Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer: Lead Projects & Mentorship

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

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.