Senior Engineer

The Agency is seeking a forward-thinking, solutions-driven Senior Engineer

to join our team. We're looking for someone who is strategic, innovative, and collaborative—someone who thrives on solving problems and driving progress. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication and data analysis skills, a commitment to continuous learning, and a deep understanding of project management, office engineering, and financial tools. Familiarity with water and wastewater treatment operations is essential, as this role will provide critical technical support across departments and help implement emerging technologies. If you're passionate about improving infrastructure, creating efficiencies, and making a lasting impact on your community, all while working with a team of dedicated engineering professionals—this is the opportunity for you.

Education, Training, And Experience

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in engineering, and at least ten years of

focused

engineering experience, or six years of progressively responsible

diversified

engineering and project management experience, preferably in a wastewater/water utility, four years of which were at the level of IEUA's Senior Associate Engineer-PE; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

LICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Agency's vehicle insurance program.

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California.

Skills And Abilities

- Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams, conduct performance evaluations, and promote a high-performance, safety-oriented culture.

- Skilled at building relationships and communicating technical information effectively with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

- Ability to operate independently with sound engineering judgment and an understanding of organizational goals and priorities.

- Strong analytical and decision-making abilities to assess engineering challenges, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.

- Experience with office engineering through reviewing new connection requests, plan checks, issuing construction permits and utility research.

- Ability to perform hydraulic analysis and experience with modeling software for sewer and pressurized flow systems.

About Us

To view the full job description, please click here.

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency is a regional wastewater treatment agency and wholesale distributor of imported water to approximately 935,000 people across 242-square miles in western San Bernardino County. Under the leadership of a directly elected five-member Board of Directors, the Agency is committed to supporting the needs of its service area and safeguarding public health through significant investments in a diverse water supply portfolio, reliable municipal/industrial wastewater collection and treatment services, and other related utility services in a regionally planned and cost-effective manner.

As a member agency of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan), IEUA provides supplemental water supplies, primarily via the State Water Project (SWP) for distribution among nine retail agencies. IEUA also replenishes local groundwater supplies with captured stormwater and recycled water produced by IEUA that is later extracted by local water agencies for use as a drinking water supply.

At IEUA, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture that promotes growth, accountability, and collaboration. Our eight organizational attributes are the foundations of our success and guide us in our daily operations.

- Safety- We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.

- Continuous Learning and Improvement- Our commitment to professional development ensures that our team members are always equipped with the latest knowledge and skills.

- Efficiency- We strive to optimize our processes and resources to deliver the highest quality services in the most effective manner.

- Collaboration- By leveraging diverse perspectives and expertise, we create innovative solutions and drive our mission forward.

- Accountability- By owning our responsibilities, following through on our commitments, and doing the right thing when no one is looking, we ensure that we meet our goals and uphold our standards of excellence.

- Coaching for Performance- Our leaders are committed to providing guidance and support to help team members reach their full potential.

- Respect- We value each individual’s contributions and treat everyone with dignity and consideration.

- Employee Engagement- By fostering a sense of belonging and purpose, we ensure that our employees are motivated and invested in our mission.

Click the links to learn more about our Agency's Mission, Vision, and Values, including our Strategic Plan.