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West Yost ENGINEER I/II – WATER SYSTEMS AND WATER SUPPLY PLANNING in Pleasanton, California
Description
Who we are:
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. We ranked top three in the AEC Advisors 2021 and 2022 Diversity Index Top Firms and were recognized as one of Fortune’s® Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services in 2023. 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: $67,000 to $112,500. Based on our Pleasanton, CA office location. (West Yost uses geographic salary differentials that would apply for candidates in other regions).
LOCATION: (https://www.westyost.com/locations/ ).
Standard 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.
ENGINEER I/II – WATER SYSTEMS AND WATER SUPPLY PLANNING
DESCRIPTION
The Engineer I/II role will contribute to the development of the firm’s Water Business Sector. Previous experience with water system planning/hydraulic modeling is desired. Candidates with a desire to develop their career toward a project engineer/manager role with expanded client duties and professional responsibilities are ideal.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & FUNCTIONS
Performing and interpreting water distribution system hydraulic evaluations utilizing a variety of commercial hydraulic modeling software programs (e.g., InfoWater).
Compiling, reviewing, and analyzing water use, population, water quality, and facilities condition data.
Evaluating water supply availability and reliability.
Preparing technical memos, reports, and master plans.
Serving as staff engineer to support senior-level engineers.
Assisting with business development activities when needed.
Maintaining accurate records of time spent on each task.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering.
Experience with water system/supply planning and hydraulic modeling.
0-4 years’ experience of applied knowledge in water system planning projects.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with CAD, GIS, and hydraulic modeling software (e.g., InfoWater).
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.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to process accurate engineering calculations unaided and prepare reports.
Proven ability to summarize technical information using appropriate grammar, punctuation and spelling for concise reader-friendliness and clarity.
Maintaining professional competency may require attending education classes and seminars, reading professional publications, and attending professional society meetings.
This position may require out-of-office travel with occasional evening and overnight assignments.
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.
Other unique benefits:
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)
