Senior Civil Engineer

Owen Thomas Group; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Thomas Group in Northern California seeks a Senior Civil/Environmental Engineer with a strong background in wastewater treatment and water infrastructure. The role centers on leading design for facilities, collection systems, pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, and water reuse projects.

You will oversee project budgets and schedules, mentor junior staff, prepare technical reports, and maintain key client relationships while traveling to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting or engineering with wastewater focus.
• PE license required; strong background in wastewater treatment and water infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Develop plans, specifications, cost estimates, and permitting documents.
• Mentor staff and provide technical direction to project teams.
• Manage budgets, schedules, contracts, and ensure quality standards.
• Maintain client relationships and support business development.
• Travel to project sites and client locations as needed.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Technical writing

MS Word/Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Civil/Environmental Engineer in Northern California with strong experience in wastewater treatment and water infrastructure projects. This position will work on a range of municipal water and wastewater projects, including treatment facilities, collection systems, pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, and water reuse projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Work on wastewater treatment plants, treatment plant expansions, water reuse projects, collection systems, pipelines, pump stations, and reservoirs
• Prepare engineering designs, technical reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and permitting documents
• Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs for wastewater treatment facilities
• Perform hydraulic and treatment process evaluations and alternative analyses
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and other project deliverables
• Support projects through construction, including responding to technical questions and providing engineering support
• Manage project budgets, schedules, contractual requirements, and quality standards
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to less experienced staff
• Work directly with clients and support the development and maintenance of client relationships
• Participate in professional organizations and industry events
• Travel to project sites and client locations as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting or engineering, with a focus on wastewater
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Strong experience designing wastewater treatment plants and related infrastructure
• Experience with hydraulics and wastewater treatment processes, including physical, chemical, and biological treatment
• Experience with wastewater collection systems and water or reclaimed water transmission and distribution
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, including budgets, schedules, contracts, and quality
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Ability to work directly with clients and project teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Willingness to travel as needed for projects