Associate Engineer

Joe Hill Consulting Engineers; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Joe Hill Consulting Engineers in San Francisco, California seeks an Associate Engineer to perform challenging professional work, supervise staff, and may act as resident or project engineer. The role may assist in bid proposals and management duties.

We look for a PE or active pursuit of the PE, ABET degree, and five years of relevant experience in water/wastewater projects, plus field experience and willingness to travel. The work spans office, field, and site environments with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Strong communication of technical issues with clients.
• Experience with water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Field experience on job sites.
• Willingness to travel and work in varied environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and inspects the work of contractors for compliance with plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Prepares project documentation including daily reports, force accounts, materials testing, and other construction records.
• Participates in and/or conducts planning, preconstruction coordination, progress, scheduling, and field staff meetings.
• Reviews plans, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, constructability reviews, and contract closeout records.
• Assists in detecting and resolving disputes and/or problems and responds to complaints from the public.
• Verifies and prepares quantity and progress estimates for progress payments.
• Maintains records of unit price quantities, labor, equipment, and progress for change order work.
• Makes field measurements and maintains as‑built drawings records.
• Reports safety hazards and defective work to the contractor for correction.
• Drives a vehicle to inspection sites.

Skills

Communication skills

Water/wastewater experience

Field experience

Client-facing / networking

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

B.S. in civil or mechanical engineering (ABET-listed)

Job description

Associate Engineer

Joe Hill Consulting Engineers, San Francisco, California, United States

About this position

About Us

Joe Hill Consulting & Engineering Corporation (JHCE) is a purpose-driven multidisciplinary engineering firm that specializes in complex, water-focused infrastructure projects. Our core focus is protecting and promoting public access to sustainable water and power resources through the responsible stewardship of infrastructure. Our core values drive us to take a respectful, genuine, conscientious, and growth-oriented approach to our work.

About the Role

JHCE is seeking to hire a full-time associate-level engineer. Under general direction, the associate engineer performs difficult professional work that requires judgment, supervises the work of related staff, and may act as resident engineer or project engineer. The associate may provide assistance in the development of bid proposals and various management duties.

About You

We are looking for someone excited to help grow our engineering practice while providing critical support to ensure the continued reliable operation of public infrastructure that serves water and power to the residents of the San Francisco Bay Area.

• You are a professional with technical expertise and strong communication skills, capable of effectively and credibly communicating complex technical issues with clients.
• You have experience with water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• You have field experience.
• You enjoy direct client contact and professional networking.
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit, are self‑motivated, and passionate about your work.
• You excel in an unconventional work environment and enjoy working in varied locations, including job sites, at home, and in the office.
• You have the ability to work in a fast‑paced, variable schedule that may include flexible hours, early mornings, and late nights.

Desired Qualifications

• B.S. in civil or mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in civil or mechanical disciplines. JHCE may consider a candidate with EIT who is actively pursuing their PE and demonstrates excellence in associate-level duties.
• Five (5) years of verifiable professional-level experience relevant to the area of expertise; a master’s degree may substitute for one year of work experience.
• Ability to travel by driven automobile.
• Adaptability to changing working conditions, including prolonged standing and sitting, and frequent work in industrial facilities, construction sites, and other natural environments.
• Capability to walk up to 2 miles and lift and carry up to 30 lbs.

Role Responsibilities and Compensation

Actual offered pay within the range listed below is dependent on the nature and amount of experience, ability to perform responsibilities, and possession of relevant licenses or certifications.

The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned and are not intended to be an inclusive list. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

• Monitors and inspects the work of contractors for compliance with plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Prepares project documentation including daily reports, force accounts, materials testing, and other construction records.
• Participates in and/or conducts planning, preconstruction coordination, progress, scheduling, and field staff meetings.
• Reviews plans, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, constructability reviews, and contract closeout records.
• Assists in detecting and resolving disputes and/or problems and responds to complaints from the public.
• Ensures that required tests, operations, measurements, and inspections are scheduled, ordered, satisfactorily completed, and documented for quality assurance/quality control compliance.
• Verifies and prepares quantity and progress estimates for progress payments.
• Maintains records of unit price quantities, labor, equipment, and progress for change order work.
• Reviews and approves change orders for implementation.
• Makes field measurements and maintains as‑built drawings records.
• Conducts and/or witnesses testing of contract material, equipment, and installations.
• Reports safety hazards and defective work to the contractor for correction.
• Drives a vehicle to inspection sites.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.