Civil Engineer

WHB Engineers•San Diego, CA

7d•$100 - $125

About The Position

WHB Engineers is seeking Civil Engineers for its San Diego, California office. The role supports and helps manage planning and design for water and wastewater infrastructure and civil site development, including pump stations, pressure regulating stations, pipelines, reservoirs, lift stations, chemical feed systems, and related facilities. The successful candidate will contribute to large civil projects, including the preparation of construction drawings and contract documents, and should be able to prepare plans, specifications, calculations, presentations, cost estimates, and design and inspection reports. The position involves project coordination and client interaction, as well as technical direction and mentorship of junior staff.

Requirements

Professional Civil Engineering (PE) license in California.
Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering.
At least four years of practical work experience.
Motivated, self-directed, versatile, and interested in working on a variety of projects supporting the Water/Wastewater/Civil Team.
Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
Solid experience with the MS Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in civil or structural engineering.
Experience as engineer of record or principal in charge on civil engineering projects submitted to public agencies.
Excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact professionally and knowledgeably with clients.
Proficiency with AutoCAD C3D.

Responsibilities

Contribute to water-related projects involving pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, wells, lift stations, and treatment facility designs.
Work on civil site development, including site layout, grading, drainage, storm water, erosion control, utilities, and other infrastructure systems.
Prepare and review technical memoranda, studies, reports, drawings, specifications, calculations, presentations, and contract documents in accordance with project requirements and engineering and client standards.
Conduct technical evaluations supporting water and wastewater system planning and design.
Assist with proposal preparation and fee estimates.
Develop work plans and schedules.
Assist with project management and coordinate civil design staff and other disciplines to meet schedules, budgets, and client requirements.
Plan, schedule, and complete work assignments within established budgets and timelines.
Perform limited field observations in support of construction and data collection.
Attend client meetings as necessary.
Communicate and coordinate with project team members, including drafters, GIS staff, designers, and other engineers.
Provide technical direction or supervision to engineering professionals, engineering or CAD technicians, and other professional and technical personnel.
Mentor and assist junior engineers and designers in developing final design packages.