Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

Location: Sacramento Area, California
Job Type: Full-Time
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
Licensure: California Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain within six months

About the Opportunity

A well-established consulting engineering firm is seeking an experienced Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to support and manage municipal infrastructure projects throughout California. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact water, wastewater, recycled water, and stormwater projects while playing a key role in a growing and collaborative utility practice.

The successful candidate will contribute to project delivery, client service, staff mentorship, and business development efforts while helping public-sector clients address aging infrastructure challenges and long-term utility needs.

What You'll Do

Water & Wastewater Treatment

• Lead planning, design, and permitting efforts for new and rehabilitated treatment facilities.
• Support projects involving drinking water treatment, wastewater treatment, recycled water systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with permitting and regulatory agencies throughout project development.

Utility Infrastructure & Conveyance

• Manage the design and rehabilitation of pipelines, pump stations, storage facilities, and related utility infrastructure.
• Oversee technical deliverables, project schedules, and budgets.
• Provide quality assurance reviews for engineering documents.

Project & Client Management

• Manage multidisciplinary project teams and consultants.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for municipal clients.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and project schedules.
• Participate in strategic planning and business development activities.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and project staff.
• Perform engineering oversight and responsible charge duties, including signing and sealing engineering documents where applicable.
• Support team growth and professional development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
• California PE license required.
• Minimum 8 years of consulting or municipal engineering experience related to water, wastewater, or stormwater infrastructure.
• Strong background in project management and client-facing project delivery.
• Experience preparing plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical memoranda, and engineering reports.
• Familiarity with utility modeling software and engineering design tools such as Civil 3D, WaterCAD, or similar platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience mentoring staff and supporting business development efforts is highly valued.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on meaningful municipal infrastructure projects that directly impact communities.
• Significant opportunity for career advancement and leadership growth.
• Collaborative and employee-focused culture.
• Strong commitment to technical excellence, professional development, and mentorship.
• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000 annually

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Professional licensing and association fee reimbursement
• Employee referral and recognition programs