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Water/Wastewater Engineering

PACE Advanced Water Engineering

Job Description Job Description PACE is seeking a Civil/Environmental Engineer with 5 – 15 years of experience focused in the planning, design, and permitting of sustainable water resources; specifically relating to the treatment, conveyance, and storage of wastewater, recycled water, and potable water. The position will also require specific knowledge of engineering design to perform a variety of analyses. The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering with focused study and experience in water resources/water engineering, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and proven problem-solving ability. Construction document preparation (specifications and drawings)

  • Technical writing, including interfacing with and integrating the work of others
  • Field studies and site analysis
  • Research / pilot testing
  • Environmental permit application preparation and negotiation
  • Coordination with process vendors and contractors
  • Construction administration/support, including field site visits
  • Overseeing the work of other engineers, CAD production staff and supporting disciplines (potentially)
  • This position requires a board knowledge of the civil engineering field along with specific knowledge of regulatory framework for projects in California, Arizona and those under US EPA federal regulation. The position will strategically apply sustainable design practices to a variety of water resources projects.

Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental or related engineering field with 5 – 15 years of work experience, master’s degree a plus.
University courses in water resources / water engineering such as water and wastewater treatment, hydraulics, US regulatory framework (SDWA, NPDES, CA Title 22, etc.) sustainability, etc.
MS Office proficiency.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
Excellent communication skills including technical writing and presentations.
Ability to work in a team environment and self-directed.
Occasional field work may be required and includes walking through uneven, rugged terrain, requiring good balance, ability to walk moderate to long distances, and good general vision and depth of field vision.
Work Environment
The noise level in the office work environment is moderate. May be required to work in external environment in all weather conditions.
Local candidates are preferred and no relocation package is offered.
nCompany Description PACE is a specialized civil engineering firm focusing on advanced water resource services with unique research and development capabilities through our onsite water quality and piloting laboratories. We offer a wide range of engineering services related to water, wastewater, stormwater management, water resource planning, regulatory compliance and energy sustainability to ensure projects are both economically viable and environmentally sensitive. Our engineering approach focuses on maximizing value by applying state-of-the art analytical tools and designing water infrastructure systems that include environmental, aesthetic and recreation uses. PACE staff members include licensed professional engineers, scientists, PhDs, university instructors and policymakers in the water resource arena.
When you join our PACE family, you join a group of individuals with a shared passion for water, a desire to grow, and a determination to make a difference. We believe it is important to cultivate a team-oriented, purpose-driven, and encouragement-led culture to best achieve our goals and deliver quality work to our clients.

We provide an environment that incorporates professional and personal team building and growth through various interactive programs intended to cultivate a comfortable, collaborative and advanced-thinking environment. We promote these values with programs and events such as company-sponsored luncheons with group activities, training events, project presentations, sponsoring community support events, offsite gatherings, and more. Additionally, we maintain an active office environment to promote collaboration and efficient delivery of projects, with a wide variety of office perks:

  • \tComplimentary breakfast and casual attire every Friday
  • \tComplimentary tea, coffee, breakfast bars, and snacks offered daily
  • \In addition to the competitive compensation, PTO, paid holiday, insurance and retirement (401k) benefits, PACE also offers:
  • \tReimbursement for personal health and wellness programs (such as gym memberships)
  • \tReimbursement for out-of-pocket medical expenses (such as co-pays/deductibles, expenses not qualified for insurance coverage, etc.)
  • \tTuition, training and association due reimbursement
  • \tFlexible spending accounts based on pre-tax payroll contributions for dependent care, medical, dental and vision expenses
  • \tShort-term and Long-term disability insurance
  • \tEmployee Assistance Program providing counseling for well-being, legal services, financial wellness and identity theft resources

* These programs each have guidelines for eligibility and reimbursement limits. PACE is a specialized civil engineering firm focusing on advanced water resource services with unique research and development capabilities through our onsite water quality and piloting laboratories. We offer a wide range of engineering services related to water, wastewater, stormwater management, water resource planning, regulatory compliance and energy sustainability to ensure projects are both economically viable and environmentally sensitive. Our engineering approach focuses on maximizing value by applying state-of-the art analytical tools and designing water infrastructure systems that include environmental, aesthetic and recreation uses. PACE staff members include licensed professional engineers, scientists, PhDs, university instructors and policymakers in the water resource arena.\n\nWhen you join our PACE family, you join a group of individuals with a shared passion for water, a desire to grow, and a determination to make a difference. We believe it is important to cultivate a team-oriented, purpose-driven, and encouragement-led culture to best achieve our goals and deliver quality work to our clients.\n \nWe provide an environment that incorporates professional and personal team building and growth through various interactive programs intended to cultivate a comfortable, collaborative and advanced-thinking environment. We promote these values with programs and events such as company-sponsored luncheons with group activities, training events, project presentations, sponsoring community support events, offsite gatherings, and more. n\nCollaborative\nClient-Focused\nHave Fun\nThrive\n\nAdditionally, we maintain an active office environment to promote collaboration and efficient delivery of projects, with a wide variety of office perks:\n\n•\tComplimentary breakfast and casual attire every Friday\n•\tComplimentary tea, coffee, breakfast bars, and snacks offered daily\n•\tHealth Incentive program\n•\tStand up desks\n•\tYoga ball chair\n•\tCafé style break room with big screen TV\n\nIn addition to the competitive compensation, PTO, paid holiday, insurance and retirement (401k) benefits, PACE also offers:\n\n•\tBonus pay opportunities\n•\tPotential future shareholder opportunities\n•\tReimbursement for personal health and wellness programs (such as gym memberships)\n•\tReimbursement for out-of-pocket medical expenses (such as co-pays/deductibles, expenses not qualified for insurance coverage, etc.)\n•\tTuition, training and association due reimbursement\n•\tFlexible spending accounts based on pre-tax payroll contributions for dependent care, medical, dental and vision expenses\n•\tShort-term and Long-term disability insurance\n•\tLife and AD&D insurance\n•\tEmployee Assistance Program providing counseling for well-being, legal services, financial wellness and identity theft resources\n\n* These programs each have guidelines for eligibility and reimbursement limits.

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