Senior Wastewater Project Manager/Engineer

About the role

Larry Walker Associates seeks a mid- to senior-level project manager/engineer to support the growth of our wastewater services. In addition to leading projects, the applicant will support the development and maintenance of client relationships; pursue prospective projects; develop proposals, scopes, and budgets; train and mentor staff; and develop and maintain internal standards of practice. The qualified candidate will perform both traditional and specialized services characteristic of LWA.

Responsibilities

• Lead professional staff on projects that may include:
  • Permit reissuance and compliance support for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR), and Water Recycling Requirements (WRR)
  • Local, state, and federal regulatory and policy evaluation
  • Communication and negotiations with regulatory agencies
  • Long-range strategic planning for wastewater and recycled water agencies
  • Reviewing and authoring technical reports, memoranda, and comment letters
  • Preparing Title 22 Engineering Reports for recycled water projects (requires ability to read design documents/plans, knowledge of wastewater treatment processes)
  • Special studies such as antidegradation analyses, water quality impact evaluations, and dilution and mixing zone modeling
  • Conducting regulatory and/or technical presentations for regulatory agencies, municipal governments and boards, and other stakeholders
  • Supporting clients with enforcement proceedings
  • Related civil/environmental engineering and environmental science projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or related field; Master’s degree is preferred, but not required
• At least five (5) years of increasingly responsible work experience in the wastewater field, including at least two (2) years of project management experience

Skills

• Possess a valid license as a Professional Engineer in the State of California (or able to obtain a reciprocal California P.E. license immediately)
• Knowledge of water quality control principles and physical, biological, and chemical factors relating to control of water pollution and management of surface water and groundwater resources
• Understanding of wastewater master planning
• Knowledge of wastewater rate studies
• Experience with wastewater treatment systems and design
• Experience negotiating wastewater discharge and recycle water permits

Pay

Estimated annualized compensation including bonuses: $135,000 to $192,000 depending on experience and skillset.

About Larry Walker Associates

Larry Walker Associates (LWA) is a small, family-owned environmental engineering and consulting firm based in Davis, California, with regional offices in Berkeley, San Diego, Santa Monica, Ventura, Yreka, and Seattle. LWA is a Certified Evergreen company recognized by the Tugboat Institute for our commitment to long-term purpose, a people-first culture, and sustainable growth. LWA is privately held, built to last, and focused on serving the public good, including its employees, clients, and communities. As an Evergreen business, LWA is committed to upholding the Evergreen 7Ps principles: Purpose, Perseverance, People First, Private, Profit, Paced Growth, and Pragmatic Innovation.