Senior Water/Utilities Civil Engineer

About the role

Kier + Wright is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior water/utilities civil engineer to join our growing water department. This is an excellent chance to work on a broad range of potable water, recycled water, and wastewater engineering projects, with a focus on hydraulic modeling, pipeline design, pump station and lift station design, and permitting through construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead marketing and business development efforts including writing potable water, recycled water, and wastewater sections of proposals, participating in client interviews and supporting negotiations for project contracts.
• Oversee project management for potable water, recycled water, and wastewater capital improvement projects, including pipeline, pump station, and lift station design; manage client relationships and subconsultant contracts; analyze proposed designs for reliability, constructability, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Mentor junior staff through technical issues and professional development.
• Technical permitting of new water, recycled water and wastewater systems and facilities; develop design standards and prepare technical reports.
• Lead hydraulic modeling and engineering analyses for pressurized water distribution and recycled water systems, including pipeline sizing, pressure zone analysis, and pump station design using WaterCAD and Civil 3D.
• Prepare technical studies, hydraulic model reports, and design reports for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience.
• Extensive experience with hydraulic modeling software for pressurized water distribution systems.
• Physical requirements: prolonged periods of sitting (up to 8 hours a day), interacting with technology, ability to lift/carry up to 20 lbs, prolonged standing/walking (field checks), ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, occasional travel to offices, jobsites, and client meetings.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) license (CA preferred).

Skills

• Proficiency in WaterCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Bluebeam.

Pay

Competitive Pay ($175,000/year +)

Benefits

• Great culture – Team Collaboration, Innovative problem solving, Responsive to clients, Passionate about work.
• Medical, Dental and Vision 100% paid for by Kier & Wright for you + family.
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing.
• Paid Holidays.
• Generous PTO.
• Free office snacks.