Associate / Senior Civil Engineer – Municipal Water

Provost & Pritchard; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Provost & Pritchard is seeking an Associate or Senior Civil Engineer to support and grow our Riverside office. You will work on meaningful water, sewer, and stormwater projects for communities and public agencies across the region.

The role requires experience from feasibility and planning through design and construction, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality results and client relationships. Licensure and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with emphasis on water-related topics or related courses.
• 5 years of experience on municipal water/wastewater/stormwater infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Support and grow the Riverside office by working on water, sewer, and stormwater projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams from feasibility through design and construction.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Apply knowledge of municipal engineering to deliver high-quality results for public agencies.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Active California PE license (or willing to sit for CA license within 6 months)

Job description

Summary

Provost & Pritchard is looking for an Associate or Senior Civil Engineer to help support and grow our Riverside office. This role provides the opportunity to work on meaningful water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure projects that support communities and public agencies across the region.

We are seeking an engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys building strong client relationships, and brings a solutions-oriented mindset. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting projects from feasibility and planning through design and construction, while working alongside multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality results.

Candidates must show an understanding of and a desire to grow in knowledge of municipal engineering and be able to apply their knowledge in a practical manner. We work with clients ranging from large cities and public agencies, to small water systems. Serious candidates must have experience in one or more of the following areas (multiple areas a plus):

• Feasibility Studies, including UWMP’s
• New/Replacement Water Infrastructure
• Project Planning and Design
• Stormwater infrastructure
• Wastewater collection and treatment
• Recycled water planning and design
• Project Funding Assistance Applications
• Water System Consolidation Projects
• Water Treatment
• Grading and earthwork
• Storage tanks and pumping systems
• Groundwater recharge facilities

Qualifications

For Associate level candidates:

• Must hold an active California PE license or licensed in another state and be willing to sit for CA license within 6 months of hire
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field with emphasis on fluid mechanics, water treatment/supply, hydraulic machines, soil mechanics, or related courses of study
• 5 years of experience working on engineering studies, investigations, and designs for municipal water/wastewater/recycled water/stormwater infrastructure, delivering positive results for clients.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

For Senior level candidates:

• Must hold an active California PE license or licensed in another state and be willing to sit for CA license within 6 months of hire
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field with emphasis on fluid mechanics, water treatment/supply, hydraulic machines, soil mechanics, or related courses of study
• 10 years of experience working on engineering studies, investigations, and designs for municipal water/wastewater/recycled water/stormwater infrastructure, delivering positive results for clients.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing projects
• Have a general understanding of infrastructure construction techniques
• Excellent written and oral communication skills