Senior Civil Engineer – Water/Wastewater
(Treatment or Conveyance)

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Location: West Sacramento, CA
Minimum Experience: 8+
Required Education: Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
Required Licensure: California Professional Civil Engineer (PE) license, with a minimum of three years in responsible charge.
Salary Range: $125,000–$160,000 annually
Signing Bonus: $5,000–$10,000 based on experience and education

Build Your Career. Lead Meaningful Water/Wastewater Utility Projects.

Kjeldsen, Sinnock & Neudeck, Inc. (KSN) is looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer – Water/Wastewater to join our growing water utility group in West Sacramento.

This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer who is ready to take on a leadership role while continuing to grow technically and professionally. You’ll lead project teams, work directly with public-sector clients and regulatory agencies, mentor staff, and help deliver regionally important municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.

KSN supports sanitary districts, water districts, cities, county departments, irrigation districts, and state and federal entities with the replacement and rehabilitation of aging infrastructure throughout California, with an emphasis on the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys, foothills, and East Bay.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the planning, design, and permitting of new and rehabilitated water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• For treatment projects, lead work involving groundwater treatment, surface water treatment, wastewater treatment, recycled water production, treated water discharge, and recycled water use.
• For conveyance projects, lead work involving pipelines, pump stations, storage facilities, and related water utility infrastructure.
• Manage project teams to efficiently deliver scopes of services, schedules, budgets, and client commitments.
• Coordinate with clients, project teams, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies through meetings and ongoing written and verbal communication.
• Provide responsible-charge duties, including signing and sealing engineering documents.
• Assist with proposals, business development, and strategic planning for KSN’s water utility services.
• Mentor and support the professional development of engineers and technical staff.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced engineer who combines strong technical expertise with project leadership, client service, communication, and sound decision-making.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience, including progressively responsible project management experience.
• California Professional Civil Engineer (PE) license, with a minimum of three years in responsible charge.
• Broad knowledge of water/wastewater treatment or water utility conveyance design processes and technologies.
• Experience developing and performing quality-assurance reviews of construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, and studies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate sound decisions regarding complex issues.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while effectively leading and collaborating with project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Treatment experience with permitting through the California Regional Water Quality Control Board and the State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, WaterCAD or similar modeling software, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong business development and strategic planning skills.
• Experience leading client, agency, and project-team meetings for public-sector water utility projects.
  
  

Why Join KSN?

For nearly 70 years, KSN has provided engineering solutions to clients throughout the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys. Our water utility team works on complex, high-impact infrastructure projects that directly support the communities and public agencies we serve.

You’ll hold a key position within a tight-knit, collaborative, and growing water utility group with significant opportunity for advancement. KSN supports professional growth through coaching and mentoring, continuing education, and opportunities to grow as both a technical professional and leader.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range of $125,000–$160,000 annually
• $5,000–$10,000 signing bonus, depending on experience and education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with discretionary employer contribution
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Nine full paid holidays and two half-day paid holidays
• Paid birthday time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Peer-to-peer recognition bonuses
• Company-paid eligible state licensing and professional association fees

Ready for Your Next Opportunity?

If you’re an experienced civil engineer who wants to lead projects, mentor others, build strong client relationships, and make an impact on KSN’s growing water utility practice, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply Today to Learn More About Joining the KSN Team.

Kjeldsen, Sinnock & Neudeck, Inc. (KSN) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.