Water/Wastewater Engineer

Take Your Design Career to the Next Level 

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder’s Design team is looking for you! From bridge and structural engineering to civil, electrical, mechanical, and process engineering, Kleinfelder’s collaborative Design Services create synergy across multiple disciplines. 

Step into Your New Role  

We are seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our Southern California Water Team. As a Water/Wastewater Engineer at Kleinfelder, you will help lead projects as a technical resource and mentor junior staff while gaining invaluable experience through a variety of water and wastewater projects. Many opportunities exist within Kleinfelder to diversify technical experience, build relationships, and work with professionals on a wide variety of projects all over the United States.

The candidate will contribute a multi-disciplinary perspective on water and wastewater projects.  An entrepreneurial spirit with experience interacting with local agencies and clients is preferred.  This position requires the ability to excel working in team environments.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Production of design documents from basis of design through final design and technical specifications for water/wastewater processes, conveyance, capital improvement projects, municipal infrastructure design projects
• Bidding Services, Construction Services/Administration, Cost Estimating
• Condition assessment & field reconnaissance for pump stations, pipelines, process equipment and facilities
• Planning & infrastructure studies and asset management programs.
• Take initiative in collaborating with other disciplines throughout the company to develop relationships and team to pursue high-level work
• Work in multi-disciplinary groups and convey ideas and recommendations over technical expertise boundaries 

Position Competency Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Civil, Environmental, or a related engineering field
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
• Strong background in water/wastewater infrastructure engineering. A min of 6-10 years of experience.
• Experience in the preparation of design plans, specifications, bid documents and construction services.
• Demonstrated experience with public, government or municipal clients.
• Ability to develop and coordinate technical proposals, write detailed scope of work, and develop detailed cost estimates and project schedules leading to quality deliverables
• Strong oral and writing skills with the ability to develop technical reports and memorandums with limited oversight
• Ability to convey results and discuss progress with clients as well as continuously developing good relationships

Knowledge of local and national level standards relative to water and wastewater system requirements, technical studies, and design requirements

Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.  

Progress with an Employer that Values You 

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:  

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law.  Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary Range: $81,000-$115,000.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.  

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. 

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES   

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.