Principal Engineer - Muncipal

Available in Other Offices: Bakersfield, Camarillo, Modesto, Riverside, Sacramento, or Visalia, CA (Any CA Office)

Summary:

Provost & Pritchard is seeking a Principal Municipal Engineer to support the planning, design, and delivery of water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for engineers who want purpose-driven work, hands-on project experience, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact in communities throughout California.

Across California, small and disadvantaged communities face ongoing water and wastewater infrastructure challenges that directly affect public health, schools, and daily life. Through the Technical Assistance Funding Program, we partner with local governments to help these communities move from short-term fixes to long-term, sustainable solutions. Serious candidates must have an interest and/or experience in areas such as:

• Feasibility Studies / Engineering Reports


• New/Replacement Infrastructure Design


• Well, Pump Station, or Tank Design


• Project Planning and Design


• Project Funding Assistance Applications


• Water System Consolidation Projects

Qualifications:

• Must hold an active CA PE license or licensed in another state and be willing to sit for CA license within 6 months of hire


• 10 years' experience leading and directing work teams in studies, investigations, and designs delivering positive results for clients


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Demonstrated project management experience required


• Occasional field work and/or overnight travel may be required


• Understanding of infrastructure construction techniques


• Specific experience grant writing and working with small rural communities is a plus