Engineer I - Treatment

West Yost Careers • Sacramento, CA

9d • $60,000 - $99,000

About The Position

The Engineer I position is to participate in our Water/Wastewater Treatment group. Expertise is desired in planning and design of water, recycled water, and/or wastewater treatment plants. This role will contribute to the development of the firm’s Treatment practice and have client involvement. This is an entry-level position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Coursework and research experience in water and wastewater supply, distribution and treatment, and water quality
• 1-3 years of experience preferred.
• Knowledge of design of water, recycled water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Positive and clear written and verbal communication practices are essential for success in this position.
• Must effectively communicate with all project team members
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering
• Emphasis on environmental/water resources engineering is beneficial.
• Coursework and research experience in water and wastewater supply, distribution and treatment, and water quality.
• Ability to process engineering calculations unaided, compile plans and organize basic designs.
• Must effectively communicate with all project team members.

Responsibilities

• Preparing plans, specifications, calculations, equipment evaluations, preliminary layouts and technical reports for water, recycled and wastewater treatment projects.
• Deciding on the most appropriate engineering techniques and sequences of activities for each project stage, with input from project managers.
• Completing evaluations of water quality data for treatment facilities.
• Perform site visits and field activities including condition assessments of treatment facilities.
• Developing technical writing and correspondence including preparation of technical memoranda, preliminary design reports, and other reports related to the planning and design of treatment systems.
• Making estimations for timescales and costs ensuring plans meet the client’s specifications
• Assisting senior-level engineers with the preparation of proposals.
• Coordinating project assignments with those of other EITs, engineers and technicians on the project team.
• Researching regulatory, legislative, or code issues with City, County, and State agencies.
• Attending meetings and interacting with clients.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level