Senior Civil Engineer - Flood Control/Water Resources
Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer - Flood Control/Water Resources
Location: Sacramento, CA
Salary Range: $110,000-$160,000
About the Company:
They are a trusted firm dedicated to delivering the right solutions for our clients' water and wastewater needs. We focus on public-sector projects throughout California, particularly in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys, foothills, and east bay areas. Their services assist sanitary districts, water districts, cities, county departments, irrigation districts, and state and federal entities in replacing or rehabilitating aging water supply, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure.
Job Description:
As a Senior Civil Engineer specializing in flood control and water resources, you will play a key role in operating and maintaining State Plan of Flood Control (SPFC) levees and non-project levees. lead a team, multitask, and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities:
- Manage project teams to efficiently complete client scopes of services.
- Prepare proposals for engineering services.
- Communicate effectively with clients, project teams, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies.
- Provide responsible charge duties, including signing and sealing documents.
- Mentor and manage the development of staff interested in professional growth within the water utility profession.
- Work on flood control, environmental restoration, reclamation, and project management to support State Plan of Flood Control (SPFC) and non-project levee clients in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and Central Valley regions.
- Assist in the design of projects, perform engineering studies, prepare construction documents and engineering calculations, and provide client support for various funding programs.
- Help clients comply with evolving flood control operations and maintenance standards, collaborating with our multi-disciplinary team.
- Prepare detailed written memoranda and reports on technical assignments and present technical information to peers and clients, representing the firm and clients at multiple levels.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in water/wastewater project management.
- Experience developing construction plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
- Experience in levee design, erosion control, and permitting.
- Self-motivated, technically competent, client- and solution-focused.
- Advanced oral and written communication skills, including interpreting complex technical and contractual language.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation exceeding industry averages.
- Profit sharing contributions and annual bonuses.
- Signing bonus of $5,000 to $10,000 depending on experience and education.
- 401K with Discretionary Employer Contribution.
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Health Plans.
- Life Insurance.
- Long Term Disability Insurance.
- 125 Flexible Spending Account.
- Paid Vacation & Sick Leave.
- Nine full days and two half days of Paid Holiday Time Off.
- Paid Birthday Time Off.
Apply Now: Join their team and contribute to regionally important and exciting municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. Be part of a tight-knit, collaborative team with significant opportunities for advancement.
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