Senior Engineer - Water Structures

Consor Engineers • Rancho Cordova, CA

7d • $160,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Structural Engineer will lead the planning, analysis, and design of water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment plants, pump stations, reservoirs, elevated tanks, intake structures, and other hydraulic facilities. The role works with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory agencies to develop resilient solutions that support essential community services and long-term system reliability.

The engineer performs structural analyses, develops calculations, prepares construction documents, and conducts technical reviews to ensure compliance with industry standards and client requirements. The role provides technical leadership and mentorship, guides project deliverables through all design phases, and supports business development through client engagement and proposal development. Responsibilities also include site visits, condition assessments, and construction support to help resolve field issues and deliver projects safely and to quality standards.

The position is based in California, and candidates must reside in California and hold an active California PE license. Consor offers flexible work arrangements, including remote, hybrid, and in-office options from California locations in Rancho Cordova, Walnut Creek, Oakland, Santa Clara, Los Angeles, and San Diego. The projected compensation is $160,000–$200,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications; compensation above this range may be considered for candidates whose expertise significantly exceeds the minimum requirements.

The hybrid role operates in office and field environments. It routinely uses standard office equipment and may involve occasional exposure to inclement weather, heat, humidity, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water, depending on project requirements. Physical demands include frequent sitting, moving, standing, talking, and hearing, and occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling. The job may occasionally require operating a company vehicle and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 35 pounds.

The position requires successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of structural engineering experience with water, wastewater, transportation, or other public infrastructure projects.
• Project management experience on Water Resources and applicable structures projects.
• Experience managing public-sector projects at the state, county, city, and federal levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Active California Structural Engineer (SE) license, or ability to obtain California licensure within a reasonable timeframe.
• Ability to lead, mentor, motivate, and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to develop productive, long-term relationships and communicate with clients, peers, multidisciplinary teams, and management.
• Ability to manage multiple subconsultants and internal staff on a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail, commitment to quality work products, and excellent client service.
• Candidates must reside in California and hold an active California PE license.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and analysis for water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment facilities, pump stations, reservoirs, tanks, and hydraulic structures.
• Serve as technical lead on multidisciplinary projects and ensure designs meet client requirements, applicable codes, and industry standards.
• Develop structural calculations, specifications, reports, and construction documents for rehabilitation and new facility projects.
• Perform condition assessments and structural evaluations of existing water infrastructure, identify deficiencies, and recommend practical solutions.
• Collaborate with civil, mechanical, electrical, process, and geotechnical engineers to deliver integrated project designs.
• Review and seal engineering deliverables, providing quality assurance and technical accuracy throughout project development.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and designers through technical guidance, project oversight, and professional development.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and workshops as a trusted advisor and structural engineering resource.
• Provide construction-phase services, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, conducting site visits, and resolving field engineering challenges.
• Support business development by cultivating client relationships, identifying opportunities, and contributing to proposals, interviews, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Manage public-sector projects and coordinate subconsultants and internal staff on multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays, two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, and paid parental leave.
• Eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; employee assistance program; fitness and wellness reimbursement; HSA and FSA options.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability and term life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.

What This Job Offers

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