering, we’re looking for the best and brightest to join our Water Resources team.  Dokken Engineering delivers innovative engineering solutions for water resources projects throughout the state of California.  Come join us to develop and implement innovative water resources strategies and solutions -- on projects in the community you live in, regionally, and throughout California.

We are seeking a Senior Engineer/Project Manager (Water Resources) for our San Diego or Irvine offices.  You will be providing a variety of professional civil engineering and water resources tasks. You will be performing engineering work and exercising independent judgment.

Essential Functions:

• Lead projects associated with water resources design and analyses
• Lead in business development and project management of projects
• Lead preparation of engineering analyses for potable water, sewer, recycled water, drainage, flood control, and agricultural irrigation systems

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordination with internal/external disciplines, utility companies, subconsultants and clients
• Train Associate, Assistant, and Intern Engineering staff
• Attend meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and address action items
• Perform quality control for reports/projects
• Lead marketing efforts

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field
• California Professional Civil Engineer license
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive water resources experience
• CA driver’s license

Other Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering a plus
• Strong understanding of basic and more complex water resources principles
• Stormwater Practitioner/Designer (QSP/D), Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM), or other water resources or project management certifications a plus
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong technical writing and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

NOTE: Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change at any time and may include other tasks, as assigned.

                                            SENIOR ENGINEER (Water Resources)

Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand or walk for the entire duration of a workday
• Will use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a regular basis
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Work mostly indoors. Occasionally work outdoors in remote or urban environments
• Usually work near others, such as in a shared office space
• Occasionally wear protective gear, such as a hard hat
• Sometimes work in noisy or distracting work environments
• Occasionally travel to a project site by automobile and/or airplane
• Occasionally work from a vehicle while at project sites

 Introductory/Probationary Period: At-Will Employment

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

It is the policy of this Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, or disability.  Such action shall include employment, promotion, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training.

• Master’s Degree in Engineering a plus
• Strong understanding of basic and more complex water resources principles
• Stormwater Practitioner/Designer (QSP/D), Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM), or other water resources or project management certifications a plus
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong technical writing and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

About Dokken Engineering

Founded in 1986, Dokken is a multi-disciplinary professional services firm specializing in all phases of project development, including preliminary engineering, feasibility, environmental studies, documents, PSRs, PA&EDs, PS&Es, right-of-way appraisals, acquisitions, and relocation construction management for public agency clients. Dokken is headquartered in Folsom, with three additional offices in Redding, San Diego, and Orange County. Over the years, we have developed exceptional experience and expertise, having engineered and obtained environmental compliance on over 3,000 infrastructure projects, including over 2,000 federally funded projects. Dokken works exclusively with public agencies, including cities, counties, municipalities, and joint agencies. Many of our staff have experience working directly with and previously for local agencies or resource agencies, such as Caltrans, FHWA, and the U.S. and California Department of Fish & Wildlife. Through this combined experience, we understand our clients’ needs and work collaboratively with them to develop innovative solutions for project delivery. Combining our extensive knowledge and unparalleled commitment to project deliv...ery saves our clients valuable time and money. Dokken employs over 140 civil, traffic, structural, and water resources engineers, environmental planners, community outreach experts, and funding and right-of-way specialists who deliver seamless and cost-effective projects. We have worked throughout the state for federal and state-local agencies. The majority of project work is performed by one team under one roof, maximizing project coordination and communication.

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