Senior Engineer - Water Structures
About The Position
Consor is hiring a Senior Engineer focused on structural engineering for water and wastewater infrastructure. The role leads the planning, analysis, and design of facilities such as treatment plants, pump stations, reservoirs, elevated tanks, intake structures, and other hydraulic infrastructure. The engineer works with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory agencies to develop resilient solutions that support essential community services and long-term system reliability. The position includes performing structural analyses; developing calculations, specifications, reports, and construction documents; reviewing technical work; and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements. The Senior Engineer provides technical leadership and mentorship, guides deliverables through design phases, participates in client engagement and business development, and supports projects during construction through site visits, submittal reviews, responses to RFIs, and resolution of field issues. Candidates must reside in California and hold an active California PE license. The position offers flexible work arrangements, including remote, hybrid, and in-office options at Consor’s California locations in Rancho Cordova, Walnut Creek, Oakland, Santa Clara, Los Angeles, and San Diego. The role operates between office and field environments, with occasional exposure to weather and other field conditions, and may involve occasional vehicle operation 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, and 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 multiple 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 the 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 projects and new facility expansions.
- 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 develop integrated project designs.
- Review and seal engineering deliverables, provide quality assurance, and ensure 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 structural engineering resource and trusted advisor.
- 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, and HSA and FSA options.
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance and employer-paid term life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
