Golden State Water Company · 2 months ago
Project Engineer I or II
Golden State Water Company is one of the largest investor-owned water utilities in the United States, delivering quality water to over 1 million people. The Project Engineer I/II is responsible for overseeing the delivery and completion of capital projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget while coordinating with various stakeholders.
DeliveryInfrastructureQuality AssuranceTransportationWater
Responsibilities
Assists in the oversight of construction activities for assigned capital projects for Golden State Water Company
Coordinates internal and external resources towards the completion of assigned capital projects while balancing the needs of operations and customer service functions and schedules
Prepares and monitors and reports on project schedules and budgets and suggests corrective actions when needed
Monitors quality control and inspection activities on assigned projects and suggests corrective actions when required
Coordinates field changes with appropriate engineering staff
Prepares and presents to supervisor periodic reports on progress of assigned capital projects
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
Oversees construction of multiple capital projects for the regulated utilities of American States Water including Golden State Water
Works independently on smaller projects when required
Coordinates internal and external resources towards the completion of assigned capital projects while balancing the needs of operations and customer service functions and schedules
Prioritizes assigned capital projects within area of responsibility
Prepares and monitors and reports on project schedules and budgets and implements corrective actions when needed
Monitors quality control and inspection activities on assigned projects and implements corrective actions when required
Coordinates field changes with appropriate engineering staff
Prepares and presents to supervisor periodic reports on progress of assigned capital projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering OR Bachelor's degree in construction management or a closely related field
Strong oral and written communication and analytical skills
Must be willing to travel as required by project needs. Travel can be up to one overnight stays per month and turnaround full-day trips, by car or by air, up to 2 days per month
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of project management, construction management, planning, and budgeting, safe work practices, plus knowledge of fire department and other local agency regulations as they pertain to the construction and installation of water supply and distribution projects
Ability to: Analyze data on project budgets and schedules and identify corrective actions; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; make effective, professional presentations; write and create technical publications; establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, professional associates and with the general public
Preferred
Knowledge of project management software (particularly MS Project) preferred
Experience with PowerPlan fixed assets software and JD Edwards accounting software packages a plus
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state the individual is assigned OR Project management certification by the Project Management Institute (PMI) or the American Academy of Project Management (AAPM) strongly preferred
Two years of construction management experience on public works or public utility projects
Knowledge of and experience using project management software (particularly MS Project) preferred
Experience with PowerPlan fixed assets software and JD Edwards accounting software package a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents
Paid vacation and sick time
Twelve Company paid holidays per year
401(k) retirement plan
Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan
Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending plans
Company
Golden State Water Company
Founded in 1929, Golden State Water Company (Golden State Water) is an investor-owned public utility that provides water service to more than 1 million customers in over 80 communities in Northern, Coastal and Southern California.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$200M2023-06-28Debt Financing· $200M
Recent News
2025-11-05
2025-08-07
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