Senior Water & Wastewater Engineer - Design & Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical/dental/vision insurance

PTO

401(k) and professional development

Job summary

NV5, Inc. in California is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead planning, design, and construction documentation for water and wastewater infrastructure, including pipelines, pump stations, and treatment systems.

The role emphasizes project management, client liaison, and delivering high-quality engineering work. Qualifications include a Civil or Environmental degree, 8+ years of experience, CA PE preferred, and proficiency with hydraulic modeling (Innovyze).

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Environmental engineering; MS preferred.
• California PE license preferred or ability to obtain within a year.
• 8+ years of progressive water/wastewater design experience; hydraulic modeling with Innovyze preferred.
• LEED and/or QSD/QSP preferred.
• Local CA municipal experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex assignments related to planning, design, and construction documents for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Apply standard engineering practices including hydraulic modeling and design reviews.
• Manage projects: client contacts, budget, schedule; assist in marketing and proposals.
• Prepare reports, plans, specs, and estimates; assist with permitting.
• Mentor junior engineers and present to governing boards and city councils.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams and regulatory agencies; travel as needed.

Skills

Water/wastewater design

Hydraulic modeling (Innovyze)

Project management

Client coordination

Mentoring junior engineers

Regulatory permitting

LEED/QSD/QSP (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

MS degree preferred

Tools

Innovyze

Job description

NV5, Inc. in California is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead planning, design, and construction documentation for water and wastewater infrastructure, including pipelines, pump stations, and treatment systems.

The role emphasizes project management, client liaison, and delivering high-quality engineering work. Qualifications include a Civil or Environmental degree, 8+ years of experience, CA PE preferred, and proficiency with hydraulic modeling (Innovyze).