Senior Engineer - Water Structures

Consor; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Work-Life Alignment

Job summary

Consor is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer focused on water infrastructure in Oakland, CA. You will lead the design and analysis of water and wastewater facilities, develop calculations, and prepare documents while mentoring junior staff and guiding deliverables across project phases.

You will collaborate with civil, mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical teams to ensure designs meet codes and client requirements, provide construction-phase support, and contribute to business development

Qualifications

• 10+ years of structural engineering experience with water, wastewater, transportation, or other public infrastructure projects.
• Project management experience on Water Resources and applicable structures projects.
• Experience managing public-sector projects (state, county, city, and federal).
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, motivate, and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to develop productive, long-term relationships and communicate with clients, peers, multi-disciplinary teams, and management.
• Ability to manage several subconsultants and internal staff on a multi-disciplinary team.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Active California Structural Engineer (SE) License, or ability to obtain California licensure within a reasonable timeframe.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail, delivering quality work products, and excellent client service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and analysis of water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment facilities, pump stations, reservoirs, tanks, and hydraulic structures.
• Serve as the technical lead on multidisciplinary projects, ensuring designs meet client requirements, applicable codes, and industry standards.
• Develop structural calculations, specifications, reports, and construction documents for projects ranging from rehabilitation efforts to new facility expansions.
• Perform condition assessments and structural evaluations of existing water infrastructure to identify deficiencies and recommend practical solutions.
• Collaborate with civil, mechanical, electrical, process, and geotechnical engineers to deliver integrated and efficient project designs.
• Review and seal engineering deliverables, providing quality assurance and ensuring technical accuracy throughout all phases of project development.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and designers through technical guidance, project oversight, and professional development.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and workshops, serving as a trusted advisor and primary structural engineering resource.
• Provide construction-phase services, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, conducting site visits, and resolving field-related engineering challenges.
• Support business development efforts by cultivating client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and contributing to proposals, interviews, and strategic growth initiatives.

Job description

What Your Day Will Look Like:

As a Senior Structural Engineer focused on water infrastructure, you will lead the planning, analysis, and design of critical water and wastewater facilities, including treatment plants, pump stations, reservoirs, elevated tanks, intake structures, and other hydraulic infrastructure. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory agencies, you will develop innovative, resilient solutions that support essential community services and long-term system reliability.

Your day will involve performing structural analyses, developing design calculations, preparing construction documents, and conducting technical reviews to ensure compliance with industry standards and client requirements. You will provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, guide project deliverables through all phases of design, and support business development efforts through client engagement and proposal development.

You will also participate in site visits, condition assessments, and construction support activities, helping resolve field issues and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Balancing technical excellence with project execution, you will play a key role in delivering sustainable water infrastructure projects that have a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Projected Compensation:

$160,000 - $200,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation above this range may be considered for candidates whose experience and expertise significantly exceed the minimum requirements.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the structural design and analysis of water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment facilities, pump stations, reservoirs, tanks, and hydraulic structures.
• Serve as the technical lead on multidisciplinary projects, ensuring designs meet client requirements, applicable codes, and industry standards.
• Develop structural calculations, specifications, reports, and construction documents for projects ranging from rehabilitation efforts to new facility expansions.
• Perform condition assessments and structural evaluations of existing water infrastructure to identify deficiencies and recommend practical solutions.
• Collaborate with civil, mechanical, electrical, process, and geotechnical engineers to deliver integrated and efficient project designs.
• Review and seal engineering deliverables, providing quality assurance and ensuring technical accuracy throughout all phases of project development.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and designers through technical guidance, project oversight, and professional development.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and workshops, serving as a trusted advisor and primary structural engineering resource.
• Provide construction-phase services, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, conducting site visits, and resolving field-related engineering challenges.
• Support business development efforts by cultivating client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and contributing to proposals, interviews, and strategic growth initiatives.

What You'll Need:

• 10+ years of structural engineering experience with water, wastewater, transportation, or other public infrastructure projects.
• Project management experience on Water Resources and applicable structures projects
• Experience managing public-sector projects (state, county, city, and federal).
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, motivate, and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to develop productive, long-term relationships and communicate with clients, peers, multi-disciplinary teams, and management
• Ability to manage several subconsultants and internal staff on a multi-disciplinary team
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Active California Structural Engineer (SE) License, or ability to obtain California licensure within a reasonable timeframe.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with multiple priorities
• Attention to detail, delivering quality work products, and excellent client service

Thishybridjoboperatesbetweenanofficeenvironmentandafieldenvironmentandroutinelyrequirestheuseofstandardofficeequipmentsuchascomputers,phonesandcopymachines.Mayrequireoccasionalexposuretoworkenvironmentsthatmayincludeinclementweather,heat,humidity,noise,hazard,atmosphericconditions,andbodiesofwater,dependingonprojectrequirements.

Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob,physicaldemandsoftheemployeeincludefrequentsitting,moving,standing,talking,hearing,andoccasionalbalancing,stooping,kneeling,crouching,reaching,handling,grasping,andfeeling.Thisjobmayoccasionallyrequireoperatingacompanyvehicle,andlifting,carrying,pushing,andpullingupto35lbs.

Get to Know Us:

What BenefitsYou'llEnjoy:

• Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Work-LifeAlignment– Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two