PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - TREATMENT

Overview

Lead engineering design and client engagement for water/wastewater treatment projects.

Key Responsibilities

• design engineering
• technical review
• cost estimation
• project management
• client relations
• quality assurance

Tasks

-Lead engineering designs, preparing reports, construction drawings, specifications, and calculations for various projects. Review project designs and drawings for compliance with engineering principles, firm standards, regulatory compliance, customer contract requirements, and related specifications. -Prepare and conduct technical review of staff, reports, correspondence, calculations and prepare technical recommendations. Prepare opinions of probable cost on current and new designs. Develops fee estimates for all project types and ensures projects are delivered on schedule and within scope and budget. -Make recommendations to senior management as to additional staff and resource needs. Assign staff and other resources, working with other managers to balance overall company workload and best utilize personnel. -Use technical knowledge to develop technical studies/reports and designs for water and/or wastewater treatment and recycled water systems. -Maintain four-month workload projections for all projects under personal management. Work closely with other engineers and managers to balance workload demands amongst current staff. -Mentor engineering staff on technical matters and procedures and act as a technical resource. -Contribute to technical journals and conference presentations. -Provide quality assurance for plans and contract documents for construction of improvements within specialty area. -Establish and foster client relations and develops proposals and budgets. Meet with clients to determine recommended project scope and estimate staffing requirements and fee. -Determine clients’ invoicing requirements and work with accounting staff to prepare timely monthly invoices. Prepare summary billing descriptions if appropriate or required by client. -Develop and maintain client contact before, during, and after project completion. Cultivate client relationships through organizational involvement and by direct contact. -Act as Project Manager or team member on major design and construction projects. Effectively direct projects from planning through completion. Keep timely track of project progress, schedule, and budget. Monitor project scopes, request contract amendments when appropriate.

Requirements

• 15+ years
• civil engineering
• pe licensure
• bachelor's
• master's
• communication

What You Bring

-15+ years’ experience in civil engineering consulting or engineering management. -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field. -Excellent writing and communication skills are essential. -PE licensure in the State of California and/or Oregon, or ability to obtain PE licensure within 6 months of hire. PE licensure in other states that firm is actively practicing may also be considered.

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About West Yost

-Began as a two-person operation in Davis, California, with a mission to solve water challenges in growing communities. -Specializes in water resources planning, design, and management for municipalities and utilities across the western U.S. -Delivers projects ranging from regional water system master planning to designing treatment plants and stormwater facilities. -Standout projects include Envision-rated and LEED-Silver wastewater treatment upgrades and infrastructure in seismic zones. -Integrates cybersecurity, operational technology resilience, and regulatory compliance into traditional water projects.

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