Associate - Senior Engineer - Water Systems & Water Supply Planning

Who We Are:

West Yost is a water resource management and engineering firm focused exclusively on water. Since our founding in 1990, we have partnered with public agencies including cities, counties, utilities, and water districts to plan, design, and deliver water, wastewater, and stormwater solutions that support safe, reliable, and resilient communities.

Our team of more than 260 professionals brings together expertise in groundwater, water supply, treatment, infrastructure, recycled water, stormwater, construction management, and operations technology. We support projects from early planning and permitting through design and construction and complement our engineering services with program management and public outreach to help clients move work forward and engage their communities.

We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, and to be recognized among Fortune’s® Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services from 2023 to 2025, as well as a top-ranked firm in the AEC Advisors Diversity Index. At West Yost, we are committed to being the water firm of choice for our clients and our team, advancing water resources for future generations through strong partnerships, practical solutions, and a shared commitment to quality.

Compensation range: $82,500 - $145,250. Based on our San Diego, CA office location. (West Yost uses geographic salary differentials that would apply for candidates in other regions).

LOCATION:
Preferred locations are San Diego or Sacramento but will consider any of our CA office locations -

This is a Hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

The Associate Engineer role will contribute to the development of the firm’s Water Business Sector. Previous experience with Water System Planning/Hydraulic Modeling is desired. Candidates with a desire to develop their career toward a project engineer/manager role with expanded client duties and professional responsibilities are ideal.

• Performing water distribution system hydraulic evaluations utilizing a variety of commercial hydraulic modeling software programs (e.g., Info Water, Aquanuity)
• Analyzing water use, population, water quality, and facilities condition data
• Evaluating water supply availability and reliability
• Preparing technical reports and master plans
• Serving as task manager to support senior-level engineers and training other staff engineers
• Interacting directly with clients and providing excellent client service
• Assisting with marketing activities and proposal development when needed
• Maintaining accurate records of time spent on each task

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering
• Experience with water system planning and hydraulic modeling
• 5-12 years’ experience of applied knowledge in water system planning projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with GIS, hydraulic modeling software (e.g., Info Water, Aquanuity), CAD
• PE licensure in the State of California. PE licensure in other states in which the firm is actively practicing may also be considered.

• Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to process accurate engineering calculations unaided and prepare reports
• Proven ability to summarize technical information using appropriate grammar, punctuation and spelling for concise reader-friendliness and clarity
• Maintaining professional competency may require attending education classes and seminars, reading professional publications, and attending professional society meetings
• This position may require out-of-office travel with occasional evening and overnight assignments

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

You will experience many opportunities to grow and develop professionally with your colleagues through collaborative in-person work experience, knowledge sharing, and mentorship opportunities. We also offer hybrid and flexible work schedules to…