Want to be part of an engineering and strategic communications consulting firm that defines success by the strength of its relationships with its clients and staff? A firm that invests in its people and fosters an entrepreneurial culture that leads to innovation for our clients, communities and environment? If so, please read on.
WSC is a premier engineering and communications consulting firm that focuses exclusively on water. Our team of expert engineers and communicators is recognized for delivering successful planning, design, program management, construction management and energy solutions for municipalities, public and private utilities, special districts, energy providers and more throughout California and the Pacific Northwest. WSC is a next generation consulting leader that meets our clients where they are, providing insight, and redefining the possibilities through a high standard for hands-on service, innovation, quality, and visionary leadership.
Recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in our business, we are actively seeking to hire a Wastewater Design Engineer who aligns with our passion for delivering outstanding client service and high-quality results. This position can be based out of any of our seven offices: San Luis Obispo, San Diego, Ontario, Temecula, Laguna Hills, Folsom, and Portland OR.
What You Will Do
- You will lead multi-disciplinary teams to successful delivery of water infrastructure planning, design, and/or program management of medium to large scale wastewater and/or recycled water systems.
- You will oversee client service management and strengthen existing client relationships through exceptional project delivery, development of new client relationships, and identification of future business opportunities.
- Provide project workshop leadership, facilitation of alternatives analysis evaluation, and decision making.
- Pursue and lead strategic pursuits in the wastewater and recycled water space to create lifetime client relationships, including premarketing efforts, proposal development, and interview preparation.
- Mentor entry-level professionals.
- Help facilitate recruitment and growth for WSC’s wastewater practice.
- Oversee water, wastewater and/or recycled water planning, design, and/or program management projects, including development and oversight of scope, budget, and schedule.
- Preparation of high-quality written work products potentially including masterplans, technical memoranda, technical reports, drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Collaborate with WSC teams to utilize strengths and identify opportunities to gain additional skills for the staff/company.
- This position will require some travel throughout California, Oregon, and Washington.
What You Bring
- Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related engineering field.
- P.E. registration in California or the ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months of hire.
- Experience working with wastewater process modeling software programs such as BioWin or GPS-X.
- Working knowledge of wastewater industry standards and regulations as they pertain to wastewater treatment facilities.
- Experience delivering successful and collaborative project performance that achieves clients’ goals, including cost-effective, sustainable, energy-efficient, operator-friendly, and innovative valuable outcomes.
- 10+ years of experience in planning, design and/or construction of wastewater and/or recycled water facilities.
- Demonstration of understanding and defining project goals and requirements.
- Team first mindset. You enjoy collaborating, learning, teaching, and are active in creating a positive team dynamic.
- Active participant in related professional associations and knowledge of the latest industry treatment trends.
- Desire to operate with freedom and accountability. A willingness to embrace innovation to solve complex project/client challenges.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience writing proposals and presentations, technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Ability to serve as a dedicated client service partner and demonstrate responsiveness, clear communication, quality delivery, mindful listening, and problem-solving skills.
- Enthusiasm about mentoring and advocating within our team.
Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $190,000 annually and may be more or less depending on experience.
Who We Are
At WSC, we foster a people-centric culture where we care deeply about client relationships and helping our teammates succeed. We believe there are always opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, and we prioritize supporting each other in that process. We are leaders, influencers and innovators. We are passionate about Creating a Better Water Future, integrating engineering, technology and communications to deliver extraordinary value for the communities we serve.
We make it easy for you to enjoy the work you love by providing great benefits. With an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan, company funded ESOP (employee stock ownership plan), employer paid short- and long-term disability, holiday pay, generous paid time off, fitness and health benefits program, we have you covered! Learn more about the benefits we offer https://expectwsc.com/benefits/
WSC is committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture. As such, we do not make hiring or other employment-related decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, generic information or characteristics, veteran, military or family status, or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.
