Water & Wastewater Project Engineer

Consor; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Work-life balance

Wellness benefits

Retirement plan

Community events

Job summary

Consor in San Diego seeks a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer to plan, design, and deliver essential water infrastructure projects, including treatment facilities, pump stations, pipelines, reservoirs, and distribution systems. You will perform analyses, develop plans, and coordinate deliverables with project managers and clients to meet schedule and budget.

You'll mentor junior engineers, participate in field investigations, support construction, and build lasting client relationships while

Qualifications

• BS in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical engineering or related field.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 4+ years of water and wastewater engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, and delivery of water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, reports, specs, and construction documents.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to meet objectives, schedules, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project tasks and deliverables within quality, budget, and timeline expectations.
• Participate in client meetings and serve as day-to-day contact for relationships.

Skills

Water & wastewater engineering

Project coordination

Mentoring

Client communication

Education

BS in Civil / Environmental / Chemical / Mechanical Engineering

California PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

What Your Day Will Look Like:

As a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer, you'll play a key role in the planning, design, and delivery of essential water infrastructure projects that serve communities and support sustainable growth. Working alongside project managers, technical specialists, and multidisciplinary teams, you'll contribute to a variety of projects including water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, pipelines, reservoirs, and distribution and collection systems. Your day will involve performing engineering analyses, preparing design calculations, developing plans and specifications, and coordinating project deliverables through various stages of design and construction. You'll collaborate directly with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders to help solve complex infrastructure challenges while ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. As an experienced engineer, you'll have opportunities to take ownership of project tasks, mentor junior team members, participate in field investigations and construction support activities, and build lasting client relationships. This role offers a balance of technical engineering, project coordination, and professional growth while contributing to infrastructure that has a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

Projected Compensation - $130 - $160+

What You’ll Do:

• Support the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, storage facilities, and related systems.


• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents for municipal and private-sector clients.


• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, cost-effective solutions that meet project objectives, schedules, and regulatory requirements.


• Manage project tasks and deliverables, ensuring quality, budget, and timeline expectations are achieved.


• Participate in client meetings and serve as a day-to-day point of contact, helping build and maintain strong client relationships.


• Conduct engineering analyses, evaluate alternatives, and provide recommendations to support project planning, design, and implementation.


• Review plans, drawings, and technical documents to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company quality procedures.


• Support construction-phase services, including responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings and submittals, conducting site visits, and resolving field issues.


• Collaborate with senior project managers and technical leaders to develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans.


• Mentor junior engineers and EITs while continuing to expand your own technical expertise and project management responsibilities.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline.


• 4+ years of water and wastewater engineering experience.


• California Professional Engineer (PE) license.


• Basic proficiency in AutoCAD & Civil 3D software is a plus but not required.


• This hybrid job operates between an office environment and a field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones and copy machines. May require occasional exposure to work environments that may include inclement weather, heat, humidity, noise, hazard, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water, depending on project requirements.


• While performing the duties of this job, physical demands of the employee include frequent sitting, moving, standing, talking, hearing, and occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling. This job may occasionally require operating a company vehicle, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 35 lbs.

What Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing a comprehensive benefits package ! Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, contact [e-mail] .

• Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.


• Work-Life Alignment – Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.


• Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.


• Life – Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.


• Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups .

How Your Career Will Grow:

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.

Why You’ll Love Consor:

You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together.

Consor’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace

Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment in which employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where the uniqueness, perspectives, and experiences of individuals are valued. Consor is an equal opportunity employer and maintains employment practices designed to provide equal employment and development opportunities for all employees and applicants, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consor also maintains an affirmative action program across its offices and worksites.

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Notices: The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.

At Consor, we're committed to recruiting teammates ready to expand their potential. To safeguard candidates, we use only legitimate recruitment practices. Initial outreach is conducted through official Consor email addresses or LinkedIn messaging; be suspicious of any inconsistencies. We do not request personal data, sensitive information or banking details during the application process. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through Microsoft Teams—never through messaging apps or other calling services. All job offers are merit-based, delivered verbally, and followed up by written confirmation. If personal information is required to initiate the hiring process, it will be collected through secure, authorized channels. If ever in doubt, contact [e-mail] .