Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager – Water and Wastewater Resources

Brelje & Race Consulting Engineers has an opportunity for an experienced project manager or senior civil engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team in the execution of water and wastewater projects. This full-time position will be based in our office in Santa Rosa, California, and is available immediately.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a civil engineering professional, highly experienced in the planning and design of water, and wastewater infrastructure, your role will be to execute a multitude of projects that will include, among others, wastewater collection, pumping, treatment, and disposal facilities; potable water treatment, conveyance, and distribution facilities; and recycled water facilities. Your responsibilities will include preparing technical reports and memoranda, developing recommendations for equipment and materials selection, and preparing engineering calculations following standard methods and principles. You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and interact with clients and colleagues. Additionally, you will help grow the business by assisting with proposals and developing client relationships. This role offers strong potential for further advancement, including participation in firm ownership.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Agricultural Engineering (or equivalent work experience)
• Professional registration as a licensed Civil Engineer in California (or ability to obtain California P.E. license within six months of hire)
• 10+ years of progressive civil engineering and project management experience in the planning and design of public utility infrastructure, including water and/or wastewater treatment processes
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Proficiency in utility and mechanical design, preferably utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Proficiency in water and wastewater modeling software and the principals of their use
• Experience in ArcGIS
• Construction management and/or construction administration experience
• Experience with marketing activities including development of proposals

The ideal candidate will enjoy a small office environment, have a strong desire to collaborate with colleagues and clients, and enjoy a diverse project workflow. You will work under the direction and guidance of a Principal of the firm and have sufficient experience to direct the work of junior staff.

About Brelje & Race Consulting Engineers

Brelje & Race Consulting Engineers is a multi-disciplined firm offering civil engineering planning and design, construction management, environmental planning and permitting, and land surveying services. Since our founding in Santa Rosa in 1954, we’ve been a leading Civil Engineering firm in the North Bay offering high-quality technical work products and outstanding client service. Our team of 20 professional engineers and engineering technicians tackle some of the toughest civil engineering projects in the North Coast region, with a reputation for outstanding civil engineering expertise and developing effective and innovative solutions. We are fully owned by employee-owners and provide a transparent and supportive path to leadership within our firm. A career with us is an excellent opportunity to work for a diverse clientele on a broad array of challenging but essential projects, including planning, design, construction administration and operations support for water and wastewater systems and related infrastructure.

What Sets Brelje & Race Apart:

• With a staff of 40 based out of a single office, we enjoy the close-knit working environment of a small office with the amenities and resources of a large company. We have a lively and energetic office culture, hosting many activities during and after office hours.
• As a testament to our stellar work environment, the average tenure of staff is more than 15 years. For newer staff, this means there is a wealth of knowledge to pull from for every challenge you may encounter.
• We work on interesting and meaningful projects in our own community – nearly all are in Sonoma, Lake, Mendocino, and Marin Counties.
• We offer a low-stress environment. While we take our work seriously, a work-life balance is prioritized. Employees are rarely asked to work more than 40 hours a week (and paid overtime when they are). Principals strive to maintain realistic goals for employee productivity, project timelines, and budgets.
• Generous vacation and sick/personal time are provided, along with flexible work schedules.
• We have a lively and energetic office culture, hosting many activities during and after office hours such as outdoor activities, trivia nights, a summer picnic, and a holiday party.
• We are dedicated to the professional growth of our staff and provide opportunities for motivated individuals. We encourage professional development opportunities for career growth through reimbursement for continuing education and membership in professional organizations.
• And…. We live and work in beautiful Sonoma County!

Compensation

The salary range for this position is anticipated to be $160,000 to $190,000 (annually), and

will be based on experience, qualifications, education, and licensure/certifications. Alongside our competitive salaries, we provide generous bonuses, 401k with employer matching and profit sharing, comprehensive health insurance with significant employer contributions, HSA accounts, and life and long-term disability insurance. Relocation assistance may also be offered.