Wastewater Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:

We are looking for a principal level engineer who is excited to join a dedicated team of engineering professionals who serve communities with wastewater projects throughout California. This position will actively pursue and lead projects for the evaluation, study and design of wastewater facilities. Candidates should have a thorough understanding of Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary wastewater treatment processes; analysis of influent wastewater characteristics; analysis of existing wastewater treatment plant processes; digestion, dewatering and disposal of biosolids; and secondary and Tertiary effluent reuse and disposal.

 

Duties and responsibilities of the position include:

• Oversee planning, analysis, studies, and design of Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary wastewater treatment processes
• Prepare calculations, consult with manufacturers, and select process equipment
• Consult with local, state and federal agencies on permitting and regulatory approvals
• Coordinate design with other technical leads on multi-disciplinary teams
• Prepare construction drawings, specifications and cost opinions
• Serve as a technical resource to other disciplines within the company
  
• Visit project sites and attend meetings with clients and regulatory agencies (occasional travel may be required)
• Prepare engineering services proposal and serve as project manager on treatment discipline projects

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering (or related field)
• California Professional Engineer license
• 5+ years of experience in consulting engineering
• Experience coordinating with the State Water Resources Control Board and preparation of Reports of Waste Discharge and Recycled Water Engineering Reports
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering (or related field)
  
• Experience and proficiency using Biowin
• Project management experience, a plus