Staff Water Engineer - San Luis Obispo

Want to be part of an engineering and strategic communications consulting firm that defines success by the strength of its relationships with its clients and staff? A firm that invests in its people and fosters an entrepreneurial culture that leads to innovation for our clients, communities and environment? If so, please read on.
WSC is a premier engineering and communications consulting firm that focuses exclusively on water.
Our team of expert engineers and communicators is recognized for delivering successful planning, design, program management, construction management and energy solutions for municipalities, public and private utilities, special districts, energy providers and more throughout California and the Pacific Northwest.
WSC is a next generation consulting leader that meets our clients where they are, providing insight, and redefining the possibilities through a high standard for hands-on service, innovation, quality, and visionary leadership.
Recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in our business, we are actively seeking to hire a Staff Water Engineer to collaborate with designers, planners, project managers, strategic communications, and technical leaders in advancing vital water, wastewater, recycled water, and infrastructure investments.
This position is based out of our San Luis Obispo office with a flexible hybrid work option.
What You Will Do You will lead and be a part of multi-disciplinary teams that plan, design, and manage water infrastructure.
You will function as a project engineer to oversee the design of water, wastewater and/or recycled water infrastructure projects, working towards becoming a project manager for a variety of infrastructure design and planning projects.
This position will be based out of our San Luis Obispo office with a flexible hybrid work option.
This position may require some travel throughout California.
What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related engineering field; Master's degree preferred.
2 years minimum experience is required, with experience directly related to water-related infrastructure design preferred.
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registration in California or the ability to obtain registration within one year.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience writing technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and miscellaneous contract documents.
Experience delivering successful and collaborative project performance that achieve clients' goals, including cost-effective, sustainable, energy-efficient, operator-friendly, and innovative valuable outcomes.
Demonstration of understanding and defining project goals and requirements.
Team first mindset.
You enjoy collaborating, learning from, and teaching others, and are active in creating a positive team dynamic.
Passionate about self-improvement and opportunities to learn new skills, obtained through both mentorship from WSC Senior Engineers or through external training.
Desire to operate with freedom and accountability.
A willingness to take risks and ownership of those risks.
Ability to serve as a dedicated and effective client service partner and demonstrate responsiveness, clear communication, quality delivery, mindful listening, and problem-solving skills.
Active participant in related professional associations such as AWWA, WEF, or WateReuse is a plus.
AutoDesk Civil 3D or BIM/Revit 3D design experience is a plus.
Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $110,000 annually and may be more or less depending on experience.
Who We Are At WSC, we foster a people-centric culture where we care deeply about client relationships and helping our teammates succeed.
We believe there are always opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, and we prioritize supporting each other in that process.
We are leaders, influencers and innovators.
We are passionate about Creating a Better Water Future, integrating engineering, technology and communications to deliver extraordinary value for the communities we serve.
We make it easy for you to enjoy the work you love by providing great benefits.
With an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan, company funded ESOP (employee stock ownership plan), employer paid short- and long-term disability, holiday pay, generous paid time off, fitness and health benefits program, we have you covered! Learn more about the benefits we offer https://expectwsc.
com/benefits/ WSC is committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.
As such, we do not make hiring or other employment-related decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, generic information or characteristics, veteran, military or family status, or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.