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Senior Water Engineer - Southern California

WSC is a premier engineering and strategic communications consulting firm focused exclusively on water, delivering planning, design, program and construction management, and energy solutions for public and private clients across California and the Pacific Northwest. We are seeking a Senior Water Engineer to lead multidisciplinary teams, strengthen client relationships, mentor staff, and deliver medium- to large-scale water, wastewater, and recycled water projects from planning through design and construction.

Skills

  • California P.E. registration or ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months
  • 10+ years of experience in planning, design, or construction of water, wastewater, or recycled water facilities
  • Proven project delivery and client relationship management
  • Strong technical writing and presentation skills for proposals, reports, and contract documents
  • Experience with alternatives analysis, workshop facilitation, and stakeholder engagement
  • Ability to develop sustainable, cost-effective, and operator-friendly solutions

Responsibilities

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver water and wastewater planning, design, and program management for medium- to large-scale projects
  • Manage client service, strengthen existing client relationships, and identify new business opportunities
  • Lead proposal pursuits, prepare proposals, and support interview/presentation efforts
  • Facilitate project workshops, alternatives analyses, and decision-making processes
  • Mentor and develop entry-level and mid-level staff
  • Oversee project scope, budget, schedule, and quality control
  • Prepare high-quality technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and contract documents
  • Travel as needed throughout CA, WA, and OR for projects and client meetings

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required
  • Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering preferred
  • P.E. registration in California or eligibility for reciprocity

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 401(k) plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
  • Holiday pay and generous paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health and fitness benefits
  • Hybrid work model and professional development support
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DATE POSTED
December 22, 2025
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