Senior Water/Utilities Civil Engineer

Confidential

Sacramento, California permanent

Posted: April 6, 2026

Job Description

SUMMARY

Kier + Wright is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior water/utilities civil engineer to join our growing water department. This is an excellent chance to work on a broad range of potable water, recycled water, and wastewater engineering projects, with a focus on hydraulic modeling, pipeline design, pump station and lift station design, and permitting through construction.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Proposals

Lead marketing and business development efforts including writing potable water, recycled water, and wastewater sections of proposals, participating in client interviews and supporting negotiations for project contracts.

Project Management

Oversee project management for potable water, recycled water, and wastewater capital improvement projects, including pipeline, pump station, and lift station design.

Manage client relationships and subconsultant contracts.

Analyze proposed designs for reliability, constructability, and cost-effectiveness.

Staff Management

Mentor junior staff through technical issues and professional development

Technical

Permitting new water, recycled water and wastewater systems and facilities.

Develop design standards and prepare technical reports.

Lead hydraulic modeling and engineering analyses for pressurized water distribution and recycled water systems, including pipeline sizing, pressure zone analysis, and pump station design using WaterCAD and Civil 3D.

Prepare technical studies, hydraulic model reports, and design reports for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field

12+ years of experience

Extensive experience with hydraulic modeling software for pressurized water distribution systems

Proficiency in WaterCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Bluebeam.

Professional Engineering (PE) license (CA preferred)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS

Prolonged periods of sitting (up to 8 hours a day for office staff)

Interacting with technology (computer, cellphone, etc.)

Ability to lift and/or carry items ( up to 20 lbs.)

Prolonged periods of standing/walking (field checks)

Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (field checks)

Occasional travel e.g. driving to offices, jobsites, client meetings, etc.

Why Kier + Wright?

Great culture – Team Collaboration, Innovative problem solving, Responsive to clients, Passionate about work

Competitive Pay ($175,000/year +)

Medical, Dental and Vision 100% paid for by Kier & Wright for you + family

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Free office snacks

Much more!

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