Water Infrastructure Civil Engineer II - Flexible Work

harrisassociates; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris & Associates in Southern California seeks an Engineer I or II to contribute to water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects, from planning through construction support.

The role focuses on complex pumping facilities, pipelines, storage, and treatment systems, with opportunities to apply design principles and collaborate with local agencies to deliver safe, sustainable solutions in a seismic, regulatory, and climate-influenced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field required.
• Engineer in Training License (EIT) preferred.
• Microsoft Project (Scheduling) preferred.
• 1-4years of relevant experience performing engineering or technical work in relevant discipline, Southern California experience preferred, as well as water market experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of design and construction drawings/plans, including an ability to integrate water system designs within a larger, multidisciplinary project environment.
• Working knowledge of agency design standards, design guidelines, and other industry-recognized best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports Clients and Projects while assisting Project Managers and Project Engineers.
• Supports preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E).
• Working knowledge of and proficiency in AutoCAD software(s) in support of design and construction drawings.
• Supports preparation of technical memoranda, basis of designs reports, preliminary engineering reports, and other written technical engineering documents.
• Supports preparation of engineering calculations and other process-driven solutions.
• Reviews, understands, and honors Project Scope of Work/Services, Budgets, and Schedules.
• Interprets data, thinks critically, solves problems, applies good judgement, and works diligently in support of our objectives.
• Applies basic design principles and techniques in support of solving Client objectives.

Skills

Engineering experience

Design drawings knowledge

Standards knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Engineer in Training License (EIT)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Harris & Associates in Southern California seeks an Engineer I or II to contribute to water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects, from planning through construction support.

The role focuses on complex pumping facilities, pipelines, storage, and treatment systems, with opportunities to apply design principles and collaborate with local agencies to deliver safe, sustainable solutions in a seismic, regulatory, and climate-influenced environment.