Senior Civil Engineer

KGS Group is expanding into California! We are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our growing Sacramento office.

We are KGS Group, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout North America. We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our clients and people first. We have the discipline to consistently deliver KGS Quality, never taking the easy way out. We always look closer and dig deeper.

And no matter the project, we care enough to do it right.

As an employee-owned company, we’re invested in our work and our people. Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects up and down the west coast. With the extensive, wide-ranging expertise within our company, you’ll have countless opportunities to learn and grow.

Many of our core clients operate in the hydropower and water management fields. We are growing our U.S. team to continue to provide our industry-leading services to these clients. As we expand our presence in California and in these markets, we are looking for strong candidates at all levels to join our team!

We are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our hydro group on the west coast, but also potentially for remote work anywhere across the country. We are looking for candidates who understand remote site development, including access. The ideal candidate is a civil engineer who has worked on canals, levees, dams, and/or FERC projects. The successful applicants will hold a Professional Engineering license in California.

We are looking for someone with 10+ years of experience in various hydroelectric and water resource projects.

Technical work in this role includes feasibility studies, engineering designs, preparation of construction drawings and specifications, and project management for hydroelectric facilities and new hydroelectric developments in Canada and the USA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform site inspections and condition assessments of existing water retaining and water conveyance structures.
• Assess and investigate alternative methods for carrying out projects for hydroelectric facilities and water retaining and flow control structures.
• Carry out civil design and analysis for flumes, canals, pipelines and penstocks, roads, dams and hydroelectric facilities, including hydrology and hydraulics evaluation; experience with HEC-RAS is a plus.
• Prepare and review all deliverables for projects including reports, calculations, drawings and/or specifications.
• May include quantity and cost estimating for proposed construction projects.
• Prepare and continually monitor a schedule of tasks required to complete the project on time, on budget and on spec including hours to perform tasks and critical data required for performance.
• Analyze and interpret engineering reports, professional journals, technical procedures, code/standards and governmental regulations.
• Write or proofread reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals, effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, colleagues and the general public.
• Keep project and department managers advised of all changes in scope of work and possibly prepare amendments to contracts for review and submission to client.
• Prepare, develop, write and review proposals.
• Provide construction site support periodically or full-time, depending on the project needs.
• Review shop drawings and contractor’s submittals.
• Participate in mentorship as mentors and mentees for all levels of practice.
• Coordinate with external consultants and vendors as required to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Help maintain strong relationships with clients.

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in civil engineering from a recognized and accredited university (master’s degree or PhD is an asset).
• 10+ years of experience in civil engineering and project management.
• Must be registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in California.
• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) experience is an asset.
• Experience in the water resource and hydroelectric…