Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

NV5•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Join a growing team that's designing the future of water infrastructure. As a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer, you'll lead impactful projects ranging from water and wastewater treatment facilities to major pipeline, pump station, and reclaimed water systems. You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse, complex projects, influence technical direction, mentor junior engineers, and advance your career while helping communities thrive. If you're looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your ideas make an impact, and your growth is supported, we'd love to connect with you.

Requirements

Degree in Civil or Environmental engineering; an M.S. Degree in a related field is preferred
California PE preferred or ability to obtain a California PE license within a year
8+ years of progressive relevant water/wastewater infrastructure design experience.
Experience with hydraulic modeling software for water distribution and wastewater collection systems is preferred (Innovyze products)
LEED and/or QSD/QSP is preferred
Local municipality and water district experience in CA is strongly preferred. Experience working with Southern California municipalities and public agencies is a plus.

Responsibilities

Executes complex assignments relating to planning, designing, and preparing construction documents related to water and wastewater infrastructure, including collection and transmission pipelines; pump stations, and water/wastewater treatment systems.
Project Management, point of contact with clients, managing project delivery, budget, and schedule.
Assist in the delivery of water and/or wastewater projects, including evaluation and detailed design of water and wastewater treatment plants, supply wells, water reuse systems, distribution systems, conveyance, storage, and pipeline projects.
Preparing Preliminary Engineering Reports, Plans, Specifications, and Estimates
Preparing master planning reports and hydraulic modeling
Participating in local professional organizations.
Assisting in marketing business opportunities with key clients and development of responses to RFP/RFQs.
Developing long-term relationships with clients
Assisting clients with permitting
Successfully interfacing with multi-disciplinary design teams, including civil site design, structural, surveying, and geotechnical engineering
Mentoring junior engineers
Presentations to governing boards and city councils
Work with local and state regulatory agencies for project permitting, funding, etc.
Travel to project sites and client meetings, with occasional overnight stays required