Associate Water/Wastewater Engineer

NV5•San Diego, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

NV5’s Southern California Water/Wastewater group has an exciting opportunity for an associate engineer. We focus on the planning and design of water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure. We produce 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.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and/or Master of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering with concentration in water/wastewater
CA Professional License, PE
4+ years of progressive relative water/wastewater infrastructure design experience
Travel up to 5-10%
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel
Understanding of hydraulics and pipe networks

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD Civil 3D,Innovyze InfoSewer/InfoWater, and ArcGIS a plus
Participation in professional societies (e.g. American Society of Civil Engineers, Water for People, Engineers Without Borders, American Public Works Association, etc.) a plus
Local municipality, water district experience within CA is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Work within a team of highly experienced and creative engineers to problem-solve, analyze, and evaluate projects from planning through construction.
Prepare Preliminary Engineering Reports, Plans, Specifications, and Estimates for challenging drinking water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure, including 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; Recycled water infrastructure: storage tanks, pipelines, pump stations, and pressure reducing stations.
Prepare master planning reports and hydraulic models.
Assist clients with permitting and infrastructure financing applications
Opportunity to expand your leadership skills with career development in supporting junior engineers
Work with local and state regulatory agencies for project permitting, funding, etc.
Gain knowledge in developing long-term relationships with clients, business development with key clients, and assisting with RFP/RFQs
Travel to project sites and client meetings, with occasional overnight stays required
Coordinate with other disciplines for project development, including geotechnical engineering, land surveying, electrical engineering, and structural engineering.