Senior Civil Engineer - Water Utility - KSN, Inc.

Senior Civil Engineer – Water Utility

Job Type: Full Time

Location: West Sacramento, California

Minimum Experience: 8+

Required Education: Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field 

Required Licensure:

California professional civil engineer license, or able to obtain California license within 12 months by comity

Kjeldsen Sinnock & Neudeck Inc. (KSN) is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our team to help us fulfil our mission to be the trusted firm for delivering the right solutions for our clients’ water and wastewater needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for signing bonus of between $5,000 and $10,000 depending on experience and education.

Your impact to our team

KSN’s work focuses on public-sector projects throughout the state, with an emphasis on the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys, foothills, and east bay areas. KSN’s services are focused on assisting sanitary districts, water districts, cities, county departments, irrigation districts, and state and federal entities in their replacement or rehabilitation of aging water supply, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. As a Senior Civil Engineer focusing on water utilities, you will have an opportunity to support development of regionally important and exciting municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. As a Senior Engineer, you will hold a key position in the tight-knit, collaborative, and growing water utility group within KSN. This position has significant opportunity for advancement. Compensation and benefits are very competitive and exceed industry averages in profit sharing contributions and annual bonus. The Senior Engineer would work with the firm’s utility group out of our West Sacramento office. 

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and permitting, of new and/or rehabilitated facilities including pipelines, pump stations, and storage facilities. 
• Assist with the oversight and management of the firm’s water utility engineering services;
• Manage project teams to efficiently complete the scope of services for our clients;
• Assist with the preparation of proposals for engineering services;
• Communicate effectively with client, project team, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies, including but not limited to, attending meetings, and providing ongoing written and verbal communication to successfully deliver engineering services;
• Provide responsible charge duties, including signing and sealing documents related to the delivery of engineering services; and
• Mentoring and managing the development of staff who are interested in professional development within the water utility profession.

Skills and Experience

• Broad knowledge of water related utility design processes and technologies.
• Self-motivated, technically competent, client- and solution-focused individual.
• Able to be self-directing and self-starting.
• Possesses advanced oral and written communication skills, including interpretation of complex technical and contractual language.
• Aptitude and hands-on experience with computer applications used in Civil Engineering, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, WaterCAD or similar modeling software, and Microsoft Office suite, etc.
• Experience developing and providing quality assurance reviews for construction plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Demonstrated ability to make and communicate sound decisions regarding complex issues.
• Demonstrated ability to gather, organize and analyze engineering data, and make comprehensive reports.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong business development and strategic planning skills.
• BS Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
• 5 or more years experience as a PE with increasing levels of responsibility / responsible charge
• 8-plus years of experience required; including progressively responsible for project management.

About KSN

Kjeldsen, Sinnock & Neudeck, Inc. (KSN), is a dynamic civil engineering firm that specializes in providing innovative engineering solutions to a diverse range of clients. Since 1956, KSN has been providing award-winning solutions to our clients throughout the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys. The firm devotes most of its professional staff to the resolution of complex water related issues and projects. In business for nearly 70 years and with offices in West Sacramento, Stockton, and Red Bluff, we are a team of over 60 professionals who are passionate about what we do and are dedicated to delivering excellent service to our clients. KSN promotes a collaborative work environment with a strong culture of professional excellence and development through ongoing coaching/mentoring relationships, continuing education, and embracing our company values.

Benefits

This full-time regular position includes KNS’s full suite of benefits that include:

• 401K with Discretionary Employer Contribution
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Health Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• 125 Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• Nine full Days and two half days of Paid Holiday Time Off
• Paid Birthday Time Off 

KSN team members enjoy other benefits including a tuition reimbursement program, employee candidate referral bonus, peer-to-peer recognition bonuses, as well as firm covering state license and eligible professional association fees.

Compensation

Compensation package commensurate with experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.

Salary Range is $115,000-$150,000 per year.

The position of Senior Civil Engineer is an exempt position.

KSN is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

How to Apply

If you believe you have the necessary knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to succeed in this position, then we would love to hear from you. Please send a copy of your resume to: hradmin@ksninc.com