Principal Engineer
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- Lead
- Posted 28 days ago
- Listed here until Nov 4, 2026
$213K to $259K a year as published by the employer
Applications are completed on the employer's own site.
Summary
Plans, administers, and manages engineering work related to water resources, flood control, and water supply under general direction.
About this role
Principal Engineer
Principal Engineer
Zone 7 Water Agency/ County of Alameda ·
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Livermore, California, United States (Hybrid) ·
Posted 26 days ago
$212k–$258k / yr
Member Company
Job Function Engineering
Job Type Full-Time
Job Duration Indefinite
Min Education BA/BS/Undergraduate
Min Experience 5-7 Years
Required Travel None
Salary $212,908.00 - $258,731.00
Salary - Type Yearly Salary
About this role
$212,908.80–$258,731.20/Yearly
Apply online by 5:00 p.m. October 19, 2026 Current Job Opportunities - County of Alameda
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under general direction, plans, administers, manages, reviews, and evaluates the work of an engineering section with major program responsibilities related to water resources, flood control, water supply and/or water treatment and distribution engineering in Zone 7 Water Agency; supervises professional engineers/geologists and support staff.
BENEFITS:
Zone 7 offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the needs of a diverse workforce and their families\*. These benefits include but are not limited to:
Health & Well-Being (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, EAP)
Financial Security (Defined Retirement, 457 or Roth plans) Alameda County Retirement Association
Work/Life Balance:
12 paid holidays and up to 4 paid floating holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase Childcare resources \*Flexible work options (9/80 work schedule; telework up to two (2) days per week upon approval) Tuition Reimbursement - up to $7,500 per fiscal year
Longevity Pay (2% at 5 years, additional 2% at 10 years)
\*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
Key Requirements
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education:
- Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Geology, or a closely related field.
Job ID: 86299818
About AWWA Entech Engineering, Inc.
The American Water Works Association is an international nonprofit society dedicated to providing total water solutions and managing water resources.
- Energy & Utilities
- 51 to 200 Employees employees