Senior Water/Utilities Civil Engineer

Kier + Wright; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Snacks in office

Job summary

Kier + Wright is seeking a Senior Water/Utilities Civil Engineer to lead hydraulic modeling and design for potable water, recycled water, and wastewater projects in Sacramento, CA. The role emphasizes project management, client relations, and mentorship of junior staff, with focus on quality design and permitting through construction.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in WaterCAD/Civil 3D, strong proposal development skills, and a PE license (CA preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• 12+ years of experience in water/wastewater/civil engineering.
• Extensive experience with hydraulic modeling software for pressurized water systems.
• Proficiency in WaterCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Bluebeam.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license (CA preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead marketing and business development efforts including potable water, recycled water, and wastewater proposal sections.
• Oversee project management for potable water, recycled water, and wastewater CIP projects; manage client relationships and subconsultants.
• Mentor junior staff through technical issues and professional development.
• Permitting for water, recycled water, and wastewater systems; develop design standards and technical reports.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Water infrastructure

Team leadership

Proposal writing

Client relations

PE license (CA preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

PE license (CA preferred)

Tools

WaterCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bluebeam

Job description

SENIOR WATER/UTILITIES CIVIL ENGINEER - Sacramento, CA

What we're looking for?

Kier + Wright is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior water/utilities civil engineer to join our growing water department. This is an excellent chance to work on a broad range of potable water, recycled water, and wastewater engineering projects, with a focus on hydraulic modeling, pipeline design, pump station and lift station design, and permitting through construction.

What you will do

Proposals

• Lead marketing and business development efforts including writing potable water, recycled water, and wastewater sections of proposals, participating in client interviews and supporting negotiations for project contracts.

Project Management

• Oversee project management for potable water, recycled water, and wastewater capital improvement projects, including pipeline, pump station, and lift station design.
• Manage client relationships and subconsultant contracts.
• Analyze proposed designs for reliability, constructability, and cost-effectiveness.

Staff Management

• Mentor junior staff through technical issues and professional development

Technical

• Permitting new water, recycled water and wastewater systems and facilities.
• Develop design standards and prepare technical reports.
• Lead hydraulic modeling and engineering analyses for pressurized water distribution and recycled water systems, including pipeline sizing, pressure zone analysis, and pump station design using WaterCAD and Civil 3D.
• Prepare technical studies, hydraulic model reports, and design reports for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

What you have

Education + Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field
• 12+ years of experience
• Extensive experience with hydraulic modeling software for pressurized water distribution systems
• Proficiency in WaterCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Bluebeam.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license (CA preferred)

Physical Requirements and/or Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting (up to 8 hours a day for office staff)
• Interacting with technology (computer, cellphone, etc.)
• Ability to lift and/or carry items ( up to 20 lbs.)
• Prolonged periods of standing/walking (field checks)
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (field checks)
• Occasional travel e.g. driving to offices, jobsites, client meetings, etc.

Why Join Us?

• Great culture – Team Collaboration, Innovative problem solving, Responsive to clients, Passionate about work
• Competitive Pay ($175,000/year +)
• Medical, Dental and Vision 100% paid for by Kier & Wright for you + family
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Generous PTO
• Free office snacks
• Much more!

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