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Senior Water/Utilities Civil Engineer

Kier & Wright
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026

SUMMARY

Kier Wright is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior water/utilities civil engineer to join our growing water department. This is an excellent chance to work on a broad range of potable water, recycled water, and wastewater engineering projects, with a focus on hydraulic modeling, pipeline design, pump station and lift station design, and permitting through construction. 


RESPONSIBILITIES

Proposals

  • Lead marketing and business development efforts including writing potable water, recycled water, and wastewater sections of proposals, participating in client interviews and supporting negotiations for project contracts.

Project Management

  • Oversee project management for potable water, recycled water, and wastewater capital improvement projects, including pipeline, pump station, and lift station design.
  • Manage client relationships and subconsultant contracts.
  • Analyze proposed designs for reliability, constructability, and cost-effectiveness.

Staff Management

  • Mentor junior staff through technical issues and professional development

Technical

  • Permitting new water, recycled water and wastewater systems and facilities. 
  • Develop design standards and prepare technical reports.
  • Lead hydraulic modeling and engineering analyses for pressurized water distribution and recycled water systems, including pipeline sizing, pressure zone analysis, and pump station design using WaterCAD and Civil 3D.
  • Prepare technical studies, hydraulic model reports, and design reports for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

 

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field
  • 12 years of experience
  • Extensive experience with hydraulic modeling software for pressurized water distribution systems
  • Proficiency in WaterCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Bluebeam.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license (CA preferred)


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Prolonged periods of sitting (up to 8 hours a day for office staff)
  • Interacting with technology (computer, cellphone, etc.)
  • Ability to lift and/or carry items ( up to 20 lbs.)
  • Prolonged periods of standing/walking (field checks)
  • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (field checks)
  • Occasional travel e.g. driving to offices, jobsites, client meetings, etc.


Why Kier Wright?

  • Great culture – Team Collaboration, Innovative problem solving, Responsive to clients, Passionate about work
  • Competitive Pay ($175,000/year )
  • Medical, Dental and Vision 100% paid for by Kier & Wright for you family
  • 401(k) and Profit Sharing
  • Paid Holidays
  • Generous PTO 
  • Free office snacks
  • Much more!


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