Senior Water Engineer - California

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 Senior Water Engineer who aligns with our passion for delivering outstanding client service and high-quality results. This position is hybrid and can be based out of one of our California Offices in San Luis Obispo San Diego Ontario Laguna Hills and Folsom.

What You Will Do

• You will lead multi-disciplinary teams to successful delivery water infrastructure planning design and/or program management of medium- to large-scale water and/or wastewater systems.
• You will oversee Client service management and strengthen existing client relationshipsthrough exceptional project deliverydevelopment of new client relationshipsand identification of future business opportunities.
• Leadership of project pursuitsincludingproposaldevelopment and interview preparation.
• Project workshop leadership facilitation of alternatives analysis evaluation and decision making.
• Mentor entry-level professionals.
• 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.
• This position will require some travel throughout CA WA and/or OR.

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related engineering field; Masters degree preferred.
• P.E. registration in California or the ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months of hire.
• Experience delivering successful and collaborative project performance that achieve 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 water wastewater and or recycled water facilities.
• Demonstration of understanding and defining project goals and requirements.
• Team first mindset. You enjoy collaborating learning from and teaching others 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 take risks and ownership of those risks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including experience writing proposals and presentations technical memoranda reports drawings specifications and miscellaneous contract documents.
• Project workshop leadership facilitation of alternatives analysis evaluation and decision making.
• Development of sustainable solutions and alternative project delivery methods a plus.
• Ability to serve as a dedicated and effective client service partner and demonstrate responsiveness clear communication quality delivery mindful listening and problem-solving skills.
• Passionate about mentoring and advocating within our team.

Salary Range:The salary range for this position is $115000 to $200000 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 see our coworkers as part of a big family. We have received recognition as one of the Best Places to Work and as a Fast-Growing Firm by Inc. Magazines national workplace survey and our staff. We believe there are always opportunities to learn grow and advance and we prioritize supporting each other in that process.

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 ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) employer paid short- and long-term disability holiday pay generous paid time off tuition reimbursement fitness and health benefits program we have you covered! Learn more about the benefits we offer at 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 employees 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.