ASSOCIATE ENGINEER - WATER PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Davis, CA, United States

ASSOCIATE ENGINEER - WATER PROGRAM MANAGEMENT We are a water-focused engineering consulting firm, certified as a Great Place to Work based on feedback from our community of over 230 team members and ranked top three in the AEC Advisors 2021 and 2022 Diversity Index Top Firms. Since 1990, our mission has been to be the water firm of choice for both our clients and our team. Over the years we have built upon that mission and now integrate a host of high-quality services in groundwater, water supply, water and wastewater treatment, water and wastewater infrastructure, stormwater, recycled water, construction management, and operations technology from our multiple locations in the west. As a team, we work with our clients to understand their true needs. Our long-term relationships are based on integrity, partnership, and high-value solutions. In 2024 and beyond, West Yost is advancing water resources for future generations and living our core values every day.

Compensation range: $85,000 to $112,000. Based on our Davis, CA office location. (West Yost uses geographic salary differentials that would apply for candidates in other regions).

We provide a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health saving accounts (with West Yost contribution), paid vacation, paid sick leave and holidays, two employee assistance programs, travel assistance program, 401(k) profit sharing with employer match, leaves of absence with additional supplemental paid time off, parental leave, life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and even pet insurance.

ASSOCIATE ENGINEER – WATER PROGRAM MANAGEMENT DESCRIPTION

West Yost is seeking an Associate level engineer to join the Owner’s Advisory team within the Program and Procurement Management Business Sector. The Owner’s Advisory team provides strategic consulting services to municipalities to implement capital projects efficiently and effectively.

The ideal candidate will have a background and interest in wastewater, water supply, and treatment projects, and an interest in supporting projects through planning, procurement, design, construction, and operations start-up. The ideal candidate will also have a desire to work directly with project stakeholders to drive project progress and form strong client relationships. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary for success in this role. While preferred, experience in project management or program management is not required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & FUNCTIONS

Serve as task manager on projects and provide technical support to other project team members and project manager.

Use technical knowledge to develop reports/technical studies, perform calculations, prepare drawings, develop cost estimates, and provide technical recommendations.

Provide support to senior-level engineers and provide training to other staff engineers.

Track project deliverables, budget, and schedule and assist with managing internal team to ensure that project milestones are met.

Attend and/or lead project meetings in person or virtually.

Develop and deliver presentations summarizing technical information to internal and external project teams.

Interact directly with clients and provide excellent client service.

Assist with marketing activities and proposal development as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field.

3-6 years’ experience in water/wastewater planning, design, or construction projects.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

PE licensure in the State of California. PE licensure in other states in which the firm is actively practicing may also be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field.

Experience with project or program management.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

*This position may require travel to other offices and/or client offices. Applicant must carry a valid driver's license. Applicant must also be able to meet West Yost’s rules and be eligible to drive for business. West Yost’s insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.*

Our commitment to quality begins with our hiring practices. We employ the most talented team members in our industry from all backgrounds. We are highly selective of the individuals we choose to represent the firm, seeking only those individuals whose technical abilities and commitment to client service matches our vision for excellence. We are dedicated to our number one asset, our employees. Because we are employee-owned, we are responsible for and rewarded by our own success. Come to West Yost where, with our support, you’ll do the best work of your life.

A day in the life:

You will experience many opportunities to grow and develop professionally with your colleagues through collaborative in-person work experience, knowledge sharing, and mentorship opportunities. We also offer hybrid and flexible work schedules to our employees to help promote and encourage a healthy work/life balance. All of our team members have access to local and company-wide events, our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workgroup, Culture Workgroup, Wellness Workgroup, book clubs, charitable giving and community service, firm-wide resources, peer groups (young professionals & middlers group), and mentorship and leadership programs. We support and foster your career success and encourage you to be in control of your future with us. Our annual company-wide monthly staff meetings, annual in-person All Staff meeting, Duck Dinner, company camping events, company celebrations, and other company-sponsored events provide an important part of the West Yost culture, which is to have fun.

You’ll be provided with support in on-going education through our 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program, tuition reimbursement, paid professional memberships, paid training, and Leadership Academy programs. You’ll be recognized for your contributions at West Yost through milestone anniversary benefits, peer to peer recognition programs, the potential for employee stock ownership, annual monetary and paid time off bonuses, performance-based bonus eligibility, merit increase eligibility, and employee referral bonuses. We also offer a wellness reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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