Job Description

Are you passionate about water? We are! Since 1985, Schaaf & Wheeler has used innovative approaches in our four areas of expertise: water, stormwater, wastewater, and floodplains. We are a small, local water resources firm where employees have the opportunity to work directly with the company owners/principals.

Water infrastructure is critical as it provides our Bay Area clients and communities with reliable and efficient water, stormwater, and sewer infrastructure. It affects our public health and is critical to our nation. Our employees love their profession and the impact they make in their communities.

This role offers the challenge of developing detailed design documents for unique water infrastructure projects that require creative and innovative thinking, research, and communication to solve new and complex design issues.

In your first six months, you’ll evaluate and design small- to large-scale water utility infrastructure projects throughout the greater Bay Area, in collaboration with senior staff and principal engineers. This will include preparation of drawings (AutoCAD), specifications, and cost estimates. Your role will also include conducting field investigations, providing construction support services, writing technical reports, completing hydrologic calculations and models, and coordinating projects. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and use GIS and modeling software.

Long-term, you’ll manage projects, perform as lead design engineer, and assist and mentor junior engineers. You’ll learn (or apply your experience) to rehabilitate and replace pipeline and pump station infrastructure. With exposure to a wide range of projects, including asset management, hydrologic modeling, channel restoration, and infrastructure design, you’ll have the opportunity to manage a broad portfolio of interesting work supporting a multitude of clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· You’ll independently advance multiple projects at the same time, performing research and reaching out for help as needed

· You’ll effectively manage your time to meet project milestones/deadlines

· As an Associate Engineer, you’ll also use your knowledge and skills to guide and train junior staff

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

JUNIOR ENGINEERS

· While experience is not required, an EIT certificate is. Solid water resources engineering coursework is essential, as is a passion for this profession. Previous civil engineering work experience including internships and participation in engineering-related extracurricular activities is preferred.

ASSISTANT AND ASSOCIATE ENGINEERS

· Seeking candidates with 1-10 years’ relevant experience delivering civil engineering design projects.

· Experience in the following categories is preferred, but not required: Detailed designs, plans, and specs for new and rehabilitated municipal and private utility infrastructure projects, well and tank design, and pipeline and pump station design for storm drain, potable water, recycled water, and wastewater systems.

· Interested in designing pressure and gravity pipe systems, assessing pipeline conditions, preparing contracts (including plans, specs, and cost estimates), and providing construction support.

· Associate Engineers must have a PE license and the ability to manage projects and delegate work to junior staff.

ALL ENGINEERING POSITIONS

· BSCE, BSC&EE, or BSME

· EIT certificate at minimum

· Self-motivation is crucial — you must be self-directed and like to take initiative and assume more responsibility

· Effective time management skills to complete work on time and within budget

· Commitment to collaboration as a strong team player

· Keen attentiveness to detail

· Enthusiasm to learn new engineering tasks and the ability to retain this knowledge

· Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with colleagues, clients, and sub-consultants

· Interest in becoming a licensed professional civil engineer (if not already one)

· Good technical writing skills — you must be able to convey engineering concepts to non-technical personnel and document technical aspects of your projects

· Ability to legally work in the United States — visa sponsorship is not available

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

· Proficiency with AutoCAD is a plus

WORK LOCATION

· Junior and assistant engineers will work full-time in our Santa Rosa office so they receive hands-on training and guidance. If you’re a more senior employee, you may have a hybrid work arrangement. Site visits are required to support clients. Relocation assistance is available.

Company Description

Established in 1985, Schaaf & Wheeler maintains a focus on water resources engineering for clients in California, Hawaii, Nevada, and Washington. We are renowned for our work on a vast array of different projects related to hydrology and hydraulics, floodplain management, flood control, drainage, stormwater quality, stormwater pumping stations, water system planning and hydraulic modeling, water storage tanks, booster pumping stations, pipeline replacement, reclaimed water systems, and sanitary sewer infrastructure. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California — in the heart of Silicon Valley — we also maintain offices in San Francisco, Salinas, and Santa Rosa, California. Our close-knit group of approximately 35 diverse employees love to collaborate, learn, and have fun together. Schaaf & Wheeler offers great perks, such as a competitive salary; an excellent benefits package including comprehensive health care coverage, profit sharing, and reimbursement for expenses for PE licensing and memberships in professional organizations; and tremendous career growth opportunities including a path to potential co-ownership. Many of our employees have been with us for more than 10 years, including all our co-owners. We believe in work-life balance and generally work a standard 40-hour week. Senior and principal engineers at the firm (including the firm’s president) have an open-door policy, and it is not uncommon to work out engineering challenges with senior staff on their office whiteboards. You will work with the principals at the firm, who are also active on engineering projects daily. Our offices are staffed with colleagues who are friendly, engaging, and supportive. We work in a collaborative environment where knowledge and resources are readily available. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, including breastfeeding), age (40 and over), marital status, denial of family and medical care leave (when applicable), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and gender expression, family responsibilities, disability (mental and physical), medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status or political affiliation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.