Principal Engineer - Lake Forest, United States - West Yost

Description

Who we are:

We are a water-focused engineering consulting firm, certified as a Great Place to Work based on feedback from our community of over 230 team members and ranked top three in the AEC Advisors 2021 and 2022 Diversity Index Top Firms. 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 2024 and beyond, West Yost is advancing water resources for future generations and living our core values every day.

Compensation range: $113,620 to $198,145 for candidates in Lake Forest, CA. West Yost uses geographic salary differentials that would apply for candidates in other regions.

LOCATION: Our preference is for this position to sit in either of our Southern California office locations in Lake Forest, CA or San Diego, CA ( ). We will consider candidates who are not within a commutable distance to one of these office locations.

Standard benefits:

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 paid holidays, 2 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 pet insurance.

Principal Engineer - Treatment

The Principal Engineer in Treatment Group is responsible for engaging with clients and staff on technical issues associated with the planning and design of water and wastewater treatment and pumping station projects. This includes business development and proposal writing along with managing and engaging in project work from project planning stages, preliminary design, design, and support services during construction.

The candidate we are seeking will have the desire to drive our capabilities to new heights in Southern California by working directly with clients and team members. This leader would have strong experience in capturing and delivering projects, developing and/or nurturing client relationships, and mentoring and managing staff. This position will provide valuable support to the Treatment Business Sector Manager.

Other duties include:

• Lead engineering designs, preparing reports, construction drawings, specifications, and calculations for various projects. Review project designs and drawings for compliance with engineering principles, firm standards, regulatory compliance, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Establish and foster client relations and develops proposals and budgets. Meet with clients to determine recommended project scope, estimate staffing requirements and fee for review and prepare for signature by Vice President.
• Develop and maintain client contact before, during, and after project completion. Cultivate client relationships through organizational involvement and by direct contact.
• Use technical knowledge to develop technical studies/reports and designs that include water and wastewater collection and treatment, and recycled water production, distribution, and use.
• Maintain four-month workload projections for all projects under personal management. Work closely with other engineers and managers to balance workload demands amongst current staff.
• Make recommendations to senior management as to additional staff and resource needs. Assign staff and other resources, working with other managers to balance overall company workload and best utilize personnel.
• Prepare and conduct technical review of staff, reports, correspondence, calculations and prepare technical recommendations. Prepare opinions of probable cost on current and new designs. Develops fee estimates for all project types and ensures projects are delivered on schedule and within scope and budget.
• Act as Project Manager or team member on major design and construction projects. Effectively direct projects from planning through completion. Keep timely track of project progress, schedule and budget. Monitor project scopes, request contract amendments when appropriate.
• Mentor engineering staff on technical matters and procedures and act as a technical resource.
• Contribute to technical journals and conference presentations.
• Provide quality assurance for plans and contract documents for construction of improvements within specialty area.
• Determine clients' invoicing requirements and work with Accounting staff to prepare timely monthly invoices. Prepare summary billing descriptions if appropriate or required by client.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in in Civil/Environmental Engineering.
• 15+ years' experience in civil engineering consulting or engineering management.
• Excellent writing and communication skills are essential.
• PE licensure in the State of California, or ability to obtain PE licensure within 6 months of hire. PE licensure in other states that firm is actively practicing may also be considered.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

*This position may require travel to other offices and/or client offices. Applicant must carry a valid driver's license. Applicant must also be able to meet West Yost's rules and be eligible to drive for business. West Yost's insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.*

Our commitment to quality begins with our hiring practices. We employ the most talented team members in our industry from all backgrounds. We are highly selective of the individuals we choose to represent the firm, seeking only those individuals whose technical abilities and commitment to client service matches our vision for excellence. We are dedicated to our number one asset, our employees. Because we are employee-owned, we are responsible for and rewarded by our own success. Come do the best work of your life.

A day in the life:

You will experience many opportunities to grow and develop professionally with your colleagues through collaborative in-person work experience, knowledge sharing, and mentorship opportunities. We also offer hybrid and flexible work schedules to our employees to help promote and encourage a healthy work/life balance. All of our team members have access to local and company-wide events, our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workgroup, Culture Workgroup, Wellness Workgroup, book clubs, charitable giving and community service, firm-wide resources, peer groups (young professionals & middlers group), and mentorship and leadership programs. We support and foster your career success and encourage you to be in control of your future with us. Our annual company-wide monthly staff meetings, annual in-person All Staff meeting, Duck Dinner, company camping events, company celebrations, and other company-sponsored events provide an important part of the West Yost culture, which is to have fun.

Other unique benefits:

You'll be provided with support in on-going education through our 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program, tuition reimbursement, paid professional memberships, paid training, and Leadership Academy programs. You'll be recognized for your contributions at West Yost through milestone anniversary benefits, peer to peer recognition programs, the potential for employee stock ownership, annual monetary and paid time off bonuses, performance-based bonus eligibility, merit increase eligibility, and employee referral bonuses. We also offer a wellness reimbursement, Hybrid work options, and flexible schedules. You'll experience many opportunities to connect with your colleagues through our annual company-wide monthly staff meetings, annual in-person All Staff meeting, Duck Dinner, Camp Sacramento, company celebrations, and other company sponsored events.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)