Senior Water/Utilities Civil Engineer

SUMMARY

Kier + Wright is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior water/utilities civil engineer to join our growing water department. This is an excellent chance to work on a broad range of potable water, recycled water, and wastewater engineering projects, with a focus on hydraulic modeling, pipeline design, pump station and lift station design, and permitting through construction.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Proposals

• Lead marketing and business development efforts including writing potable water, recycled water, and wastewater sections of proposals, participating in client interviews and supporting negotiations for project contracts.
  

Project Management

• Oversee project management for potable water, recycled water, and wastewater capital improvement projects, including pipeline, pump station, and lift station design.
• Manage client relationships and subconsultant contracts.
• Analyze proposed designs for reliability, constructability, and cost-effectiveness.
  

Staff Management

• Mentor junior staff through technical issues and professional development
  

Technical

• Permitting new water, recycled water and wastewater systems and facilities.
• Develop design standards and prepare technical reports.
• Lead hydraulic modeling and engineering analyses for pressurized water distribution and recycled water systems, including pipeline sizing, pressure zone analysis, and pump station design using WaterCAD and Civil 3D.
• Prepare technical studies, hydraulic model reports, and design reports for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
  

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field
• 12+ years of experience
• Extensive experience with hydraulic modeling software for pressurized water distribution systems
• Proficiency in WaterCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Bluebeam.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license (CA preferred)
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS

• Prolonged periods of sitting (up to 8 hours a day for office staff)
• Interacting with technology (computer, cellphone, etc.)
• Ability to lift and/or carry items ( up to 20 lbs.)
• Prolonged periods of standing/walking (field checks)
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (field checks)
• Occasional travel e.g. driving to offices, jobsites, client meetings, etc.

Why Kier + Wright?

• Great culture - Team Collaboration, Innovative problem solving, Responsive to clients, Passionate about work
• Competitive Pay ($175,000/year +)
• Medical, Dental and Vision 100% paid for by Kier & Wright for you + family
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Generous PTO
• Free office snacks
• Much more!