ASSOCIATE WATER/WASTEWATER ENGINEER
Do you have a passion for crafting reliable engineering solutions and innovative designs? Are you eager to lead impactful projects that transform and improve local communities?
As an Associate Water/Wastewater Engineer at PACE Engineering, Inc. (PACE), you will be responsible for project management, funding acquisition, and leading projects from planning through construction completion, primarily for municipal infrastructure projects for small, disadvantaged communities.
Are you:
A HIGHLY MOTIVATED LEADER? Do you have an innate drive and enthusiasm for engineering tasks, inspiring and empowering team members through clear direction, effective communication, and collaborative decision-making?
A PROACTIVE MULTITASKER? Do you manage multiple tasks and responsibilities concurrently within assigned projects, prioritizing and organizing activities to meet deadlines and deliver quality results?
AN EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNICATOR? Do you communicate effectively with in-house personnel and external project stakeholders with clarity and precision, adeptly tailoring messages to diverse audiences and fostering meaningful dialogue to facilitate collaboration?
If you are driven to make a lasting impact on communities with your water/wastewater engineering expertise, please read on.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:
Within the first 6 months:
- Become familiar with your role, the services PACE offers, and PACE standards.
- Attend site walks and start to foster professional relationships with clients.
- Handle basic project management tasks and broad design scopes to gain diverse experience and contribute to team objectives.
- Assume a leadership role in project teams under supervision by coordinating with key stakeholders, contributing to strategic project planning initiatives, and taking on more responsibility in handling project management tasks.
- Perform billing reviews with minimal oversight.
- Begin to delegate tasks to Staff Engineers.
- Handle increasingly complex tasks, exhibit a self-driven attitude toward continual learning, and actively seek opportunities to expand and evolve within your role.
- Foster a positive team attitude while advocating for PACE with clients, subcontractors, and various stakeholders.
Within the first year:
- Perform project management tasks with minimal, if any, oversight from others, demonstrating a high-level of autonomy and proficiency in project execution.
- Lead project teams and oversee all tasks with Senior Engineer or Department Head oversight.
- Attend performance review sessions with the Department Head to discuss progress, receive constructive feedback, and set goals for professional development and growth.
- Participate in networking events to expand professional connections and explore new business opportunities and maintain strong, positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
✔ BS or MS in Engineering (preferably in the disciplines of water, wastewater, environmental, or civil)
✔ Credentials Required: NCEES; Professional Engineer (PE) license in California preferred (or actively seeking California licensure within one year)
✔ 5+ years of work experience in water or wastewater engineering
✔ 1+ years of experience in project management and supervising personnel
✔ Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D
✔ Work in-person in an office environment as well as limited travel and is able to perform site visits, which require walking or climbing in steep terrain, climbing ladders, and inspections at heights
✔ Valid driver’s license with valid automobile insurance, good driving record, and reliable transportation
✔ Demonstrates a strong understanding of fundamental principles and best practices within respective disciplines
✔ Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills as well as ability to manage priorities and workflow proactively
✔ Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to manage changing priorities with enthusiasm.
✔ Acute attention to detail
✔ Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
* At this time, PACE Engineering will not sponsor new applicants for work authorization.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
✔ Public works construction experience
✔ InfoWater and InfoSewer modeling experience
✔ Geographical Information System (GIS) experience
✔ Familiarity, knowledge, or professional experience serving the North State of California
COMPANY BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Competitive Compensation based on experience and skillset.
Health: Group Health and Vision Insurance (PACE pays 100% of the premium for employees and their dependents.)
Well Being: Paid Holidays (11 days per year) and Paid Time Off (PTO).
Financial Wellness: Company-paid short- and long-term disability program, Company-paid life insurance of $50,000, Flexible Spending Account, 401K, discretionary bonuses, employee owned with potential to be a Key Employee/Shareholder, Paid Professional Registration
WHO WE ARE:
PACE is an employee-owned, multi-discipline engineering/consulting company in Redding, California, that has provided engineering and surveying services in Northern California since 1976. Our firm specializes in water and wastewater, civil and land development, structural, mechanical and plumbing, and electrical engineering; instrumentation and controls systems; and surveying and mapping. Since 1976, we have developed economical, safe, custom, and reliable solutions for today’s complex engineering challenges. Our focus on craftsmanship and client service has been the key to our long-lasting success.
Everything we do at PACE revolves around the following core values:
Family: PACE is centered around family, encouraging family first and treating employees like family.
Integrity: PACE does what is right for our clients and team members, striving for excellence and owning mistakes, no matter the consequences.
Flexibility: PACE encourages a work-life balance with freedom to facilitate and enjoy life inside and outside of work.
Teamwork: PACE employees are respectful, caring, and supportive, resulting in strong camaraderie and effective collaboration.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are ready to advance your career in water/wastewater engineering with a dynamic and forward-thinking company, please submit your resume and cover letter to contact@paceengineering.us. Please include “Associate Water/Wastewater Engineer ” in the subject line.
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Industry: Engineering Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Must-have qualifications
- Do you have the following certification? NCEES in California
Ideal answer: Yes
- Do you have the following license? Professional Engineer
Ideal answer: Yes
Preferred qualifications
- Do you have familiarity, knowledge, or professional experience serving the North State of California?
Ideal answer: Yes