Infrastructure and Energy Resources Planner

Salary: $155,376 - $188,989 Annually

***Please note that an additional 3% salary adjustment will be provided on January 9, 2027 per the Middle Managers Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding.***

The Kern County Water Agency (Agency) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Infrastructure and Energy Resources Planner in its Sacramento, California office. This position will be responsible for assisting with or leading activities related to the Agency’s infrastructure and energy interests in the State Water Project and Kern County water-related facilities. This position will represent the Agency on various committees and participate with representatives of other federal, State and local agencies in meetings and processes that affect the Agency’s infrastructure and energy interests in the State Water Project and Kern County water-related facilities.

All applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with applicable coursework. Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience performing engineering, energy resources or planning-related functions is required; one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory or leadership capacity.

All applicants must complete a Kern County Water Agency application. Visit www.kcwa.com for more information on the position and to submit an application. Closing date for submitting applications is November 13, 2026.

All applicants are subject to a pre-employment physical and background investigation. EOE.