CalAm Lead, Project Delivery Engineer

Published: March 11, 2026

About the role

The Lead, Project Delivery Engineer is responsible for managing all project delivery activities for multiple water and wastewater utility system capital projects or programs, including selection and management of consulting engineering firms, technical reviews of design packages, developing technical bid packages, and managing construction activities. Responsibilities may also include technical partnering and supervision over consulting engineers, contractors, technicians, and/or CAD operators.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple water and wastewater engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Drive efficiency into project delivery through the monitoring of delivery metrics (unit costs, target costs vs. actual, etc.) and pursuit of more effective delivery and procurement approaches.
• Delivery of assigned Capital Projects and/or programs in accordance with policies and procedures set forth in the Capital Investment Management (CIM) system to meet asset needs.
• Ensure Asset Owner satisfaction in accordance with the scope of work agreed upon for each project.
• Interact with Operations personnel to ensure project delivery program meets operation’s needs.
• Coordinate with operations personnel on operational impacts related to project delivery program.
• Interact with internal stakeholders and external governmental agencies to coordinate land acquisition, easements, rights of ways, permits, certificates, and other project approvals for assigned projects and programs.
• Ensure compliance with established regulatory criteria, specifications, and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years’ experience in engineering design, planning, construction, project delivery, and/or project management.
• Water system and wastewater collection system hydraulic modeling experience is a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Professional Engineer (PE) required.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design theory and practice.
• Familiarity with project management, construction and contract management, water and wastewater facilities, and utility operations.
• Knowledge of current trends in water quality and treatment and other aspects of the water industry.
• Familiarity with environmental regulatory requirements and trends impacting the water industry.
• Sound business acumen and judgment.
• Effective quantitative and analytical skills; attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills (e.g., report writing, listening, and presentation).
• Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., tact/diplomacy, persuasion, team building, cooperation, leadership, ability to motivate others).
• Financial analysis skills, including budget management, business modeling, and basic accounting knowledge.

Pay

Base salary range: $100,260 – $164,860 per year. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. Compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education, and/or experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) Defined Contribution Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Voluntary benefits
• Health and wellness programs
• Learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally

Work Environment

Primarily in the office with occasional work in the field at water/wastewater facilities to conduct site investigations and participate in on-site project kick-off/review meetings. Travel up to 20%, as required.

Competencies

• Champions safety
• Customer obsessed
• Cultivates innovation
• Nimble learning
• Drives Results
• Collaborates