Water Project Engineer (Southern California) at Woodard Curran

San Diego, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Water, Wastewater, Environmental EngineeringIndustries

Requirements

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Strong experience in evaluating, planning, designing, and constructing water and wastewater systems
  • Familiarity with master planning, permitting, treatment, and distribution systems
  • Experience performing condition assessments of sewer facilities and rehab recommendations
  • Proficiency in preparing design plans for reservoirs, stations, sewer lift stations, sewer, and water main infrastructure
  • Knowledge of municipal wastewater systems, including collection system infrastructure, pumping system hydraulics, and wastewater treatment processes
  • Experience with Construction Administration, including submittal reviews, RFIs, and contractor payment applications
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD software
  • Strong proactive communication skills
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a professional, reliable, and organized manner
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% within Southern California region
  • Ability to spend time in the field or on construction projects as applicable

Responsibilities

  • Work on planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure projects (drinking water, recycled water, wastewater, water resources, conveyance)
  • Coordinate your work and the work of junior engineers
  • Develop and monitor schedule and budget components of larger projects
  • Demonstrate strong communication to keep project team updated
  • Lead designs or portions of designs
  • Coordinate discipline work (civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, instrumentation, HVAC, geotech, survey) internally and with sub-contractors
  • Guide designers/drafters on design drawing production using AutoCAD
  • Make decisions independently or with oversight on engineering problems and methods
  • Mentor and direct junior staff on technical assignments and review their technical work
  • Interact with clients and professionally represent the firm
  • Coordinate with contractors and clients in the field during construction to ensure compliance with specifications and drawings
  • Support marketing and proposal efforts
  • Participate in company initiatives
  • Interface with local and state regulatory agencies

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Water Systems DesignWastewater EngineeringMaster PlanningPermittingTreatment ProcessesDistribution SystemsInfrastructure ConstructionProject ManagementDrinking WaterRecycled Water

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What work arrangement does this position offer?

The position offers a flexible remote/hybrid work schedule.

Is travel required for this role?

Travel up to 20% is required for clients within the Southern California Region.

What skills and experience are required for this Water Project Engineer role?

The ideal candidate needs strong experience in evaluating, planning, designing, and constructing water and wastewater systems, familiarity with master planning, permitting, treatment, and distribution systems, and skills in coordinating teams, developing schedules and budgets, leading designs, and proactive communication.

What is the company culture like at Woodard & Curran?

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned company that cultivates teams encouraging collaboration in an inclusive culture, prioritizes people with opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate is dynamic, detail-oriented, client-focused, technically focused with water/wastewater experience, and able to lead technical delivery, work with clients and teams, and support marketing efforts.

Woodard Curran

Engineering and consulting for water management

About Woodard Curran

Woodard Curran specializes in engineering, science, and operations with a focus on clean water infrastructure and environmental consulting. They address complex water and environmental challenges by providing services such as water resources management, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, water reuse and recycling, and environmental remediation. Their project-based business model allows them to engage with a variety of clients, including government entities, private businesses, and institutions, generating revenue through consulting, design, and operational services. Unlike many competitors, Woodard Curran emphasizes modernizing water resources data management and has developed forensic tools to identify contaminants, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Their goal is to make a positive impact on environmental health and sustainability, supported by initiatives from the Woodard Curran Foundation.

Portland, MaineHeadquarters
1979Year Founded
$6.9MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Consulting, EnergyIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Company Match
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
Professional Development Budget
Tuition Reimbursement

Risks

Increased competition from companies offering advanced automated systems like Greasezilla.
Strategic shifts from new leadership roles may disrupt operations or client relationships.
Reliance on grants poses financial risks if applications are unsuccessful.

Differentiation

Specializes in solving complex water and environmental challenges with innovative solutions.
Offers comprehensive services including water reuse, environmental remediation, and stormwater management.
Developed forensic tools to identify PFAS contaminants, aiding in compliance and liability management.

Upsides

Growing demand for PFAS remediation services due to increased regulatory scrutiny.
Rising interest in water reuse technologies for sustainable water management solutions.
Expansion of public-private partnerships offers long-term contract opportunities.

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