NV5 ยท 11 hours ago
Assistant Water/Wastewater Design Engineer
Greater Sacramento
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$33.65/hr - $43.27/hr
2+ years expNV5 is seeking a passionate Assistant Engineer for their California Water/Wastewater Practice, focusing on the planning and design of water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure. The role involves collaborating with experienced engineers to design innovative projects that promote access to safe drinking water and sustainable water resources.
ConsultingIndustrial Engineering
Hiring Manager
Karen Shatara
Responsibilities
Work within a team of highly experienced and creative engineers to problem solve, analyze, and evaluate projects from planning through construction
Assist with the planning and design of challenging drinking water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure, including preparing Preliminary Engineering Reports, Plans, Specifications and Estimates for :
Drinking water infrastructure: wells, storage tanks, pipelines, pump stations, pressure reducing stations, and water treatment facilities
Wastewater infrastructure: wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and pipelines
Recycled water infrastructure: storage tanks, pipelines, pump stations, and pressure reducing stations
Assist project engineers with other project tasks, such as:
Analyzing and evaluating hydraulic calculations and hydraulic models
Performing research and field investigations
Analyzing and formulating technical documents and reports
Coordinate with other disciplines for project development, including geotechnical engineering, land surveying, electrical engineering, and structural engineering
Occasional field visits and inspections to assess infrastructure deficiencies, project progress, and problem solve issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and/or Master of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering with a concentration in water/wastewater
2-3 years of progressive relative water/wastewater infrastructure design experience
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Innovyze InfoSewer/InfoWater, and ArcGIS
Understanding of hydraulics and pipe networks
Passionate about water/wastewater
Participation in professional societies (e.g. American Society of Civil Engineers, Water for People, Engineers Without Borders, etc.)
Possession of an Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
Desire to obtain a California PE license
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life insurance
PTO
401(k)
Professional development/advancement opportunities
Company
NV5
NV5 is a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions for public and private sector clients supporting infrastructure, utility, and building assets and systems.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-05-15Acquired
2013-03-26IPO
Leadership Team
Noreen Clindinning
Chief Operating Officer Environmental Health Services
Carl Henderson, PhD, PE, GE
Chief Diversity Officer / SoCal Construction Quality Assurance Group Director
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