Civil/Environmental Engineer – Water/Wastewater

Water Works Engineers

. Perform and, depending on experience, lead engineering planning and design for water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering planning and design for water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure, including treatment facilities and hydraulic modeling. Proficient in project management, technical documentation, and regulatory compliance within municipal water projects.

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Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseWater/Wastewater Treatment DesignHydraulic Analysis and ModelingAutoCAD and Civil 3D ProficiencyProject Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Engineering CalculationsDesign Standards ApplicationHydraulic ModelingTechnical Document PreparationConstruction Drawing CoordinationMechanical Process DesignPipelines and Conveyance SystemsPump Stations DesignStorage Facilities DesignQuality Assurance and Control

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationSound Engineering JudgmentCollaboration SkillsMentoring Abilities

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADCivil 3DRevitHydraulic Modeling PlatformsMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseCalifornia PE Registration (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Municipal Water InfrastructureWastewater InfrastructureRegulatory RequirementsConstruction PracticesClient Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform and, depending on experience, lead engineering planning and design for water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure
Design treatment facilities, pipelines, pump stations, storage facilities, and related site improvements
Prepare engineering calculations and evaluate design alternatives for hydraulic, treatment, conveyance, and mechanical process systems
Contribute to hydraulic modeling, system capacity evaluations, infrastructure planning, or treatment process design
Prepare and coordinate engineering reports, construction drawings, technical specifications, and engineer's cost estimates
Coordinate with civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, and other project disciplines
Support permitting and agency coordination
Apply relevant codes, design standards, regulatory requirements, and client criteria
Participate in quality assurance and quality control reviews
Provide construction-phase engineering support through submittal reviews, responses to requests for information, field observations, and contractor coordination
Coordinate assigned work with project managers and technical leads, maintaining alignment with project scope, budgets, schedules, and delivery expectations
Lead design tasks or work packages for experienced engineers
Provide technical review and guidance and mentor junior engineers and designers
Support project management activities as assigned
Participate in client meetings, site visits, and coordination across WWE offices
Develop technical expertise and professional capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution
Experience relevant to municipal water/wastewater infrastructure
Current Professional Engineer (PE) license required
California PE registration strongly preferred; registration requirements depend on assigned responsibilities
Relevant engineering experience appropriate to the position level
Demonstrated design experience in water or wastewater treatment facilities, hydraulic analysis and modeling, pipelines and conveyance, pump stations and storage facilities, or mechanical process piping and equipment systems
Ability to prepare engineering calculations and technical documents and contribute to coordinated design deliverables
Familiarity with applicable engineering standards, construction practices, and regulatory requirements
California municipal or utility project experience preferred
Experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, hydraulic modeling platforms, and Microsoft Office
For senior-level consideration, experience leading engineering design, reviewing technical work, coordinating disciplines, mentoring staff, or managing project scope, schedules, and budgets
Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound engineering judgment, and ability to work independently while collaborating within an established project team
Willingness to perform office and fieldwork and travel for project site visits, client meetings, and coordination with other offices as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eight paid holidays annually
Paid time off (PTO) accrual based on role
401K retirement plan with company match of 100% on the first 6% of salary
Immediate 401K eligibility
Fully covered employee-only health insurance plans
Company contribution toward family health coverage
Fully covered dental and vision insurance for employees
Affordable dental and vision options for family coverage
Life and disability insurance at no cost
Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Benefits
Potential bonuses based on individual and company performance
Direct client interaction and career advancement opportunities