Associate - Senior Engineer - Water Systems & Water Supply Planning

ASSOCIATE ENGINEER - WATER SYSTEMS & WATER SUPPLY PLANNING

Job Category
:
Engineering

Requisition Number
: ASSOC
001482

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• Posted:
  August 20, 2025
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Showing 6 locations

Davis, 2020 Research Park Drive, Suite 100, Davis, CA 95618, USA

Medford, 3235 Hillcrest Park Dr, Suite 106, Medford, OR 97504, USA

Pleasanton, 6800 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 150, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA

Irvine, 25 Edelman, Suite 120, Irvine, CA 92618, USA

Concord, 1001 Galaxy Way, Suite 310, Concord, CA 94520, USA

Santa Rosa, 2235 Mercury Way, Suite 105, Santa Rosa, CA 95407, USA

We are a water-focused engineering consulting firm, certified as a Great Place to Work® based on feedback from our community of over 250 team members. We ranked top three in the AEC Advisors 2021 and 2022 Diversity Index Top Firms and were recognized as one of Fortune’s® Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services in 2023 and 2024. Since 1990, our mission has been to be the water firm of choice for both our clients and our team.

Over the years we have built upon that mission and now integrate a host of high-quality services in groundwater, water supply, water and wastewater treatment, water and wastewater infrastructure, stormwater, recycled water, construction management and operations technology from our multiple locations in the west. As a team, we work with our clients to understand their true needs. Our long-term relationships are based on integrity, partnership, and high‑value solutions.

In 2025 and beyond, West Yost is advancing water resources for future generations and living our core values every day.

Compensation range: $82,500 - $125,250. Based on our Sacramento, CA office location. (West Yost uses geographic salary differentials that would apply for candidates in other regions).

This is a Hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

We provide a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health saving accounts (with West Yost contribution), paid vacation, paid sick leave and holidays, two employee assistance programs, travel assistance program, 401(k) profit sharing with employer match, leaves of absence with additional supplemental paid time off, parental leave, life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and even pet insurance.

DESCRIPTION

The Associate Engineer role will contribute to the development of the firm’s Water Business Sector. Previous experience with Water System Planning/Hydraulic Modeling is desired. Candidates with a desire to develop their career toward a project engineer/manager role with expanded client duties and professional responsibilities are ideal.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & AMF

• Performing water distribution system hydraulic evaluations utilizing a variety of commercial hydraulic modeling software programs (e.g., Info Water, Aquanuity)
• Analyzing water use, population, water quality, and facilities condition data
• Evaluating water supply availability and reliability
• Preparing technical reports and master plans
• Serving as task manager to support senior‑level engineers and training other staff engineers
• Interacting directly with clients and providing excellent client service
• Assisting with marketing activities and proposal development when needed
• Maintaining accurate records of time spent on each task

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering
• Experience with water system planning and hydraulic modeling
• 4-8 years’ experience of applied knowledge in water system planning projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with GIS, hydraulic modeling software (e.g., Info Water, Aquanuity), CAD
• PE licensure in the State of California. PE licensure in other states in which the firm is actively practicing may also be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to process accurate engineering calculations unaided and prepare reports
• Proven ability to summarize technical information using…