Engineering Department

Engineering Department

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Engineering

The Engineering Department's primary responsibilities are planning, project development and mangement, and quality control. Associated duties include CEQA compliance, permit maintenance, plan checking, construction inspection, updating facility maps, maintaining standard construction specifications, and reporting water production to maintain water rights.

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Matthew Knudson,
Engineering Manager

Mr. Knudson began his employment with the District in July, 1991. He was originally hired as a Drafter in the Engineering Department where he maintained District maps and helped design water infrastructure and improvement projects. He then worked as a Water Treatment Plant Operator in the Operations Department for several years where he gained valuable experience operating the District's Water Treatment Plant. In 1999, he was promoted to Engineering Manager and is currently overseeing the planning, design, and construction of District facilities and infrastructure.
"Providing high quality water to our current and future customers at a reasonable cost."