Engineering Project Manager Remote Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

Salary : $188,271.20 - $228,845.76 Annually
Location : Fremont, CA
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26-06
Department: Engineering & Technology Services
Division: Project Engineering
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: 9/14/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Alameda County Water District located in Fremont, California, is seeking an experienced engineering professional with strong technical and leadership skills to serve as an Engineering Supervisor in the Project Engineering Division of the Engineering and Technology Department. Reporting directly to the Project Engineering Division Manager, the Engineering Supervisor provides leadership and plans, organizes, directs, and assists in the development and implementation of the District's Capital Improvement Program.
The Engineering Supervisor oversees civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers who plan and execute major capital projects including upgrades to potable water treatment facilities, booster stations, pipelines, tanks, reservoirs, and supervisory control and data acquisition systems. The Engineering Supervisor provides direction, supervision and support to engineers and technical staff who perform the following: planning, engineering analysis and design of potable water production and distribution facilities; selection and management of consultants, including technical review of work product; preparation of construction bid documents including plans, specifications, and cost estimates; environmental review and permitting; construction management; budget forecasting; engineering analysis in support of operations and maintenance groups; grant funding acquisition and administration; collaboration with internal and external stakeholders; and, other related work as required.
Ideal Qualifications
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and lead civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers in the execution of capital projects
• Knowledge of potable water infrastructure design engineering
• Knowledge of public agency construction contract development and low-bid, public works construction management
• Ability to collaboratively build consensus among internal stakeholders and external regulators and jurisdictional authorities
Examples of Duties
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Supervises professional and technical staff performing civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and environmental engineering analysis, planning, design, contracting, construction and construction management, as well as consultant management, permitting, public outreach, agency coordination, and related work.

• Ensures that employees are properly trained, follow safe work practices, and properly document office and field work.

• Makes presentations to the Board of Directors on the CIP and various projects/programs and prepares monthly and quarterly project/program report summaries for management.

• Interviews and hires new staff; plans, prioritizes, assigns, and reviews work; approves time off for payroll purposes; prepares employee performance evaluations; monitors and participates in employee relations activities within the department.

• Provides technical oversight and coordination of work through project/program coordination meetings and other means; monitors progress against project/program schedules; recommends allocation of resources as required to accomplish goals.

• Collaborates with other supervisors, managers, and staff to coordinate programs, projects, and activities amongst work groups.

• Serves as liaison person with a variety of public agencies regarding water quality and environmental compliance, project review and implementation, water supply, and engineering issues.

• Prepares annual budget request for assigned program; estimates staffing, equipment, and supply needs based upon recent trends and planned activities; monitors expenditures after budget adoption; approves purchase requisitions.

• Performs other related work as required.

When assigned to Engineering and Technology Services:

• Oversees preparation of the 2-year, and 25-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) plan, the 10-year CIP Engineering Report, and oversees capital improvement projects.

• Supervises professional and technical staff performing development related services, support for Customer Service/Operations, maintenance and development of Engineering standards, the District's Water Main Replacement and Corrosion Control Programs.

• Supervises engineering review of requests and proposals during the annual budget process; after budget approval, assigns projects to engineering staff; sets priorities and adjusts workload accordingly.

• Prepares and updates engineering procedures, agreements, contracts, fee structures, and guidelines; ensures projects are implemented in accordance with District purchasing, RFP, and contracting procedures.

• Reviews inspection reports and assists in resolution of field construction problems; authorizes or recommends change orders and claims resolution; represents District in engineering contract dispute resolution meetings.

• Monitors engineering aspects of facility start-ups; ensures project start-up plans and required documentation are completed and coordinated with Operations and Maintenance Department personnel.

• Supervises inspection of new water distribution systems installed by developers; job order preparation for installation of new meters, services, or fire protection facilities; contracts and specifications; public agency project review and coordination; distribution system mapping and property records; establishment of ACWD Standard Engineering Practices and Procedures; engineering support for Customer Service and Operations; development of the District's Water Main Replacement Program; or oversight of the Corrosion Control Program.

Typical Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be the equivalent of:
Education and Experience:
Possession of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an engineering curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, or a related field; and six (6) years of progressively responsible practical engineering experience, which includes two (2) years' experience to that of an Associate Engineer or Senior Engineer within the District, and includes one (1) year of lead experience directing the work of others involved in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic design, water supply planning, distribution system planning, water quality and environmental compliance programs, economic engineering investigations, or engineering project management.
An advanced degree in an accredited engineering curriculum may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
Completion of the District's Leadership Skills Training program may be substituted for the one (1) year of the required lead experience.Supervisory experience desired.
If not previously completed, completion of the District's Leadership Skills Training Program is required following hire.
Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Must possess California State Registration as a Professional Engineer.
Selection Procedure
To be considered for this opportunity, applications must be submitted by Monday, September 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Applicants must complete an online application, including the required supplemental questionnaire, at www.acwd.org/jobs.
The selection process may include the following:

• Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Review: Applications will be evaluated based on the qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined in the job announcement and official job description.
• Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation: Candidates with the most competitive job-related qualifications will advance in the selection process.
• Virtual Panel Interview: Candidates who successfully pass the supplemental review and any required assessment will be invited to participate in a virtual panel interview.

