Senior Wastewater Reuse Engineer
Carollo Engineers
Lead design and management of wastewater reuse projects, overseeing teams and client relations.
4 days ago ago
$150,000 - $200,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
San Diego, CA
Hybrid
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Planning
Design
Construction Management
Water Supply Engineering
Water Treatment Engineering
Water Distribution Engineering
Watershed and Water Resources Planning
Storm Water Planning
Sector Specialisms
Water
Wastewater
Water Resources
Industrial
Private Sector Water Treatment
Wastewater Treatment
Water Reuse
Brine Management
Role
What you would be doing
client relations
design management
hydraulic design
process design
quality assurance
project management
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with client management personnel
- Identifies need for recruitment of new employees and participates in the identification, interview, and selection process
- Negotiates critical and controversial issues with top-level engineers and officers of other organizations and companies
- Deliver high quality services within budget and schedule constraints
- Plans, schedules, and conducts engineering work on wastewater and reuse projects of significant size and complexity, with full responsibility over design decisions and quality standards. Specific work will include preliminary design, detailed design, and engineering services during construction. Representative engineering tasks include the development of hydraulic calculations, treatment process evaluations and sizing, preparation and review of technical memoranda, design development and reviews, design management in coordination with discipline engineers (e.g. civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls), and QA/QC.
- Mentors entry to mid-level engineers and supervises their work on project assignments. Provides direction on how to execute work, provides examples, and reviews their work. Provides design expertise as part of project pursuits during proposals, and contributes to the development of statement of qualifications and proposals.
- Serve as project manager for some mid- to large-sized projects
- Provide overall responsibility for several projects concurrently
- Supervises team of several subordinates of project engineer or senior project engineer level with multiple engineering or professional disciplines included
What you bring
project management
autocad
microstation
professional engineer
10+ years
wastewater
- Must have demonstrated experience with managing and designing medium- to large-sized projects with full responsibility for budget, schedule, contractual obligations and quality standards
- Active in professional associations, including presentations of technical papers, member of technical committees, and officer of local or national organization
- Knowledge of structural and geotechnical design concepts, analytical laboratory techniques and familiarity with codes and regulation related to drinking water
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and project team
- Sensitive to political issues and client preferences
- Proficient in public speaking roles
- Work well in a team environment
- Travel required when requested
- Design and construction phase experience
- Identifies need for, and ability to direct and actively manage subconsultants performing services on projects
- Experienced in in using tools to managing project financials, managing schedule, and in managing quality
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering
- Demonstrates high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding extensive engineering programs and activities of outstanding novelty and importance
- Proficient in MS Word and Excel
- Ability to prepare proposals and interviews, and to lead negotiating efforts with client after selection
- Experience in MBR treatment and advanced treatment facilities design
- 10+ years of wastewater and reuse design experience in the field of environmental consulting engineering with an emphasis in hydraulics, physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes and treatment plant design for wastewater and reuse. Comprehensive experience in treatment plant design is required.
- Experience with Microstation or Autocad
- Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- Demonstrate creative, foresight and mature engineering judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented engineering problems
- 15+ years of wastewater and reuse design experience in the field of environmental consulting engineering with an emphasis in hydraulics, physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes and treatment plant design for water, wastewater, and/or reuse.
- Familiar with a broad range of issues related to wastewater and reuse systems, including master planning, conveyance, with an emphasis on treatment plant design.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer
- Ability to evaluate progress of staff and results obtained, and recommends major changes to achieve overall objectives
- Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers and decision makers of other organizations and companies, requiring skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
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Company
Overview
- Founded with a singular focus on water and wastewater infrastructure, the company has grown into a recognized leader in the industry.
- Excels in providing innovative engineering solutions for water resources, water treatment, and wastewater systems across the U.S.
- Works on major projects including large-scale water treatment plants, wastewater infrastructure, and complex pipeline networks.
- Specializes in consulting, design, construction management, and project delivery, ensuring water systems are efficient and sustainable.
- Has a team of highly skilled engineers known for technical expertise and commitment to advancing water technologies.
- Operates in both municipal and private sectors, transforming communities through robust and reliable water and wastewater systems.
- Has a strong U.S. presence and is often called upon for international water infrastructure projects.
- Offers a diverse project portfolio from small-scale residential systems to large urban water networks, demonstrating versatility.
4.5★ Rating
Glassdoor Culture Score
The company receives a high culture rating on Glassdoor, with slight differences noted between male and female employees.
3.2/5 Score
Comparably Culture Score
The company's overall culture score according to Comparably, reflecting employee sentiment and workplace experience.
- Employees highlight: “supportive and caring management,” “flat org chart,” “collaborative culture across different offices and regions”
- Employee reviews emphasize technical excellence, autonomy, flexible schedules, and strong work–life balance
$1.8B Project
EchoWater Project
Upgrade for nutrient removal and drought-resistant recycled water.
15% Emissions Reduction
GHG Emissions Tool Success
Reduced emissions over 5 years and ~80% since pre-2019 at client site.
~80% Reduction
GHG Emissions Improvement
Significant decrease in emissions since pre-2019 at client site.
2023 Launch
Resilience & Sustainability Practice
Launched to advise on climate mitigation and sustainability assessments.
- Planet goal: climate neutral, zero waste to landfill, honor local hydrology cycles, purchase environmentally preferable products
- People goal: attract/retain talent, contribute to workforce and community sustainability
- Prosperity goal: deliver sustainable services and maintain profitability
- In‑house Sustainability Plan with regular updates, comprehensive metrics, and adaptive approach (align, engage, appraise, evolve)
- Award‑winning: 2022 ENR Merit Award for sustainability on South Adams County Water project
4.5★ men / 4.3★ women
Gender Ratings on Glassdoor
The company has received a 4.5-star rating for men and a 4.3-star rating for women on Glassdoor, reflecting gender-specific feedback ratings for the company.
- No publicly shared DEI strategy or values statement
- Comparably shows no formal values or mission alignment data on DEI
- Employee feedback indicates some 'good ole boys' upper management culture in certain locations
- No clear published gender representation metrics or diversity outcomes beyond rating scores
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