Senior Engineer in Water/Wastewater

<p>Lumos &amp; Associates, a leader in civil engineering throughout northern California, Nevada, and Idaho, is seeking an accomplished Water/Wastewater Senior Engineer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to take on a key technical leadership role within our Water/Wastewater practice. The position will work out of our Roseville, California office.</p> <p>The ideal candidate brings advanced expertise in water and wastewater infrastructure design, a strong sense of ownership, and a collaborative leadership style. This individual will serve in responsible charge of projects, provide high-level technical oversight, and mentor junior staff while helping grow our technical practice.</p> <p><strong>About Us:</strong></p> <p>At Lumos &amp; Associates, we are known for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions that strengthen the communities we serve. We foster a collaborative environment where professionals are empowered to grow, innovate, and lead. We invest in professional development and operate under five core values:&nbsp;<strong><em>Stay Moving, Dip Down, Own It, Make It Right, and Take Pride</em>.</strong></p> <p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p> <p>The Water/Wastewater Senior Engineer serves as a senior technical leader responsible for the design, coordination, and oversight of complex infrastructure projects across our service territory. Project types include:</p> <ul> <li>Water distribution systems</li> <li>Sanitary sewer collection systems</li> <li>Booster pump and lift stations</li> <li>Storage facilities</li> <li>Master planning and hydraulic modeling</li> <li>Water and wastewater treatment facilities</li> </ul> <p>This role combines advanced technical execution, team leadership, client engagement, and business development support.</p> <p><strong>The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities and skills:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong technical background in water and wastewater design and construction management experience, and have a demonstrated ability to serve in a responsible charge capacity for water and wastewater projects.</li> <li>Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical information in public forums, as well as interpersonal communication with team members and colleagues.</li> <li>Possess a high level of creativity, organizational skills, and attention to detail, as well as a demonstrated ability to manage and oversee several tasks/projects concurrently.</li> <li>Strong business acumen necessary to maintain project budgets and develop new and repeat business with existing and new clients.</li> <li>Possess vision to help grow and direct the water/wastewater technical focus group in close coordination with the Lumos Group Manager, consistent with our strategic plan and goals.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Coordinate, oversee, and direct the project design team during the execution of projects in responsible charge.</li> <li>Develop, implement, and maintain project schedules and budgets.</li> <li>Provide coaching, mentoring, and delegating responsibility to staff.</li> <li>Provide technical review (QA/QC) of projects.</li> <li>Leads the development of engineering drawings using CAD/Civil 3D software. Designs in a manner according to established industry standards and state or federal construction policies. Conducts research as needed. This position will work in coordination with the Project Manager, but will spend a significant amount of time independently.</li> <li>Prepares or guides the preparation of due diligence/site analysis reports, engineer’s opinion of probable construction costs, utility infrastructure design and computations, technical reports, and general civil design for review by a Project Manager.</li> <li>Serves as the engineer in responsible charge for production of final civil design drawings/may stamp project deliverables, including plans, specifications, reports, and calculations.</li> <li>Leads field visits and construction site visits, and provides assistance related to the aspects of construction assistance activities (verify quantities, field reports, process pay applications, etc.).</li> <li>Prepares models or guides computer modeling for analysis of water, sewer, and stormwater systems. Prepares or guides the preparation of reports based upon modeling in coordination with the team.</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering.</li> <li>6+ years of progressive water/wastewater design experience.</li> <li>California P.E. license (or ability to obtain within 6 months).</li> <li>Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.</li> <li>Experience supervising and mentoring staff.</li> <li>Valid driver’s license and driving record with 3 or fewer demerit points.</li> </ul> <p>This role offers the opportunity to lead complex projects, shape technical direction, and continue building specialized expertise within a growing and respected company.</p> <p>Success in this position comes from strong technical judgment, proactive leadership, and a commitment to delivering excellence for clients and communities.</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><strong>Pay Transparency Statement</strong></p> <p>The compensation range reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.</p></div><div class="title">California salary pay range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$130,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$165,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Benefits offered to eligible&nbsp;</strong><strong>full-time employees include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary and annual bonus</li> <li>Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans</li> <li>Generous company matched 401(k) plan with a Roth provision</li> <li>Paid Time Off (PTO)</li> <li>Eight (8) paid holidays</li> <li>Life insurance (company paid)</li> <li>Short and long-term disability insurance (company paid)</li> <li>Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Accounts</li> <li>Culture that provides work-life balance, and professional development and is community driven</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul></div>