Water/Wastewater Engineer

Verdantas; West Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas is seeking a mid-level civil engineer in Folsom or Santa Clarita, CA, to join our growing team. You will perform civil and water resources planning/design across water supply, wastewater, and recycled water projects, using industry tools and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes design, regulatory compliance, and client coordination, with opportunities to lead subconsultants and engage in field investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• PE Registration in California (or ability to obtain within 1 year).
• 4–8 years of experience in the water resources field.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design for water supply infrastructure projects (pipelines, pump stations, storage tanks, well sites).
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, HEC‑FDA, InfoWater, and similar tools.
• Prepare calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports to support deliverables.
• Assist in feasibility studies and preliminary engineering evaluations for water/wastewater and flood control.

Skills

GIS

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Water resources experience

Levee design (preferred)

Stormwater design (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Job description

Hybrid

Folsom CA

Santa Clarita CA

West Sacramento CA

Full time

R-100017

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

We are seekingamid-level civil engineer to join our growing teamin Folsom or Santa Clarita, CA. In this role, you will perform a variety of civil and water resource planning and design tasks. Our team specializes in developing innovative and cost-effective solutions for our clients’ most challenging water resources, drinking water, wastewater, and recycled water projects.

What You'll Do:

• Perform engineering design for water supply infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pump stations, storage tanks, well sites, and related facilities

• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling using tools such as HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, HEC‑FDA, InfoWater, and other industry-standard software

• Prepare technical calculations, design drawings, specifications, and reports to support project deliverables

• Assist in feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, and preliminary engineering evaluations for water/wastewater and flood control projects

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs meet project goals, regulatory requirements, and client expectations

• Coordinate with subconsultants throughout all project phases, from planning and design through commissioning

• Support senior-level engineers and project managers by providing direction to staff engineers

• Participate in field investigations, site assessments, and data collection to support engineering analyses

• Contribute to project planning, scheduling, and coordination activities to ensure successful project execution

• Maintain a good record of project successes as demonstrated by repeat business from one or more clients

• Manage project delivery and meet client needs and expectations

• Actively participate in relevant professional organizations

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related engineering field with a focus on water resources, environmental, or hydraulic engineering

• PE Registration in California, or ability to obtain CA registration within 1 yr

• 4-8 years of experience in the water resources field

• Experience with GIS, AutoCAD, and Civil3D

• Experience with levee design efforts, including evaluation, analysis, and preparation of engineering design documents, is preferred

• Stormwater system design projects, including drainage infrastructure and comprehensive stormwater master planning, are preferred

Salary Range:

$115,000-$145,000

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment

• Paid Parental Leave

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet

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