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Senior Engineer/Project Manager (Water) Dokken Engineering 1450 Frazee Rd suite 100, San Diego, CA 92108, USA, California, United States
 

Experience

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10 years - plus

Salary

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$ 150,000+

Job Type :

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Full-time

 

Job category

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Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering

Apply before :

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Sat Jul 25, 2026
Posted Date

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Mon Jan 26, 2026

Job Summary

At Dokken Engineering, we’re looking for the best and brightest to join our Water Resources team. We pride ourselves on offering best-in-industry benefits and opportunities for our staff including 9% 401k match and ESOP program. Dokken Engineering delivers innovative engineering solutions for water resources projects throughout the state of California. Come join us to develop and implement innovative water resources strategies and solutions -- on projects in the community you live in, regionally, and throughout California.

We are seeking a Senior Engineer/Project Manager (Water Resources) for our San Diego or Irvine office. You will be providing a variety of professional civil engineering and water resources tasks. The position can be focused in either municipal water (water and sewer) OR riverine hydraulics/flood control/drainage depending on experience of the right candidate.

Job Description

Under this position you will be providing a variety of professional civil engineering and water resources tasks and leading engineering work and exercising independent judgment.Under this position you will be providing a variety of professional civil engineering and water resources tasks and leading engineering work and exercising independent judgment.

Essential Functions:


• Lead projects associated with water resources design and analyses
• Lead in business development and project management of projects
• Lead preparation of engineering analyses for potable water, sewer, recycled water, drainage,flood control, and agricultural irrigation systems
• Lead small teams comprised of engineers and planners to deliver projects

Other Duties & Responsibilities:


• Coordination with internal/external disciplines, utility companies, subconsultants and clients
• Train Associate, Assistant, and Intern Engineering staff
• Attend meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and address action items
• Perform quality control for reports/projects
• Lead marketing efforts

Other Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:


• Strong connections with water agencies in northern California
• Strong understanding of basic and more complex water resources principles
• Stormwater Practitioner/Designer (QSP/D), Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM), or other water resources or project management certifications a plus
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong technical writing and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team