Senior Engineer - Water Structures

Consor Engineers • Oakland, CA

7d • $160,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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

The role performs structural analyses, develops calculations, prepares construction documents, and conducts technical reviews to ensure compliance with industry standards and client requirements. It provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, guides deliverables through design phases, and supports business development through client engagement and proposal development. The position also participates in site visits, condition assessments, and construction support, helping resolve field issues and deliver projects safely and effectively.

Candidates must reside in California and hold an active California PE license. Flexible arrangements are offered, including remote, hybrid, and in-office options from California locations in Rancho Cordova, Walnut Creek, Oakland, Santa Clara, Los Angeles, and San Diego. The hybrid role operates between office and field environments. Project work may involve occasional exposure to inclement weather, heat, humidity, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water. The position may occasionally involve operating a company vehicle and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 35 pounds. Successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks is required.

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 for state, county, city, or federal clients.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Active California Structural Engineer (SE) license, or ability to obtain California licensure within a reasonable timeframe.
• Must reside in California and hold an active California PE license.
• Ability to lead, mentor, motivate, and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to develop productive, long-term relationships and communicate effectively with clients, peers, multidisciplinary teams, and management.
• Ability to manage several subconsultants and internal staff on a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail, commitment to quality work products, and excellent client service.

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 on integrated project designs.
• Review and seal engineering deliverables and provide quality assurance 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 structural engineering resource and trusted advisor.
• Provide construction-phase services, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, conducting site visits, and resolving field engineering issues.
• 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 multidisciplinary project staff.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Industry-competitive paid time off, 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, and 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