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Associate Water/Wastewater Engineer

NV5
NV5 Salary
San Diego, CA Other
POSTED ON 5/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2027

Overview

NV5’s Southern California Water/Wastewater Practice has an exciting opportunity for an associate engineer. Our practice focuses on the planning and design of water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure. We produce sustainable and innovative projects that assist disadvantaged communities with access to safe drinking water and promote sustainable water resources through water recycling and indirect potable reuse.

 

Our primary mission is to create a lasting impact on society. We believe that every individual should have access to clean and safe drinking water, regardless of their circumstances. With this in mind, we take a two-fold approach to our mission: access to safe drinking water & sustainable water resources. By designing and implementing innovative water infrastructure projects, we actively contribute to this fundamental goal. In addition to providing immediate access to clean water, we are deeply committed to the sustainable management of water resources. This includes the promotion of water recycling and the implementation of indirect potable reuse initiatives. By taking a forward-thinking approach, we aim to mitigate water scarcity and secure the future of our planet's most vital resource.

 

Responsibilities

  • Work within a team of highly experienced and creative engineers to problem solve, analyze, and evaluate projects from planning through construction.
  • Prepare Preliminary Engineering Reports, Plans, Specifications and Estimates for challenging drinking water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure, including for:
    • Drinking water infrastructure: wells, storage tanks, pipelines, pump stations, pressure reducing stations, and water treatment facilities.
    • Wastewater infrastructure: wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and pipelines.
    • Recycled water infrastructure: storage tanks, pipelines, pump stations, and pressure-reducing stations.
    • Prepare master planning reports and hydraulic models.
  • Assist in marketing business opportunities with key clients and development of responses to RFP/RFQs.
  • Participate in local professional organizations.
  • Develop long-term relationships with clients
  • Assist clients with permitting and infrastructure financing applications
  • Mentor junior and assistant engineers
  • Presentations to governing boards and city councils
  • Work with local and state regulatory agencies for project permitting, funding, etc.
  • Travel to project sites and client meetings, with occasional overnight stays required
  • Coordinate with other disciplines for project development, including geotechnical engineering, land surveying, electrical engineering, and structural engineering.

 

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and/or Master of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering with concentration in water/wastewater
  • 3-8 years of progressive relative water/wastewater infrastructure design experience
  • Professional Engineer license required, California PE preferred or ability to obtain a California PE license within a year if licensed in another state
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Innovyze InfoSewer/InfoWater, and ArcGIS
  • Understanding of hydraulics and pipe networks
  • Participation in professional societies (e.g. American Society of Civil Engineers, Water for People, Engineers Without Borders, American Public Works Association, etc.)

The pay range for this position in California is $85,000 to $120,000 per year. Base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

 

All local employment laws apply. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

 

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

 

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

 

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Salary : $85,000 - $120,000

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