Water Wastewater Engineer

Job Title:

Senior Water/Wastewater Conveyance Project Manager

Job Description

This Senior-level Water/Wastewater Conveyance Project Manager role leads complex municipal water infrastructure projects involving pipelines, pumping stations, recycled water, and potable water systems. You will combine hands-on technical design with project management, client engagement, regulatory coordination, and team mentorship. The position is ideal for a California-licensed Professional Engineer who enjoys remaining deeply involved in technical work while guiding multi-disciplinary teams through planning, design, permitting, and construction support phases.

Responsibilities

* Lead water, wastewater, recycled water, and potable water conveyance and storage projects from initial planning through design, permitting, and construction support.

* Provide technical leadership on conveyance projects, ensuring robust hydraulic and system design for pipelines, pumping stations, storage facilities, and related infrastructure.

* Perform detailed hydraulic calculations and system modeling, and review the work of others to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with project requirements.

* Oversee and mentor junior engineers, CAD staff, and external consultants, fostering technical growth and collaboration across the project team.

* Own project schedule, budget, and quality, proactively managing risks and implementing mitigation strategies to deliver successful outcomes.

* Prepare, review, and approve technical specifications, drawings, and construction documents for water and wastewater conveyance systems.

* Coordinate permitting activities with California regulatory agencies, including Water Boards and other permitting authorities, to secure timely approvals.

* Interface regularly with clients to understand project needs, provide status updates, and maintain strong, long-term relationships.

* Collaborate with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to ensure projects meet applicable standards, codes, and environmental requirements.

* Provide construction administration and field support, including review of contractor submittals, responses to RFIs, and participation in site visits and walk-throughs.

* Support business development efforts by contributing to and leading proposal development, scope definition, and level-of-effort estimates.

* Contribute to master planning efforts and, where applicable, support pilot testing and other advanced planning activities.

* Participate in and occasionally lead internal project meetings, design reviews, and coordination sessions to align teams and maintain project momentum.

Essential Skills

* 10-15+ years of progressive water and wastewater engineering experience, with a strong focus on conveyance systems.

* Demonstrated expertise in the design and analysis of conveyance systems, including pipelines, pumping stations, storage facilities, and recycled water infrastructure.

* Active Professional Engineer (PE) license with the ability to obtain or transfer licensure in California quickly;
California PE strongly preferred.

* Strong proficiency in hydraulic calculations and system modeling for water and wastewater conveyance systems.

* Proven project management experience, including responsibility for budgets, schedules, quality control, and risk mitigation.

* Demonstrated technical leadership experience guiding multi-disciplinary teams and overseeing the work of junior engineers and technical staff.

* Experience working within California regulatory frameworks, including coordination with Water Boards and permitting agencies.

* Hands-on experience with planning, design, and construction support for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

* Proficiency with hydraulic modeling tools such as Water

GEMS and Sewer

GEMS or similar software.

* Strong communication skills for effective client interface, regulatory coordination, and internal team collaboration.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering is required.

* Master of Science (MS) in Civil or Environmental Engineering is preferred.

* Professional Engineer (PE) - California preferred, with other state licensure considered if transferable.

* Experience with California master planning efforts for water and wastewater systems.

* Exposure to Arizona permitting processes is a plus.

* Experience working on federal projects, including those involving the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), is advantageous.

* Background in master planning and pilot testing for water and wastewater systems is highly valued.

* Demonstrated experience in business development, including proposal preparation and leadership, is a strong plus.

* Proven ability to mentor and develop junior engineers, including providing technical guidance and career development support.

* Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, on-site role based in…