Associate - Senior Engineer - Water Systems & Water Supply Planning in Sacramento

Compensation range: $82,500 - $145,250 (based on San Diego, CA office location)

Location:

San Diego or Sacramento; other California offices may also be considered. This is a hybrid role: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.

Associate - Senior Engineer – Water Systems & Water Supply Planning

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.

• Perform water distribution system hydraulic evaluations utilizing a variety of commercial hydraulic modeling software programs (e.g., Info Water, Aquanuity)
• Analyze water use, population, water quality, and facilities condition data
• Evaluate water supply availability and reliability
• Prepare technical reports and master plans
• Serve as task manager to support senior‑level engineers and train other staff engineers
• Interact directly with clients and provide excellent client service
• Assist with marketing activities and proposal development when needed
• Maintain 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 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), and 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.

We provide a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health saving accounts (with West Yost contribution), paid vacation, paid sick leave and holidays, two employee assistance programs, travel assistance program, 401(k) profit sharing with employer match, leaves of absence with additional supplemental paid time off, parental leave, life and AD&D insurance, short‑term and long‑term insurance, and even pet insurance.

You’ll be provided with support in on‑going education through our 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program, tuition reimbursement, paid professional memberships, paid training, and Leadership Academy programs. You’ll be recognized for your contributions at West Yost through milestone anniversary benefits, peer‑to‑peer recognition programs, the potential for employee stock ownership, annual monetary and paid time off bonuses, performance‑based bonus eligibility, merit increase eligibility, and employee referral bonuses.

We also offer a wellness reimbursement.