Senior Principal Engineer

Position:
Senior Principal Engineer
Division:
Engineering

Location:

EEC Environmental Orange, California

EEC Environmental is actively seeking a creative, growth-focused and ambitious Senior Principal Engineer to serve in a leadership role in our Orange County office. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the execution of water/wastewater treatment, utility design projects, and/or site development while mentoring a group of talented engineers and technical professionals. You will be expected to demonstrate excellent leadership, problem-solving skills, and produce high-quality deliverables.

This position also offers a Principal level position or clear path for advancement to Principal, recognizing individuals who demonstrate strong leadership, client development, and organizational impact.

The ideal candidate is an experienced self-starter who is comfortable leading design teams and facilitating staff development. Client development is an expected component of this position. Candidates with a positive attitude and strong initiative will fit well with our existing group of outstanding professionals. Occasional business travel may be required.

Project Management Responsibilities

• Oversight and execution of project tasks to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, costs, subcontractors, project quality, and client satisfaction.
• Preparing for and participating in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties.
• Recruiting, managing and mentoring junior staff and mid-career engineers and scientists.
• Participate in local and national technical associations (e.g. ASCE, WEF, AWRA, GRA, etc.).
• Manage a wide range of design and design-build projects including industrial pretreatment systems, collection and conveyance systems, pump stations, storage and treatment facilities, and wellhead treatment systems.
• Project management and oversight of design, planning and permitting, troubleshooting, and system optimization including design-build projects.
• Reviewing and preparing technical reports, construction documents, and specifications.
• Occasional fieldwork including contractor oversight and process troubleshooting tasks.
• Conduct feasibility studies and due diligence assessments for potential projects.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation for project review and approval.
• Approves drawing packages, exhibits and documents assembled.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering with 10+ years of demonstrated experience in the consulting industry with private and public projects.
• Valid Professional Engineer (PE) license (California or other).
• Demonstrated experience with:
  Industrial and municipal clients in water supply, water/wastewater treatment, and water re-use projects.
• Working knowledge of Federal and California regulations.
• Experience with managing multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed.
• Valid U.S driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel.
• Proficient with MS Office software.
• Experience with ACAD and/or Civil 3D.
• Strong oral and technical writing skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location:

Orange, CA

Required

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

Compensation
: $145K – $200K commensurate with experience

Benefits offered:

• Life/Long Term Disability
• Generous PTO policy
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with match
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Bonus Program

Our principals and senior management team bring more than a century of experience to each project, making EEC a leading national full-service firm, offering one-stop, turn-key solutions for projects of all sizes.

EEC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.