Senior Engineer/Project Manager Water Resources

About the Role

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 benets and opportunities for our staff including 9% 401k match and ESOP program. We were rated as a best company to work for by the Sacramento Business Journal in 2025. 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 Folsom office. The position can be focused in either municipal water (water and sewer) OR riverine hydraulics/ood control/drainage depending on experience of the right candidate. 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,

ood 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

General Info

Job Location

Folsom, CA, USA

Job type

Full Time

Workspace

Hybrid

Salary

$150,000+ per year

Questions about the role?

Reach our recruiting team at:

jobs@dokkenengineering.com

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related eld
• California Professional Civil Engineer license
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive water resources experience
• CA driver's license

Other Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Master's Degree in Engineering a plus
• Strong connections with water agencies in northern California
• Strong understanding of basic and more complex water resources principles
• Stormwater Practitioner/Designer (QSP/D), Certied Floodplain Manager (CFM), or other water resources or project management certications 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

NOTE: Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change at any time and may include other tasks, as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand or walk for the entire duration of a workday
• Will use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a regular basis
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Work mostly indoors. Occasionally work outdoors in remote or urban environments
• Usually work near others, such as in a shared office space
• Occasionally wear protective gear, such as a hardhat
• Sometimes work in noisy or distracting work environments
• Occasionally travel to a project site by automobile and/or airplane
• Occasionally work from a vehicle while at project sites

FLSA Status: Full-Time Exempt

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (starting at 3 weeks/year)

• 10 paid holidays

• 40 hours of paid career development (training/workshops, etc., with all travel expenses included)

• Comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement benefits including 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with generous, industry-leading employer match of 9%

• Participation in Employee Stock Ownership Plan (over the past 5 years, the company's average contribution has been 15.8% of employee salaries)

• Wellness Program ($1,200/year)

• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental and vision coverage

• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with generous employer match

• Participation in Employee Stock Ownership Plan

• Life, accidental death and long-term disability insurance

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Dokken Engineering is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. There shall be no discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, national origin, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, military service, or political affiliation. We are an inclusive organization that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based solely on individual merit.