Principal Engineer

Job description

$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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Geology, or a closely related field. AND

Experience:

The equivalent of five (5) years’ full-time, progressively responsible professional engineering/geologist experience subsequent to becoming a Registered Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist that included two (2) years of supervisory or administrative experience. AND

Licenses:

• Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer OR a Professional Geologist issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• Possession of a valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required.

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.