Local recruitment: Principal Engineer

Colorado River Board of California

Glendale, CA, USA 🇺🇸

Join our small team and help shape California’s work on some of the Colorado River’s most important water management challenges.

Working under the general direction of the Deputy Director, the Principal Engineer will lead CRB’s Research and Technical Support Unit and oversee a team of Water Resources Engineers. The unit develops detailed studies on Colorado River water quantity and quality, water resource development, and system operations and management.

We’re looking for a collaborative leader who enjoys solving problems, supporting a team, and translating complex information into clear, useful guidance. The ideal candidate works well independently and with others and can balance competing priorities while meeting deadlines.

The position is based at 770 Fairmont Avenue, Suite 100, Glendale, CA 91203, conveniently located near major freeways, Metrolink stations, and Metro bus routes. On-site parking is provided.

14 days remaining

Apply by 5 November, 2026

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