The District reserves the right to modify the selection process as needed to best evaluate candidates.
Health Insurance: Coverage is provided through the CalPERS Health program. Under the Cafeteria Plan, employees will receive a flex dollar allowance to purchase healthcare coverage, and qualifying voluntary products.
Dental and Vision: Coverage for the employee and eligible dependents is fully paid by the District.
Retirement: California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) benefit depends on whether the employee is a "new" member or "classic" member under state law.
Classic member: Employee who is a member of PERS or reciprocal agency within six months of hire at ACWD. 2.5% @ 55 with 8% employee contribution. $5000 Retired Death Benefit, 3% Annual Cost-of-Living Allowance Increase, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance to Continue After Remarriage, Pre-Retirement Death Benefits to Continue After Remarriage of Survivor, Additional Opportunity to Elect 1959 Survivor Benefits, 1959 Survivor Benefit Level 4, Unused Sick Leave Credit, Public Service Credit for Peace Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA, or AmeriCorps Service, Military Service Credit as Public Service, Final Compensation 1 Year, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance, Prior Service. The District picks up 2.5% of the CalPERS retirement contribution.
New member: Employees hired after 12/31/12 who were not members of PERS or a reciprocal agency within the last six months of hire at ACWD. 2% @ 62 with 7% employee contribution. Effective 7/1/23 PEPRA employee contributions will increase to 7.75%. $5000 Retired Death Benefit, 1959 Survivor Benefit Level 4, 3% Annual Cost-of-Living Allowance Increase, Additional Opportunity to Elect 1959 Survivor Benefits, Final Compensation 3 Years, Military Service Credit as Public Service, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance to Continue After Remarriage, Pre-Retirement Death Benefits to Continue After Remarriage of Survivor, Pre-Retirement Option 2W Death Benefit, Prior Service, Public Service Credit for Peace Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA, or AmeriCorps Service, Unused Sick Leave Credit.
Social Security/Medicare: The District does not participate in Social Security, but provides a 1.45% matching Medicare contribution.
Retiree Health Benefits: Coverage is provided through the CalPERS Health program. The District's contribution for retiree coverage shall be the PEMHCA minimum contribution as determined by CalPERS on an annual basis. Please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for various eligibility and plan details.
Employees hired on or after January 1, 2019 will receive a defined-contribution benefit into a retiree health savings account.
Life Insurance: The District provides you with Basic Life Insurance and Basic AD&D Insurance of one and one half times your annual salary to a maximum of $250,000. There is no cost to employee for this insurance.
Long Term Disability: The District provides you with Long Term Disability Income Insurance of 66 2/3% of monthly earnings with a maximum monthly benefit of $15,000.
Short Term Disability: Coverage is provided through the District for employees working more than 20 hours per week at 66 2/3% of base weekly earnings for the first 12 weeks up to a weekly benefit maximum of $2,350.
Deferred Compensation: The District has two (2) Deferred Compensation Plans in which employees may participate: a. 457 Plan - Allows employees to specify a dollar amount to contribute toward retirement, up to an annual maximum. Employees may begin or stop making contributions to this plan at any time. b. 401(a) Plan - Provides a one (1) time, irrevocable opportunity for employees to contribute a percentage (1% - 20%) of their salary toward retirement, up to an annual maximum. Employees may also irrevocably elect upon enrollment to defer a percentage of vacation or management leave balances (1% - 20%) on an annual basis, and/or to defer a percentage (1% - 100%) of their final compensation. The 401(a) Plan is also designed to accept the District's matching of employees' contributions. Beginning April 13, 2025, the District will match Classic Member contributions of up to $2,250 per year in the 401(a) plan. Beginning April 13, 2025, the District will match PEPRA members contributions of up to $6,250 per year in the 401(a) plan, on behalf of the employee. Effective with the calendar year 2030, District matching contributions will be $1,000 for Classic Members and $5,000 for PEPRA Members. The employee must make contributions to the 457 plan to receive the District's matching contribution.
Vacation: 10 days first year, increasing to 25 days after 20 years
Holidays: 12 days per year
Sick Leave: 12 days per year
Management Leave: 80 hours to 96 hours of Management Leave per calendar year (depending on classification)
Employee Assistance Program: Up to 6 sessions for employees and family members for professional consultation and short-term counseling for personal problems
Tuition Reimbursement: The District will reimburse 100% of the total tuition and textbook costs incurred in taking courses outside of normal working hours related to District employment up to an annual maximum of $5,250
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