Principal Engineer

  • by Palmdale Water District
  • Apr 24, 2026

Job Location

Palmdale, CA

Application Deadline

05/22/2026

How to Apply

Learn more and apply here

For questions, contact:

Rachael Danke
CPS HR Consulting
(916) 471-3323
rdanke@cpshr.us

To view an online brochure for this position visit: https://publuu.com/flip-book/66404/2428736
Palmdale Water District website: https://www.palmdalewater.org

Palmdale Water District is an equal opportunity employer.


Palmdale Water District
Palmdale, California

Principal Engineer
Hiring range: $182,769.60 to $211,993.56
First application review: 05/08/2026, final deadline to apply: 05/22/2026.

The Palmdale Water District is seeking a dynamic and experienced Principal Engineer to help lead critical infrastructure in one of Southern California’s fastest-growing communities. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day Capital Improvement Program (CIP) delivery and development projects, ensuring reliable, high-quality water systems that support continued growth.

In this role, you’ll serve as a senior technical leader, overseeing complex water system planning, design, and construction while supervising and mentoring engineering staff. You’ll work closely with developers, agencies, and leadership to move projects forward, solve challenges, and maintain high standards for quality, safety, and compliance. This position also plays a key role in budgeting, long-range planning, and representing the District on impactful initiatives.

Depending on the candidate pool, the position may be filled as a Senior Engineer, so all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

CPS HR Consulting is partnering with the District for this recruitment. All resumes will be collected through CPS HR’s Government Jobs platform. The chosen candidate will be a full-time permanent employee of the District.