Senior Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Ardurra Group, Inc. in; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra is seeking a Senior Engineer - Water/Wastewater to join our team in San Luis Obispo, CA. This role leads and supports projects focused on water and wastewater systems, delivering innovative engineering solutions while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The candidate will oversee design and feasibility studies, mentor staff, and coordinate with clients and regulators to meet objectives and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 7+ years of experience in water and wastewater engineering with project design and management.
• Strong knowledge of water/wastewater treatment processes, hydraulic modeling, and infrastructure systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and hydraulic modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and management of water and wastewater facilities, distribution and collection systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies, prepare technical reports, and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Develop detailed engineering designs, calculations, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to ensure project alignment and compliance.
• Perform site assessments, inspections, and evaluations to identify needs and challenges.
• Prepare proposals, budgets, schedules, and project scopes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

WaterCAD

SewerCAD

Job description

Ardurra is seeking a Senior Engineer - Water/Wastewater to join our team ideally in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Primary Function:

This position will lead and support projects focused on water and wastewater systems. This role will play a critical part in delivering innovative engineering solutions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Primary Duties:

• Lead the planning, design, and management of water and wastewater treatment facilities, distribution systems, and collection systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies, prepare technical reports, and provide recommendations for infrastructure improvements.
• Develop detailed engineering designs, calculations, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Manage and mentor junior staff, providing technical guidance and professional development support.
• Coordinate and collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to ensure project alignment with objectives and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform site assessments, inspections, and evaluations to identify project needs and potential challenges.
• Prepare proposals, budgets, schedules, and project scopes in alignment with organizational goals and client requirements.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field (Master's preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 7+ years of experience in water and wastewater engineering, with a proven track record in project design and management.
• Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, hydraulic modeling, and infrastructure systems.
• Collaborative approach to leading and working within diverse, multidisciplinary project teams
• Familiarity with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in engineering software tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and hydraulic modeling software (e.g., WaterCAD, SewerCAD).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $160,000 . The firm offers a highly competitive salary and fringe benefits, and most importantly, an opportunity for engagement and support from an engineering team that has led major regional water resource projects California.

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers.We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We're not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

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