West Yost · 10 hours ago
SENIOR - PRINCIPAL ENGINEER, HYDROGEOLOGIST, OR SCIENTIST (GROUNDWATER QUALITY focus)
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$105K/yr - $189K/yr
12+ years expWest Yost is a water-focused engineering consulting firm recognized for its workplace culture and commitment to quality. They are seeking a highly experienced Senior or Principal Engineer, Hydrogeologist, or Scientist specializing in groundwater quality, responsible for collaborating with teams to assess water quality, conduct feasibility studies, and develop actionable recommendations for groundwater resource management.
Civil EngineeringConstructionWater
Responsibilities
Collaborate with hydrogeologists and treatment design engineers to characterize baseline water quality conditions and changes to water quality under planning scenarios
Assess needs, analyze alternatives, and prepare feasibility studies
Conduct pilot studies and prepare basis of design reports
Work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and evaluate water supply alternatives
Develop various cost and non-cost factors to evaluate alternatives
Work with groundwater flow and transport modelers using 2D and 3D modeling techniques to assess groundwater quality scenarios
Translate model results into actionable recommendations for developing and managing groundwater resources
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience in groundwater quality and aqueous or environmental chemistry
Expertise in the environmental fate of metals, salts, and nutrients
Proficiency in modeling geochemical systems using equilibrium and kinetic approaches
Familiarity with California and Federal drinking water regulations
Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment technologies and systems
Ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams
Experience in developing and evaluating cost and non-cost factors for alternatives
Proficiency in 2D and 3D analysis techniques for groundwater characterization
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Benefits
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
Pet insurance
529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program
Tuition reimbursement
Paid professional memberships
Paid training
Leadership Academy programs
Milestone anniversary benefits
Peer to peer recognition programs
Potential for employee stock ownership
Annual monetary and paid time off bonuses
Performance-based bonus eligibility
Merit increase eligibility
Employee referral bonuses
Wellness reimbursement
Company
West Yost
West Yost is a water-focused consulting engineering firm ranked by Fortune Magazine as one of the “Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services” 2023 - 2025.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ernest Liu
Chief Financial Officer
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