Assistant Water/Wastewater Design Engineer

NV5•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

NV5 is seeking a passionate Assistant Engineer for its California Water/Wastewater Practice. This role focuses on the planning and design of water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure, with a mission to create sustainable and innovative projects that assist disadvantaged communities with access to safe drinking water and promote sustainable water resources through water recycling and indirect potable reuse. The company aims to create a lasting impact by ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water and promoting sustainable water management. This position is ideal for recent graduates or those with a few years of experience in the water or wastewater industry, offering an opportunity to work on challenging projects and learn from experienced professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and/or Master of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering with a concentration in water/wastewater
2-3 years of progressive relative water/wastewater infrastructure design experience
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Innovyze InfoSewer/InfoWater, and ArcGIS
Understanding of hydraulics and pipe networks
Passionate about water/wastewater
Participation in professional societies (e.g. American Society of Civil Engineers, Water for People, Engineers Without Borders, etc.)
Possession of an Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate

Nice To Haves

Desire to obtain a California PE license

Responsibilities

Work within a team of highly experienced and creative engineers to problem solve, analyze, and evaluate projects from planning through construction.
Assist with the planning and design of challenging drinking water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure, including preparing Preliminary Engineering Reports, Plans, Specifications and Estimates for: Drinking water infrastructure (wells, storage tanks, pipelines, pump stations, pressure reducing stations, and water treatment facilities), Wastewater infrastructure (wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and pipelines), and Recycled water infrastructure (storage tanks, pipelines, pump stations, and pressure reducing stations).
Assist project engineers with other project tasks, such as analyzing and evaluating hydraulic calculations and hydraulic models, performing research and field investigations, and analyzing and formulating technical documents and reports.
Coordinate with other disciplines for project development, including geotechnical engineering, land surveying, electrical engineering, and structural engineering.
Occasional field visits and inspections to assess infrastructure deficiencies, project progress, and problem solve issues.