Senior Engineer - Treatment

Compensation Range:

• $109,821 - $159,505

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Location: Reno, NV (visit our website for directions)

This is a Hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

About the Role

West Yost is seeking a Senior Engineer with a strong interest and experience in water and/or wastewater treatment planning, permitting and design. Expertise is desired in the planning, permitting and design of water and/or wastewater treatment and recycled water systems. This role will contribute to the development of the firm’s Treatment practice and have client involvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform planning, permitting and design and serve as task manager for water and/or wastewater treatment and recycled water systems.
• Prepare analyses, calculations, equipment evaluations, and preliminary layouts, for water and/or wastewater treatment plants and recycled water systems.
• Aid in the preparation of technical memoranda, preliminary design reports, and other reports related to the design of treatment improvements.
• Aid in coordinating the work of a multi-disciplined team throughout the design development and contract document phases of a project.
• Review product designs and drawings for compliance with engineering principles, firm standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Engage in professional and effective communication, project administration including tracking task budgets, and staffing needs.
• Engage in client interaction throughout projects and coordinate with subconsultants.
• Aid in the preparation and negotiation of contracts and change orders with clients and subcontractors.
• Conduct site visits and generate reports and recommendations based on findings.
• Provide support and technical input during construction of treatment projects.
• Review constructability of design projects.
• Work on several projects at one time.
• Aid in the preparation of proposals.
• Mentor and coach staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience of with technical expertise in water and/or wastewater treatment and recycled water systems planning and design.
• Experience completing master plans and designs, active project management experience, and the desire and ability to provide superior client service.
• Positive and clear written and verbal communication practices are essential for success in this position.
• Excellent staff coaching and mentoring skills are also desired.

Qualifications

• Top-level candidates who have an interest in expanding the current client base, building a top-level team and working closely with firm Principals are particularly encouraged to confidentially inquire regarding current opportunities.

Skills

• Strong technical expertise in water and/or wastewater treatment and recycled water systems planning and design.
• Experience completing master plans and designs, active project management experience, and the desire and ability to provide superior client service.
• Positive and clear written and verbal communication practices.
• Excellent staff coaching and mentoring skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Training.
• Leadership Academy Programs.
• Wellness Reimbursement.