Senior - Principal Engineer - Wastewater Collection System Planning

Senior - Principal Engineer - Wastewater Collection System Planning

Compensation range: $101,325 to $180,915 (based in Davis, CA).

Location:

Can sit in any of our CA or OR office locations. This is a hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

The Senior - Principal Engineer will contribute to the firm’s Water Business Sector. Previous experience with Wastewater Collection System Planning/Hydraulic Modeling is required, including master planning, infiltration and inflow analysis, flow monitoring, risk assessments, alternatives analysis and development of capital improvement plans. Candidates with a desire to develop technical leadership, client service management, and/or regional/sector management are ideal.

• Serve as a technical leader in wastewater collection system hydraulic evaluations utilizing commercial hydraulic modeling software (Infoworks ICM, Aqua Twin Sewer, Sewer Gems, etc.).
• Work as part of a team on projects throughout California and Oregon.
• Analyze flow, demand, population, water quality, and facilities condition data.
• Assess collection system regulatory compliance.
• Develop wastewater collection system capital improvement programs.
• Prepare technical reports and master plans.
• Train and mentor staff on wastewater collection evaluation and assessments.
• Serve as a project manager directing the hydraulic modeling and master planning work for senior level and other staff engineers.
• Provide QA/QC review on the work of the wastewater collection system planning team.
• Interact directly with clients and provide excellent client service.
• Assist with marketing activities and proposal development when needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience with Wastewater Collection System Planning and Hydraulic Modeling.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with CAD, GIS, Microsoft Access, and hydraulic modeling software (e.g., Info Water Pro).
• PE licensure in California (PE licensure in other states may also be considered).

• Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to perform accurate engineering calculations and prepare reports.
• Strong written communication skills with clear, concise writing.
• Experience with direct client interaction and proposal writing.
• High proficiency with Info Water PRO; experience with Aquanuity software.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development (education, seminars, professional society meetings).
• Willingness to travel as required, including occasional evening and overnight assignments.

This position may require travel to other offices and/or client offices.

• Medical, dental, vision.
• Flexible spending accounts, health saving accounts with West Yost contribution.
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave, holidays.
• Employee assistance programs and travel assistance program.
• 401(k) profit sharing with employer match.
• Leaves of absence with supplemental paid time off.
• Parental leave, life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program.
• Tuition reimbursement, paid professional memberships, paid training.
• Leadership Academy programs, milestone anniversary benefits, peer-to-peer recognition.
• Employee stock ownership potential, annual monetary and paid time off bonuses, performance-based bonus eligibility, merit increase eligibility, employee referral bonuses.
• Wellness reimbursement.