Engineer I/Ii - Treatment

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. 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. 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: $60,000 to $99,000. Based on our Davis, CA office location. (West Yost uses geographic salary differentials that would apply for candidates in other regions).

LOCATION(s): Can sit in either our Sacramento or Concord offices: ( https://www.westyost.com/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 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.

ENGINEER I/II - TREATMENT

DESCRIPTION

The Engineer I position is to participate in our Water/Wastewater Treatment group. Expertise is desired in planning and design of water, recycled water, and/or wastewater treatment plants. This role will contribute to the development of the firm’s Treatment practice and have client involvement. This is an entry-level position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & FUNCTIONS

• Preparing plans, specifications, calculations, equipment evaluations, preliminary layouts and technical reports for water, recycled and wastewater treatment projects.
• Deciding on the most appropriate engineering techniques and sequences of activities for each project stage, with input from project managers.
• Completing evaluations of water quality data for treatment facilities.
• Perform site visits and field activities including condition assessments of treatment facilities.
• Developing technical writing and correspondence including preparation of technical memoranda, preliminary design reports, and other reports related to the planning and design of treatment systems.
• Making estimations for timescales and costs ensuring plans meet the client’s specifications
• Assisting senior-level engineers with the preparation of proposals.
• Coordinating project assignments with those of other EITs, engineers and technicians on the project team.
• Researching regulatory, legislative, or code issues with City, County, and State agencies.
• Attending meetings and interacting with clients.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Coursework and research experience in water and wastewater supply, distribution and treatment, and water quality
• 1-3 years of experience preferred.
• Knowledge of design of water, recycled water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Positive and clear written and verbal communication practices are essential for success in this position.
• Must effectively communicate with all project team members

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering
• Emphasis on environmental/water resources engineering is beneficial.
• Coursework and research experience in water and wastewater supply, distribution and treatment, and water quality.
• Ability to process engineering calculations unaided, compile plans and organize basic designs.
• Must effectively communicate with all project team members.

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 to West Yost where, with our support, you’ll 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.

Education

• Masters or better in Environmental Engineering or related field
• Masters or better in Civil Engineering or related field

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 60-1.35(c)