Senior Water/Utilities Civil Engineer
Kier & Wright, Sacramento, CA, United States
Duration: Full Time
SUMMARY
Kier + Wright is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior water/utilities civil engineer to join our growing water department. This is an excellent chance to work on a broad range of potable water, recycled water, and wastewater engineering projects, with a focus on hydraulic modeling, pipeline design, pump station and lift station design, and permitting through construction.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Proposals
- Lead marketing and business development efforts including writing potable water, recycled water, and wastewater sections of proposals, participating in client interviews and supporting negotiations for project contracts.
Project Management
- Oversee project management for potable water, recycled water, and wastewater capital improvement projects, including pipeline, pump station, and lift station design.
- Manage client relationships and subconsultant contracts.
- Analyze proposed designs for reliability, constructability, and cost-effectiveness.
Staff Management
- Mentor junior staff through technical issues and professional development
Technical
- Permitting new water, recycled water and wastewater systems and facilities.
- Develop design standards and prepare technical reports.
- Lead hydraulic modeling and engineering analyses for pressurized water distribution and recycled water systems, including pipeline sizing, pressure zone analysis, and pump station design using WaterCAD and Civil 3D.
- Prepare technical studies, hydraulic model reports, and design reports for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field
- 12+ years of experience
- Extensive experience with hydraulic modeling software for pressurized water distribution systems
- Proficiency in WaterCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Bluebeam.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license (CA preferred)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS
- Prolonged periods of sitting (up to 8 hours a day for office staff)
- Interacting with technology (computer, cellphone, etc.)
- Ability to lift and/or carry items ( up to 20 lbs.)
- Prolonged periods of standing/walking (field checks)
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (field checks)
- Occasional travel e.g. driving to offices, jobsites, client meetings, etc.
Why Kier + Wright?
- Great culture - Team Collaboration, Innovative problem solving, Responsive to clients, Passionate about work
- Competitive Pay ($175,000/year +)
- Medical, Dental and Vision 100% paid for by Kier & Wright for you + family
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Paid Holidays
- Generous PTO
- Free office snacks
- Much more!