Mid-Level Water/Wastewater Engineer

📍 Orange County, CA (On-Site)

Why This Role Stands Out

Join a fast-growing engineering team focused exclusively on water, wastewater, and infrastructure projects that directly impact communities and sustainability.

This is a true design-forward role — ideal for engineers who want to stay hands-on technically, not get pulled into purely administrative project management.

You’ll work on a mix of:

• Advanced treatment systems
• Municipal pipeline and conveyance infrastructure
• Recycled and potable water systems

…and have the opportunity to own your work from concept through construction.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Design and analyze water and wastewater systems (treatment OR infrastructure)
• Perform hydraulic modeling and engineering calculations (WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS or similar)
• Prepare:
  • Construction documents (plans, specs, estimates)
  • Technical reports and design memos
• Support permitting efforts (SDWA, NPDES, Title 22) [
• Collaborate with:
  • Engineers, CAD teams, and project stakeholders
• Gain exposure to:
  • Fieldwork, site visits, and construction support

This is not a “support role” — expectation is owning technical design and contributing immediately.

What We’re Looking For

• 5–15 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering
• PE license (or ability to obtain)
• Experience in ONE of the following areas:
  • Treatment systems (process design, plants)
  • Conveyance/infrastructure (pipelines, pumping, storage)

Technical Strengths:

• Hydraulic calculations modeling
• System design ownership (not just coordination)
• Technical report writing
• Ability to work independently and direct design work

Not the Right Fit If You…

• Primarily work in land development or general civil
• Have a stormwater-only or non-water background
• Focus more on project coordination than design
• Cannot clearly explain engineering decisions or calculations

This role is specifically for engineers who design, not just review or manage.

Nice to Have

• Experience with InfoWater, BioWin, or similar tools
• Municipal or water district project experience
• Exposure to permitting and regulatory coordination
• Mentorship or leadership experience

Growth & Opportunity

You’ll have a clear path toward:

• Project Management
• Technical Leadership
• Hybrid or custom career tracks

You’ll also gain exposure across both:

• Treatment operations (“inside the plant”)
• Infrastructure systems (“outside the fence”)

…allowing you to shape your long-term direction.

Why Engineers Choose This Role

• Stay technical — not forced into PM too early
• Work on high-impact water projects
• Join a collaborative, design-focused team
• Build long-term career depth in a stable, growing market

If you’re an engineer who wants to own design, stay hands-on, and work on meaningful water infrastructure projects, this is the role.

Interested or want more details?

Reply or apply to learn more — happy to walk you through the team, projects, and long-term path.

This is a Permanent position based out of Fountain Valley, CA.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

PACE Advanced Water Engineering (headquartered in Fountain Valley, CA) offers comprehensive benefits designed to support wellness, financial security, and career growth. The package includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching, alongside perks like tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and bonus opportunities. [1, 2, 3] The benefits are structured into four key pillars: [1] 1. Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their dependents.
• Flexible Spending: FSAs for medical and dependent care, plus out-of-pocket expense reimbursements.
• Fitness Incentives: Subsidies for personal health programs (like gym memberships) and a Fitbit health incentive program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling, legal services, financial guidance, and identity theft resources. [1] 2. Work-Life Balance

• Paid Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and bereavement leave.
• Flexibility: Flexible work arrangements.
• Office Perks: Daily complimentary tea, coffee, and snacks, alongside Friday morning breakfasts and casual attire. [1, 2] 3. Career Growth

• Educational Support: Tuition, training, and association dues reimbursement.
• Licensure: Reimbursement for professional registration and exam fees.
• Mentorship: Hands-on training and mentorship from leading experts in the water resources industry. [1, 4] 4. Financial Security

• Competitive Compensation: Base pay with bonus opportunities and an employee referral program.
• Retirement: 401(k) matching on a discretionary basis.
• Equity: Opportunities for potential future shareholder participation. [1] For more details on their work culture or to explore available roles, you can visit the PACE Careers Page. If you'd like, I can:

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• Help you evaluate their benefits against industry salary and compensation trends. Let me know how you'd like to proceed! AI responses may include mistakes. [1] https://pacewater.com/careers/benefits/ [2] https://www.ziprecruiter.com/c/PACE-Advanced-Water-Engineering/Job/Water-Wastewater-Engineer/-in-Fountain-Valley,CA?jid=227e32240bed7c2a [3] https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Pacific-Advanced-Civil-Engineering-EI_IE277266.11,45.htm [4] https://pacewater.com/careers/

This is a fully onsite position in Fountain Valley,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2026.

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