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Water Resources Senior Engineer

  2026-05-27     Wallace Group     San Luis Obispo,CA  
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Job Description Job Description SENIOR CIVIL Water Resources Engineer (San Luis Obispo)At Wallace Group our people are our most valuable resource. We arecommitted to offering challenging work, competitive compensation and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional advancement and personal development.Position Summary:We are looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer with a strong background in water resources planning, design, and project management. The ideal candidate has a minimum of ten years of experience delivering technical solutions for water supply, water quality, water/ wastewater/ recycled water master planning, water and sewer infrastructure modeling, utility design, and water/wastewater treatment design. This is a leadership-track position that includes client coordination, project management, mentoring junior staff, and managing multi-disciplinary water resources projects from planning through construction.Responsibilities: Preparation of engineering reports, plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for various types of water resources and civil engineering projects, such as: Municipal public works infrastructure project design relating to water resource engineering (water, wastewater, stormwater, recycled water)Water and wastewater master planningWater and wastewater infrastructure hydraulic modelingWater supply engineeringRecycled water systems feasibility studies and designsWater distribution system and pump station designSewer collection system and lift station designWater and wastewater treatment system designCivil/water/wastewater design in support of development of wineries and other private and commercial projectsCoordinate with regulatory agencies and support permittingProject management and business development functions. Lead full‑cycle project management for complex civil engineering projects, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, risk mitigation, stakeholder coordination, regulatory compliance, and multi‑disciplinary team oversight to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery of high‑quality engineering solutions.Lead strategic business development efforts by cultivating client relationships, identifying emerging opportunities, preparing winning proposals and SOQs, and representing the firm in industry and community settings to expand market presence.Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related fieldProfessional registration (licensed in California preferred)Minimum of ten years of qualifying experienceDemonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD / Civil 3DStrong understanding of relevant standards and regulatory requirementsDemonstrated proficiency in water and sewer modeling programs such as WaterCAD, InfoSWMM, and Aquanuity softwareAdditional Desired Qualifications: Specific experience with GIS databases related to public agency utility systems including water, sewer, storm drain and others, utility master planning and preparation of utility Atlas mapsExperience with ArcGIS ProExperience working with local agencies, public utilities, and water districts.Compensation: $129,000 - $166,500 depending on experienceWallace Group BenefitsWe offer an outstanding benefits package to all regular, full-time employees including: Paid holidays, sick leave, and a vacation packageHealth InsuranceWellness reimbursement programGroup Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Plan offered for employees to purchaseEmployer Paid Life InsurancePre-Tax 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Savings PlanLong-Term Disability PlanPlus, you get to work in beautiful San Luis Obispo!EOEPowered by JazzHRIQIgfa2yKH


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