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Civil Senior Principal Engineer in Water Resources

1/3/2026

The Civil Senior Principal Engineer will manage various civil engineering projects related to Public Works and Water Resources, ensuring project scope, budgets, and schedules are met. They will also mentor less-experienced team members and secure new business through client relations.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Engineering design, planning, and survey consultancy serving the Energy, Public Infrastructure, and Development markets. Admired as the Spartan Army of consulting firms; agile, responsive, and effective. Offices in San Luis Obispo, Bakersfield, and Santa Monica.
About the Role

Description

 You’ll Come for a Job…But You’ll Stay for an Exciting Career! Engineering and Designing Reliable, Responsive, Solutions.

SINCE 1976, CANNON has provided creative solutions to clients in the energy industry, water resources, public infrastructure, and commercial and residential development. We work hard. We play hard. We have fun.


JOIN CANNON as a CIVIL SENIOR PRINCIPAL ENGINEER in WATER RESOURCES in IRVINE. Irvine offers warm weather, beautiful scenery, and is a top bicycling city with miles of on-road bicycle lanes and mountain bike trails. It is one of the safest communities and the public schools have consistently ranked among the best in California. 


PROJECTS INCLUDE Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Collection Facilities, Water Distribution Systems, Water Treatment Plants, Storm Drainage Collection Systems and Facilities, Water Main Replacements, Potable Water Pump Stations and Reservoirs.


CIVIL SENIOR PRINCIPAL ENGINEER JOB SUMMARY

As a California licensed PE, responsible for project management (scope, schedule, budget, and business development), preparing engineering reports and analyses, designing, and preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of Public Works/Water Resources projects. Assignments include mentoring less-experienced team members. In this role, the Project Manager will be responsible for obtaining new business (seller-doer).


CIVIL SENIOR PRINCIPAL ENGINEER JOB DUTIES

  • Concurrently manages a variety of civil engineering Public Works-Water Resources projects.
  • Tracks project scope, budgets, and schedules to ensure fulfillment of contract commitments and profitability.
  • Effectively manages quality assurance and quality control.
  • Uses technical knowledge to prepare PSandE for water resources projects, including water, sewer, and storm drains (pipelines, pump stations, lift stations, storage reservoirs, etc.).
  • Primary interface with clients on project coordination and design and follow-up to ensure quality standards are met, efficiency levels are maintained, and client satisfaction, respect, and confidence are assured.
  • Directs/mentors project engineers and design engineers on technical matters and procedures and acts as a technical resource to staff.
  • Responsible for securing new work by establishing and fostering client relations and developing proposals (scope, schedule, and fee estimates).
  • Develops and maintains strong relationships with ongoing clients and actively seeks to expand services to them.
  • Regularly engages in professional/community activities that promote the Cannon brand (writing, speaking, etc.).

Requirements

  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college.
  • Requires a minimum of 15 years’ experience in Civil Engineering specifically pertaining to Public Works/Water Resources projects.
  • Requires minimum 8 years of project management experience pertaining to Public Works/Water Resources projects. 
  • Requires a California P.E. license.
  • Working knowledge of typical computer software programs used in civil engineering design (AutoCAD, Civil3D, Hydrology and Hydraulic, AES, WSPG, Flowmaster, etc.)
  • Must be proficient with MS Office Suite. 
  • A proven track record and strong desire to provide superior client service and delivery.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver on time within budget. 
  • Experience in staff management, mentoring and resource management a plus. 

  

WE OFFER competitive salaries, excellent benefits package, remote work flexibility, and an active and positive team building, work environment.


Cannon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.

Key Skills
Project ManagementCivil EngineeringPublic WorksWater ResourcesQuality AssuranceClient CoordinationTechnical ResourceMentoringBusiness DevelopmentProposal DevelopmentHydrologyHydraulicAutoCADCivil3DMS OfficeStaff Management
Categories
EngineeringConstructionEnvironmental & SustainabilityGovernment & Public SectorTrades
Benefits
Competitive SalariesExcellent Benefits PackageRemote Work Flexibility
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