Water / Wastewater Engineer (Modesto / Fresno)

Blackwater ENG; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k + Match

Profit Sharing

Education Assistance

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Modesto, CA, is seeking civil engineers driven by purpose. Roles include Associate Engineer, Project Manager, and Engineering Manager, each offering opportunities for growth and leadership. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and experience in water/wastewater systems. The company values community, optimism, and collaboration, providing excellent benefits including health and dental insurance, paid holidays, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in water/wastewater systems preferred.
• 5+ years of experience for Project Manager role.
• 10+ years for Engineering Manager with team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Support design, analysis, permitting, and project planning.
• Collaborate with project teams.
• Mentor junior staff as Project Manager.
• Direct client interaction as Engineering Manager.

Skills

Strong technical writing

Analytical skills

Proficient with MS Office

GIS

Modeling tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California

Tools

InfoWater

SewerCAD

Job description

Black Water isn’t just any company. It’s a platform.

At Black Water, we build careers around meaningful work. We specialize in water and wastewater systems throughout California, and we believe engineering is the world’s most important profession. We are searching for civil engineers who want more than just a paycheck — individuals who are driven by purpose, shared values, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

We're hiring across three levels: Associate Engineer, Project Manager, and Engineering Manager. Each role offers increasing responsibility, leadership opportunity, and compensation.

Locations: Modesto, CA and Fresno, CA

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE); California PE required within one year

Bachelor's or Master’s in Civil or Environmental Engineering

2+ years of experience in water/wastewater systems preferred

Strong technical writing and analytical skills

Proficient with MS Office, GIS, and modeling tools (e.g., InfoWater, SewerCAD)

Support design, analysis, permitting, and project planning under guidance

Collaborate with project teams and grow into a leadership role

Project Manager

Includes all Associate Engineer requirements, plus:

5+ years of experience in water/wastewater project delivery

Proven project leadership and budget management

Experience mentoring junior staff

Responsible for schedules, client communication, and agency coordination

Engineering Manager

Includes all Project Manager requirements, plus:

10+ years of experience and vision for leading teams and offices

Strategic planning, workload balancing, and business development

Direct client interaction and mentoring of Project Managers

Role may be based in Modesto, Fresno, or remote with periodic travel

Why Black Water

Because this is where COOLER core values meet opportunity:

• Community: We create positive, lasting change in the places we serve.
• Optimism: We meet complex problems with energy and possibility.
• Ownership: We take full responsibility for delivering exceptional results.
• Leadership: We grow the next generation of water professionals.
• Expertise: We stay at the forefront of our field.
• Respect: We collaborate openly and treat everyone with dignity.

We offer excellent benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k + Match, Profit Sharing, Education Assistance, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Fitness Reimbursement, and more.

Ready to Build Your Future and the Future of Clean Water?

More than a job — this is your next chapter.