Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

NV5; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical/Dental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life & AD&D coverage

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer in California to lead design and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will manage scope, budget, and schedules, mentor junior engineers, and interact with clients and regulators.

The role emphasizes hydraulic modeling, master planning, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams while advancing community water resilience and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Environmental engineering; an MS is preferred.
• California PE preferred or ability to obtain within a year.
• 8+ years of progressive water/wastewater design experience.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling software (Innovyze).
• LEED and/or QSD/QSP preferred.
• Experience with CA municipalities and public agencies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and prepare construction documents for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Manage projects, serve as client contact, overseeing delivery, budget, and schedule.
• Prepare reports, plans, specs, and estimates; master planning and hydraulic modeling.
• Mentor junior engineers; present to governing boards and city councils; assist permitting.
• Travel to project sites and client meetings as required.

Skills

Water/wastewater design

Project management

Mentoring

Hydraulic modeling

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental engineering

MS degree preferred

Tools

Innovyze hydraulic modeling

Job description

Position Summary

Join a growing team that's designing the future of water infrastructure. As a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer, you'll lead impactful projects ranging from water and wastewater treatment facilities to major pipeline, pump station, and reclaimed water systems. You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse, complex projects, influence technical direction, mentor junior engineers, and advance your career while helping communities thrive. If you're looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your ideas make an impact, and your growth is supported, we'd love to connect with you.

Responsibilities

Executes complex assignments relating to planning, designing, and preparing construction documents related to water and wastewater infrastructure, including collection and transmission pipelines; pump stations, and water/wastewater treatment systems.

The candidate will have experience and/or expertise in one or more of the following:

• Water supply and treatment design
• Water transmission, distribution and storage
• Pump stations
• Wastewater conveyance
• Wastewater treatment
• Reclaimed water transmission, distribution and storage

As a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer, the candidate will apply standard engineering practices and techniques, which may include:

• Project Management, point of contact with clients, managing project delivery, budget, and schedule.
• Assist in the delivery of water and/or wastewater projects, including evaluation and detailed design of water and wastewater treatment plants, supply wells, water reuse systems, distribution systems, conveyance, storage, and pipeline projects.
• Preparing Preliminary Engineering Reports, Plans, Specifications, and Estimates
• Preparing master planning reports and hydraulic modeling
• Participating in local professional organizations.
• Assisting in marketing business opportunities with key clients and development of responses to RFP/RFQs.
• Developing long-term relationships with clients
• Assisting clients with permitting
• Successfully interfacing with multi-disciplinary design teams, including civil site design, structural, surveying, and geotechnical engineering
• Mentoring junior engineers
• Presentations to governing boards and city councils
• Work with local and state regulatory agencies for project permitting, funding, etc.
• Travel to project sites and client meetings, with occasional overnight stays required

Requirements

• Degree in Civil or Environmental engineering; an M.S. Degree in a related field is preferred
• California PE preferred or ability to obtain a California PE license within a year
• 8+ years of progressive relevant water/wastewater infrastructure design experience.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling software for water distribution and wastewater collection systems is preferred (Innovyze products)
• LEED and/or QSD/QSP is preferred
• Local municipality and water district experience in CA is strongly preferred. Experience working with Southern California municipalities and public agencies is a plus.

The pay range for this position in California is $150,000 to $180,000 per year. Base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

All local employment laws apply. Base pay information is based on market location.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k), and professional development/advancement opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Company Overview

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world. Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges. At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.