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Larry Walker Associates · 4 months ago

Experienced Wastewater Project Manager/Engineer

Davis, Davis, CA, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $145K/yr

5+ years exp

Larry Walker Associates seeks candidates for a mid- to senior-level project manager/engineer who will support the growth of our wastewater services. The applicant will lead projects, maintain client relationships, develop proposals, train staff, and ensure compliance with wastewater regulations.

Environmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringWaste ManagementWater

Responsibilities

Support the growth of our wastewater services

Lead projects

Support the development and maintenance of client relationships

Pursue prospective projects

Develop proposals, scopes, and budgets

Train and mentor staff

Develop and maintain internal standards of practice

Perform both traditional and specialized services characteristic of LWA

Permit reissuance and compliance support for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR), and Water Recycling Requirements (WRR)

Local, state, and federal regulatory and policy evaluation

Communication and negotiations with regulatory agencies

Long-range strategic planning for wastewater and recycled water agencies

Reviewing and authoring technical reports, memoranda, and comment letters

Preparing Title 22 Engineering Reports for recycled water projects (requires ability to read design documents/plans, knowledge of wastewater treatment processes)

Special studies such as antidegradation analyses, water quality impact evaluations, and dilution and mixing zone modeling

Conducting regulatory and/or technical presentations for regulatory agencies, municipal governments and boards, and other stakeholders

Supporting clients with enforcement proceedings

Related civil/environmental engineering and environmental science projects

Qualification

Professional Engineer licenseWater quality control principlesWastewater treatment systemsWastewaterplanningWastewater rate studiesWater quality regulationsInterpersonal communicationCritical thinkingOrganizational skillsWriting skills

Required

A bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, or related field

At least five (5) years of increasingly responsible work experience in the wastewater field

At least two (2) years of project management experience

Possess a valid license as a Professional Engineer in the State of California (or able to obtain a reciprocal California P.E. license immediately)

Knowledge of water quality control principles and physical, biological, and chemical factors relating to control of water pollution and management of surface water and groundwater resources

Understanding of wastewater master planning

Knowledge of wastewater rate studies

Experience with wastewater treatment systems and design

Experience negotiating wastewater discharge and recycle water permits

Understanding of and experience with water quality regulations, policy analysis, and compliance including familiarity with the Clean Water Act, the Porter Cologne Act, regional basin plans, and Uniform Water Recycling Criteria (Title 22, Chapter 3)

Familiarity and experience working with the California State Water Resources Control Board and Regional Water Quality Control Boards

Excellent work ethic, integrity, and maturity

Strong critical, strategic, and creative thinker with exceptional interpersonal communication skills

Organized

Self-directed and motivated

Receptive to direction and constructive feedback

Ability to lead or contribute as part of a highly functioning team

Ability to work independently

Excellent writing skills with exceptional attention to detail

Productive in a service-oriented business environment