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Water Resources Engineer III-IV

$116.5k - $129k

Wallace Group

Job Description

Job Description

CIVIL WATER Resources Engineer III-IV (San Luis Obispo)At Wallace Group our people are our most valuable resource. We are committed to offering challenging work, competitive compensation and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional advancement and personal development.

Position Summary:
We are looking for a talented Civil Water Resources Engineer with a strong background in water resources planning and design. The ideal candidate has a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience delivering technical solutions for water supply, water quality, water/ wastewater/ recycled water master planning, water and sewer infrastructure modeling, utility design, and water/wastewater treatment design. This role supports both project delivery and technical analysis, with opportunities to grow into project management and client-facing responsibilities. This is an excellent role for someone who has mastered foundational design skills and is ready to take on larger, more complex assignments with increasing autonomy.

Responsibilities:
  • Preparation of engineering reports, plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for various types of water resources and civil engineering projects, such as:
    • Municipal public works infrastructure project design relating to water resource engineering (water, wastewater, stormwater, recycled water) 
    • Water and wastewater master planning
    • Water and wastewater infrastructure hydraulic modeling
    • Water supply engineering
    • Recycled water systems feasibility studies and designs
    • Water distribution system and pump station design
    • Sewer collection system and lift station design
    • Water and wastewater treatment system design
    • Civil/water/wastewater design in support of development of wineries and other private and commercial projects
    • Coordinate with regulatory agencies and support permitting
  • Project management and business development functions.
    • Assist in with project management functions including scope, budget and scheduling control for complex civil engineering projects.
    • Contribute to strategic business development efforts by supporting proposal and SOQ development, interview preparation and participation, and representing the firm in industry and community settings to expand market presence.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Professional registration (licensed in California preferred)
  • Minimum of seven years of qualifying experience 
  • Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD / Civil 3D
  • Strong understanding of relevant standards and regulatory requirements
  • Demonstrated proficiency in water and sewer modeling programs such as WaterCAD, InfoSWMM, and Aquanuity software
Additional Desired Qualifications:
  • Specific experience with GIS databases related to public agency utility systems including water, sewer, storm drain and others, utility master planning and preparation of utility Atlas maps
  • Experience with ArcGIS Pro
Compensation: $116,500 - $129,000 depending on experience

Wallace Group Benefits
We offer an outstanding benefits package to all regular, full-time employees including:
  • Paid holidays, sick leave, and a vacation package
  • Health Insurance
  • Wellness reimbursement program
  • Group Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Plan offered for employees to purchase
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Pre-Tax 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Long-Term Disability Plan
  • Plus, you get to work in beautiful San Luis Obispo!
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