Senior Engineer-Water/Wastewater

verdantas; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas is seeking a Senior Engineer to join our California team. You will perform civil and water resources planning and design for water, wastewater, and recycled water projects, delivering cost‑effective, data‑driven solutions.

You will lead multidisciplinary project teams, coordinate subconsultants through all phases, mentor junior staff, and ensure quality, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction. Proficiency in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling (HEC‑RAS/HEC‑HMS/InfoWater) is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental Engineering or related field with water resources focus.
• PE Registration in California or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• 10+ years in water/wastewater, stormwater planning, design, and construction as lead engineer or PM.
• Experience leading project teams and mentoring staff.
• Experience with GIS, AutoCAD, and Civil3D; levee and stormwater design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design for water supply infrastructure projects (pipelines, pumps, tanks, well sites).
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HEC-FDA, InfoWater, and similar tools.
• Prepare calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports for project deliverables.
• Lead planning and design of potable water treatment facilities and distribution systems.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate subconsultants through all project phases.
• Manage conveyance systems and wastewater collection design, and contribute to master planning.
• Provide technical leadership, quality reviews, and mentorship to staff.
• Engage with clients to define needs and support long-term relationships.
• Contribute to project management activities: scope, schedule, budget, deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Job description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will perform a variety of civil and water resource planning and design tasks. Our team specializes in developing innovative and cost-effective solutions for our clients’ most challenging water resources, drinking water, wastewater, and recycled water projects.

Join us to power the shift toward cleaner, smarterenvironmentalsolutions.

What You'll Do:

• Perform engineering design for water supply infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pump stations, storage tanks, well sites, and related facilities.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling using tools such as HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, HEC‑FDA, InfoWater, and other industry-standard software.
• Prepare technical calculations, design drawings, specifications, and reports to support project deliverables.
• Lead the planning and design of potable water treatment facilities, distribution infrastructure, and system master plans.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate subconsultants throughout all project phases, from planning and design through commissioning.
• Manage conveyance systems and oversee wastewater collection system design, including pipelines, lift stations, and associated infrastructure, and contribute to long-range system master planning efforts.
• Provide technical leadership, quality review, and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineering staff.
• Develop engineering analyses, design calculations, technical reports, drawings, and specifications to support project deliverables.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure design quality, regulatory compliance, and effective project execution.
• Engage directly with clients to define project needs, present technical solutions, and support long-term relationship development.
• Contribute to project management activities, including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and oversight of project deliverables.
• Actively participate in relevant professional organizations

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related engineering field with a focus in water resources, environmental, or hydraulic engineering
• PE Registration in California, or ability to obtain CA registration within 1 yr
• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater, stormwater planning, design, and construction administration as a lead design engineer or project manager
• Strong team leadership experience or proven potential, including managing project delivery expectations, prioritization of tasks, and mentoring
• Experience with GIS, AutoCAD, and Civil3D
• Experience with levee design efforts, including evaluation, analysis, and preparation of engineering design documents is preferred
• Stormwater system design projects, including drainage infrastructure, and comprehensive stormwater master planning are preferred

Salary Range:

$140,000-$200,000

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance - regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet

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