Lead Professional

Carollo Engineers, Inc.; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Job summary

Carollo Engineers, Inc. in Walnut Creek, CA seeks a Senior Civil/Environmental Engineer to lead water infrastructure projects from planning through construction. The role requires a California PE license, 6–8 years of experience, and strong leadership in budget, schedule, and client communications.

Join a firm dedicated to sustainable water solutions and delivering high‑quality services within budget and schedule constraints.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering.
• 6-8 years of applicable experience.
• Experience includes water treatment facilities, water transmission/distribution projects, water storage, groundwater wells, and master planning.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in California or ability to obtain within six months.
• Must have demonstrated experience in the design and construction phase of water/wastewater infrastructure projects with budget, schedule, contractual obligations and quality standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and conducts engineering work on projects of various sizes.
• Responsible for budget, schedule, contractual obligations and quality standards.
• Works on engineering designs, prepare reports, develop plans, prepare specifications, and prepares cost estimates for various water projects.
• Prepares technical memoranda, reports and electronic deliverables; data entry and analysis, and working through the construction phase on the projects.
• Supervise or coordinate the work of staff engineers, drafters, technicians, and others who assist in specific assignments.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Budget management

Project coordination

Education

Master's degree in civil or environmental engineering

Job description

Overview

Carollo Engineers is a leading engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. For over 90 years, we've specialized in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities, bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to the water sector's most complex challenges.

We work with water agencies, municipalities, utilities, research organizations, and private companies across various industries, including technology, manufacturing, and beyond. These clients choose Carollo because we employ some of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the world. When you join our team, you'll work alongside industry leaders who are advancing the science of water, protecting public health, and building resilient communities.

Carollo's vision is to be the best water consulting firm and the best place for you to build your career. If you're passionate about making a difference in this critical field, we invite you to explore a career with Carollo.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and conducts engineering work on projects of various sizes
• Responsible for budget, schedule, contractual obligations and quality standards
• Works on engineering designs, prepare reports, develop plans, prepare specifications, and prepares cost estimates for various water projects
• Prepares technical memoranda, reports and electronic deliverables; data entry and analysis, and working through the construction phase on the projects
• Supervise or coordinate the work of staff engineers, drafters, technicians, and others who assist in specific assignments

Qualifications

• Master's degree in civil or environmental engineering
• 6-8 years of applicable years of experience
• Experience includes water treatment facilities,water transmission/distribution projects, water storage, groundwater wells, and master planning
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in California or the ability to obtain within six months
• Must have demonstrated experience in the design and construction phase of small, medium, and large sized water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects with full responsibility for budget, schedule, contractual obligations and quality standards
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and project team
• Work well in a team environment
• Ability to deliver high quality services within budget and schedule constraints

Compensation Range

$104,200 to $170,700. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Other Compensation and Benefits

Carollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the support employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Carollo’s benefits package includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance coverage, pre‑tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses, disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents. We also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services, discount programs, and a Lifestyle Reimbursement Account. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available. Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status.