Engineer I - Treatment

West Yost • Sacramento, CA

10d • $60,000 - $99,000

About The Position

The Engineer I position is to participate in our Water/Wastewater Treatment
group. Expertise is desired in planning and design of water, recycled water,
and/or wastewater treatment plants. This role will contribute to the development
of the firm’s Treatment practice and have client involvement. This is an
entry-level position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Coursework and research experience in water and wastewater supply, distribution and treatment, and water quality
• 1-3 years of experience preferred.
• Knowledge of design of water, recycled water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Positive and clear written and verbal communication practices are essential for success in this position.
• Must effectively communicate with all project team members

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering
• Emphasis on environmental/water resources engineering is beneficial.
• Coursework and research experience in water and wastewater supply, distribution and treatment, and water quality.
• Ability to process engineering calculations unaided, compile plans and organize basic designs.
• Must effectively communicate with all project team members.

Responsibilities

• Preparing plans, specifications, calculations, equipment evaluations, preliminary layouts and technical reports for water, recycled and wastewater treatment projects.
• Deciding on the most appropriate engineering techniques and sequences of activities for each project stage, with input from project managers.
• Completing evaluations of water quality data for treatment facilities.
• Perform site visits and field activities including condition assessments of treatment facilities.
• Developing technical writing and correspondence including preparation of technical memoranda, preliminary design reports, and other reports related to the planning and design of treatment systems.
• Making estimations for timescales and costs ensuring plans meet the client’s specifications
• Assisting senior-level engineers with the preparation of proposals.
• Coordinating project assignments with those of other EITs, engineers and technicians on the project team.
• Researching regulatory, legislative, or code issues with City, County, and State agencies.
• Attending meetings and interacting with clients.

Benefits

• 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 disability insurance
• pet insurance
• 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program
• tuition reimbursement
• paid professional memberships
• paid training
• Leadership Academy programs
• 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
• employee referral bonuses
• wellness reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level