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Civil/Water Resources Design Engineer

Wallace Group
Salinas, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026
Duties: Responsible for civil and water resource engineering tasks, preparing plans, engineering reports and specifications for various types of civil and water resources engineering projects, such as water distribution system design, sewer collection system design, grading, erosion control, SWPPP, low impact design, post construction requirements, drainage system design, hydrology and hydraulics design, civil/water/wastewater design in support of development of commercial projects, engineering support for public agencies, roadway design, and other municipal public works infrastructure project designs. Assists Project Managers with a variety of program management and engineering related support services including providing quantity take-offs, assisting in development of engineering estimates, construction inspection and oversight, contractor and subconsultant management, preparation of staff reports, and preparation of proposals.

Specific Experience: Experience in Civil or Water Resource Engineering with emphasis on design, preparation of reports, plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E), and management of projects for public agencies. In addition, experience with Central Coast RWQCB post construction requirements, California Building Code, and Caltrans plans and specifications. Knowledge of construction management and inspection principles and subdivision map act.

Key Expectations: Professionalism with a responsible work ethic, clear communication skills, learning and adhering to company Quality Control procedures and design standards. Candidate must demonstrate strong design and project engineering skills including adhering to assigned task budgets and schedules and working with team members on engineering related projects. Must have solid writing and organizational skills, and ability to perform engineering calculations. Must be proficient in AutoCAD and adept at developing design drawings.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field, EIT or professional registration (California preferred), and minimum of five years of qualifying experience. Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD / Civil 3D.

Other Desired Qualifications: Demonstrated proficiency in Civil 3D, ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, FLO-2D, StormCAD, HydroCAD, WaterCAD and InfoSWMM. Specific experience with GIS databases related to public agency utility systems including water, sewer, storm drain and others, utility master planning and preparation of utility Atlas maps, knowledgeable with ArcGIS 9x, ArcView, AutoCAD Map.

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit at a desk and use computer with related tools for an average 8-hour work shift. Vision to independently view computer screen or printed materials and graphics. Possess mobility to stand or walk on job site for up to 4 hours. Ability to operate motor vehicle. Hearing and speech skills to effectively communicate in English in person and over the telephone.

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