Discipline Lead – Water Resources Engineer

Ardurra is seeking an experienced Discipline Lead – Water Resources Engineer to join our team in Fresno, CA. 

Our Water Resources team partners with water districts and public agencies throughout California to plan, design, and deliver critical water infrastructure projects.

Our work includes water conveyance systems, groundwater recharge, drainage, regulatory compliance, and capital improvement planning.

We are looking for an experienced engineering leader to help strengthen our technical capabilities, support existing client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of our water resources practice. 

Primary Function: 

This position will provide technical leadership, project oversight, and staff supervision across a variety of water resources projects.

Working closely with Ardurra leadership, the Discipline Lead will oversee complex engineering assignments, guide project delivery, and serve as a trusted technical advisor to general managers, district managers, boards, and agency stakeholders. 

The ideal candidate will bring experience in water resources engineering, project management capabilities, and the ability to independently lead technical decisions.

This role also provides the opportunity to mentor and develop engineering staff, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and play a key role in expanding the water resources presence throughout California. 

Primary Duties 


* Serve as the engineering discipline lead for projects, providing technical direction, quality assurance, and oversight for staff, consultants, and contractors. 



* Supervise engineering and planning staff, including interviewing, selecting, training, evaluating, and disciplining team members. 



* Act as project manager and/or engineer in responsible charge on projects involving capital improvements, water resources, groundwater, drainage, energy management, power resources, and conservation programs. 



* Plan, organize, assign, review, and assure the quality of engineering analyses, feasibility studies, designs, specifications, cost estimates, bid documents, and environmental documentation. 



* Administer and coordinate construction contracts, water resource projects, and interagency agreements. 



* Prepare or review engineering designs and technical documents related to maintenance, reconstruction, and construction of irrigation district facilities and infrastructure. 



* Prepare or review environmental studies and resource reports related to water and biological impacts. 



* Monitor, evaluate, and advise on laws, regulations, codes, and proposed legislation impacting irrigation district operations and engineering work. 



* Hydraulic design, hydrology, materials engineering, soil mechanics, surveying, structural engineering, and drainage systems. 

Education and Experience Requirements 


* Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, or agricultural engineering. 



* Minimum of 10...