Associate - Senior Engineer - Water Systems & Water Supply Planning

Compensation

$82,500 – $145,250, based in San Diego, CA. Geographic salary differentials may apply for other regions.

Preferred location:
San Diego or Sacramento. Other California office locations are considered:

Hybrid role: 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Associate – Senior Engineer – Water Systems & Water Supply Planning. Contribute to the firm’s Water Business Sector. Previous experience with water system planning and hydraulic modeling is desired. Candidates who desire a career toward a project engineer/manager role with expanded client duties and professional responsibilities are ideal.

• Perform water distribution system hydraulic evaluations utilizing 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 or 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), CAD.
• PE licensure in the State of California; licensure in other states where the firm actively practices may also be considered.

• Master’s degree in Civil or 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.
• 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.

Standard Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health savings 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 disability insurance, and pet insurance.

Other Unique Benefits:
Support in ongoing education through a 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program, tuition reimbursement, paid professional memberships, paid training, and Leadership Academy programs. Recognition through milestone anniversary benefits, peer-to-peer recognition programs, potential employee stock ownership, annual monetary and paid time off bonuses, performance-based bonus eligibility, merit increase eligibility, employee referral bonuses, and a wellness reimbursement.