Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) is a nationally recognized public water and wastewater agency serving nearly one million customers across a 682-square-mile service area in Western Riverside and Northern San Diego Counties. The District employs approximately 620 staff and is advancing a significant capital program, including a FY 2026–27 CIP budget of $194.2 million and a current five-year CIP totaling approximately $938 million.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Engineering, the Director of Field Engineering leads
construction administration, contract management, safety oversight, and project inspection for
large and complex capital projects supporting EMWD’s potable water, wastewater, and
recycled water systems. This executive role oversees field engineering, construction
management, and inspection programs to help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently,
and in compliance with District standards and regulatory requirements.
EMWD is seeking a seasoned, collaborative leader who can manage a complex portfolio
without micromanaging, communicate effectively with executives, staff, contractors, and the
public, and maintain strong awareness of project status, risk, and competing priorities. The
ideal candidate will bring deep experience in construction administration, safety, inspection,
and contract oversight, along with an approachable leadership style that builds trust, supports
staff, and reinforces a strong safety culture. Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering,
construction management, or a related field; ten years of progressively responsible experience
in the design, construction, and inspection of large, complex water and wastewater systems,
including five years in a management capacity; registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in
the State of California and/or certification as a Certified Construction Manager (CCM). A valid
California driver’s license is also required.
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Please apply online at www.allianceRC.com by June 30, 2026. For questions or inquiries,
please contact Syldy Tom or Sherrill Uyeda at (562) 901-0769 or by email at
stom@alliancerc.com or suyeda@alliancerc.com.
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Since its formation in 1950, Eastern Municipal Water District has matured from a small, primarily agricultural-serving agency, to one whose major demands come from domestic customers.
Authorized under the Municipal Water District Act of 1911, EMWD's duties and responsibilities are further delineated in the California Water Code. In 1951, EMWD annexed to The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD).
As with many other public entities, EMWD is authorized to exercise the power of eminent domain, to levy and collect taxes, to fix, revise and collect rates or other charges. The district may also issue bonds, borrow money and incur indebtedness.
Municipal water and sewer rates are not subject to regulation by the Public Utilities Commission of California. EMWD customers instead are represented by a board of five directors. They are elected by registered voters to four-year terms in divisions representing comparably sized populations.
The population within the current 555-square-mile service area is about 630,000. EMWD's operating budget for 2005/2006 is $145 million with net assets of approximately $1.4 billion.