Senior Engineer - Treatment
hace 16 días
Reno
Job Description Who We Are: West Yost is a water resource management and engineering firm focused exclusively on water. Since our founding in 1990, we have partnered with public agencies including cities, counties, utilities, and water districts to plan, design, and deliver water, wastewater, and stormwater solutions that support safe, reliable, and resilient communities. Our team of more than 260 professionals brings together expertise in groundwater, water supply, treatment, infrastructure, recycled water, stormwater, construction management, and operations technology. We support projects from early planning and permitting through design and construction and complement our engineering services with program management and public outreach to help clients move work forward and engage their communities. We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, and to be recognized among Fortune’s® Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services from 2023 to 2025, as well as a top-ranked firm in the AEC Advisors Diversity Index. At West Yost, we are committed to being the water firm of choice for our clients and our team, advancing water resources for future generations through strong partnerships, practical solutions, and a shared commitment to quality. Compensation Range: $109,821 - $159,505. Based on our Reno, NV office location. (West Yost uses geographic salary differentials that would apply for candidates in other regions). Status: Full-time, Exempt Location: Reno, NV ( ). This is a Hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Senior Engineer - Treatment West Yost is seeking a Senior Engineer with a strong interest and experience in water and/or wastewater treatment planning, permitting and design. Expertise is desired in the planning, permitting and design of water and/or wastewater treatment and recycled water systems. This role will contribute to the development of the firm’s Treatment practice and have client involvement. Essential Duties • Perform planning, permitting and design and serve as task manager for water and/or wastewater treatment and recycled water systems., • Perform as Engineer of Record in preparing master plans and development of drawings, specifications, and cost estimates., • Prepare analyses, calculations, equipment evaluations, and preliminary layouts, for water and/or wastewater treatment plants and recycled water systems., • Assist in the preparation of technical memoranda, preliminary design reports, and other reports related to the design of treatment improvements., • Assist in coordinating the work of a multi-disciplined team throughout the design development and contract document phases of a project, • Review product designs and drawings for compliance with engineering principles, firm standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications., • Engage in professional and effective communication, project administration including tracking task budgets, and staffing needs., • Engage in client interaction throughout projects and coordinate with subconsultants., • Assist in preparing and negotiating contracts and change orders with clients and subcontractors., • Conduct site visits and generate reports and recommendations based on findings., • Provide support and technical input during construction of treatment projects., • Review constructability of design projects., • Work on several projects at one time., • Assist with the preparation of proposals., • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related field., • 10+ years of experience of with technical expertise in water and/or wastewater treatment and recycled water systems planning and design., • Experience completing master plans and designs, active project management experience, and the desire and ability to provide superior client service., • Positive and clear written and verbal communication practices are essential for success in this position. Excellent staff coaching and mentoring skills are also desired. This position may require travel to other offices and/or client offices. A Little About the West Yost 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. At West Yost, we make space for connection across the firm. Each month, we hold an all-hands meeting that bring together team members from every location, including those working remotely, to stay aligned and engaged. Individual sectors and teams also hold their own monthly meeting. At the local level, our offices host gatherings, from camping trips and river rafting to community events and celebrations. Once a year, we come together in person for our Annual All Staff event, a firmwide experience focused on learning, networking, and building relationships across teams. That evening, we continue our longest-standing tradition, the Duck Dinner, where West Yosters are encouraged to bring a guest and enjoy a night of great food, connection, and entertainment. We work hard, and we place equal value on having fun. 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. 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. 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. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.