Water Resources Project Engineer at Kier + Wright in Sacramento, CA | Kablio

Role

Description

hydraulic modeling

autocad drafting

design permitting

technical reporting

project management

field inspections

Support design and permitting of new water, recycled water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.
Prepare technical studies, design reports, stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP), and other project documentation.
Collaborate with senior staff on proposals, technical reports, and presentations.
Mentor interns and entry-level staff on drafting, design, and technical skills.
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analyses using tools such as WaterCAD, HASS, Openflows Sewer, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and / or StormCAD.
Draft and review plans, profiles, and details using AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam.
Assist in project management, including scheduling, budget tracking, and subconsultant coordination.
Conduct occasional field visits for inspections, field checks, and data collection.

Requirements

autocad

bluebeam

bachelor

water resources

hec-ras

eit

Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
3–7 years of professional water resources engineering experience.
Familiarity with FEMA LOMC submittals and permitting processes a plus.
Experience with water, wastewater, fire system, and stormwater modeling software (OpenFlows Sewer, HASS, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, StormCAD, WaterCAD preferred).
E.I.T. certification required; P.E. license in California preferred (or ability to obtain within 1–2 years)

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Company

Overview

1,800-acre park

Cordes Ranch Industrial Park

A large-scale industrial park designed by the firm.

43rd ranked workplace

Bay-Area Top Workplaces

Recognized as a top workplace in the Bay Area among similar-sized organizations.

ENR Top Firm

2025 West Top Design Firms

Named among the top design firms in the West by ENR in 2025.

Founded in 1972 by Dick Kier and Jim Wright, the firm began as a modest Bay Area civil engineering practice.
Over five decades, it grew regionally—expanding into Pleasanton, Ventura (now Camarillo), Manteca, Sacramento, Irvine, Gilroy—and nearly doubled staff between 2010–2018.
It has designed major land-use and public infrastructure, including corporate campuses for Apple, NVIDIA, and Facebook.
Services cover civil engineering, surveying, construction staking, land development, renewable energy, and water resources.
The firm targets sustainable, cost-effective design, including LEED-Gold/Platinum projects.
K+W maintains a client-centric, solutions-driven approach, often working with clients and projects spanning decades.
Its portfolio now includes industrial parks, transit-oriented residential, high-rise apartments, solar fields, and urban tech offices.

Culture + Values

Limiting the environmental impact of local construction projects through sustainable design contributions
Taking a bigger‑picture design approach by balancing client aesthetics, regulatory goals, budgets, long‑term maintenance and agency preferences
Providing engineering solutions that help clients improve the water quality of the communities surrounding their projects
Supporting full‑lifespan renewable energy developments—from feasibility through construction—for solar power plants
Offering a wide range of sustainable civil engineering services: stormwater quality control, retention, pervious pavement, erosion control, green roofs, recycled water systems, LEED support and calculations

Environment + Sustainability

50% reduction

Carbon emissions intensity since 2014

The company has successfully reduced its carbon emissions intensity by 50% since 2014, demonstrating a significant commitment to lowering operational environmental impact.

Net zero by 2045

Target for carbon neutrality

Aiming to achieve net zero carbon across its operations and supply chain by 2045, including offsets, the company is actively working toward minimizing its environmental footprint.

90% CO₂ savings

From hydrotreated vegetable oil fuel

The company's use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel on construction sites has achieved up to 90% reductions in CO₂ emissions, contributing to cleaner air and a greener operation.

Elimination by 2035

Avoidable waste target

The company aims to eliminate avoidable waste by 2035, showcasing its dedication to resource efficiency and sustainable practices.

Earned UN-backed Science-Based Targets initiative validation for net zero (Scopes 1–3) by 2045
PAS 2080 certification for infrastructure carbon management in Infrastructure Services and Construction
Delivered sustainable projects achieving LEED certification, including Platinum, and implemented green roofs, rainwater harvesting, recycled/greywater systems
Trial of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel on construction sites—up to 27% NOₓ reduction, 84% particulate reduction

Inclusion & Diversity

Chief executive Andrew Davies serves as executive‑committee DEI lead
No publicly stated gender‑related statistics or targets found

Articles

Projects

Careers

Company

Overview

1,800-acre park

Cordes Ranch Industrial Park

A large-scale industrial park designed by the firm.

43rd ranked workplace

Bay-Area Top Workplaces

Recognized as a top workplace in the Bay Area among similar-sized organizations.

ENR Top Firm

2025 West Top Design Firms

Named among the top design firms in the West by ENR in 2025.

Founded in 1972 by Dick Kier and Jim Wright, the firm began as a modest Bay Area civil engineering practice.
Over five decades, it grew regionally—expanding into Pleasanton, Ventura (now Camarillo), Manteca, Sacramento, Irvine, Gilroy—and nearly doubled staff between 2010–2018.
It has designed major land-use and public infrastructure, including corporate campuses for Apple, NVIDIA, and Facebook.
Services cover civil engineering, surveying, construction staking, land development, renewable energy, and water resources.
The firm targets sustainable, cost-effective design, including LEED-Gold/Platinum projects.
K+W maintains a client-centric, solutions-driven approach, often working with clients and projects spanning decades.
Its portfolio now includes industrial parks, transit-oriented residential, high-rise apartments, solar fields, and urban tech offices.

Culture + Values

Limiting the environmental impact of local construction projects through sustainable design contributions
Taking a bigger‑picture design approach by balancing client aesthetics, regulatory goals, budgets, long‑term maintenance and agency preferences
Providing engineering solutions that help clients improve the water quality of the communities surrounding their projects
Supporting full‑lifespan renewable energy developments—from feasibility through construction—for solar power plants
Offering a wide range of sustainable civil engineering services: stormwater quality control, retention, pervious pavement, erosion control, green roofs, recycled water systems, LEED support and calculations

Environment + Sustainability

50% reduction

Carbon emissions intensity since 2014

The company has successfully reduced its carbon emissions intensity by 50% since 2014, demonstrating a significant commitment to lowering operational environmental impact.

Net zero by 2045

Target for carbon neutrality

Aiming to achieve net zero carbon across its operations and supply chain by 2045, including offsets, the company is actively working toward minimizing its environmental footprint.

90% CO₂ savings

From hydrotreated vegetable oil fuel

The company's use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel on construction sites has achieved up to 90% reductions in CO₂ emissions, contributing to cleaner air and a greener operation.

Elimination by 2035

Avoidable waste target

The company aims to eliminate avoidable waste by 2035, showcasing its dedication to resource efficiency and sustainable practices.

Earned UN-backed Science-Based Targets initiative validation for net zero (Scopes 1–3) by 2045
PAS 2080 certification for infrastructure carbon management in Infrastructure Services and Construction
Delivered sustainable projects achieving LEED certification, including Platinum, and implemented green roofs, rainwater harvesting, recycled/greywater systems
Trial of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel on construction sites—up to 27% NOₓ reduction, 84% particulate reduction

Inclusion & Diversity

Chief executive Andrew Davies serves as executive‑committee DEI lead
No publicly stated gender‑related statistics or targets found

Articles

Projects

Careers