Senior Municipal Engineer

Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group10 months ago
Bakersfield, CA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Provost & Pritchard is seeking a Senior Municipal Engineer to support the planning, design, and delivery of water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for engineers who want purpose-driven work, hands-on project experience, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact in communities throughout California. Across California, small and disadvantaged communities face ongoing water and wastewater infrastructure challenges that directly affect public health, schools, and daily life. Through the Technical Assistance Funding Program, we partner with local governments to help these communities move from short-term fixes to long-term, sustainable solutions.

Salary: $108k-$145k/yr

LEVEL:

Senior
Schedule: Full-time
Location: Bakersfield, Clovis, Modesto or Visalia, CA

DATE POSTED:

1/22/2026

Key Responsibilities

  • Feasibility Studies / Engineering Reports
  • New/Replacement Infrastructure Design
  • Well, Pump Station, or Tank Design
  • Project Planning and Design
  • Project Funding Assistance Applications
  • Water System Consolidation Projects

Required Qualifications

  • Must hold an active CA PE license or be licensed in another state and be willing to sit for CA license within 6 months of hire
  • 10 years’ experience leading and directing work teams in studies, investigations, and designs delivering positive results for clients
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated project management experience required
  • Occasional field work and/or overnight travel may be required
  • Understanding of infrastructure construction techniques
  • Specific experience in grant writing and working with small rural communities is a plus

Required Skills

Feasibility Studies
Communication Skills
Project Management
Sewer and Stormwater Systems
Water Infrastructure Design
Design and Construction Techniques
Project Planning
Engineering Reports
Grant Writing