Senior Engineer - Water Structures

Consor Engineers • Walnut Creek, CA

7d • $160,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Engineer leads 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 deliver resilient solutions that support essential community services and long-term system reliability.

The position performs structural analyses, develops design calculations, prepares construction documents, and conducts technical reviews for compliance with industry standards and client requirements. It provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, guides deliverables through all design phases, and supports business development through client engagement and proposal development. The role also participates in site visits, condition assessments, and construction support, helping resolve field issues and maintain safe, efficient, high-quality project delivery.

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

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

The role 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 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 build 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-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 satisfy 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 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.

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, paid parental leave, and 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 insurance, employer-paid term life insurance, and a 401(k) 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