Published date: November 10, 2025

SENIOR ENGINEER/PROJECT MANAGER (Water Resources)

Dokken Engineering

Competitive salary ranging from $150,000+ commensurate with qualifications and experience

At Dokken Engineering, we’re looking for the best and brightest to join our Water Resources team. We take pride in offering top-tier benefits and opportunities for our staff, including a 9% 401(k) match and an ESOP program. We were recognized as a top company to work for by the Sacramento Business Journal in 2025. Dokken Engineering provides innovative engineering solutions for water resources projects across California. Join us to develop and implement innovative water resource strategies and solutions on projects within your community, regionally, and throughout the state 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/flood 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, 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

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field
• 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 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

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 hard hat
• 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

Compensation: Competitive salary ranging from $130,000+ commensurate with qualifications and experience

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health plan 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

Location:

Schedule: Folsom Office, up to remote 2 days/week

Full-time; Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (times flexible)

Introductory/Probationary Period: At-Will Employment

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

It is the policy of this Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, or disability. Such action shall include employment, promotion, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training.