Water Systems Project Engineer (PE)

About the role

Civiltec Engineering is seeking a California‑registered professional engineer specializing in municipal‑scale potable water systems design for the role of Project Engineer in our Upland, CA office. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of municipal water infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pump stations, water treatment facilities, and groundwater well systems.

Key responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers with planning, design, project management, and construction support of municipal water infrastructure projects.
• Lead the design of potable water pipelines, pumping systems, and water treatment facilities from concept through construction.
• Prepare engineering calculations, hydraulic analyses, technical reports, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Perform hydraulic modeling and analyses, including pump selection, system head loss calculations, pipeline sizing, and evaluation of system performance.
• Oversee and mentor junior engineers, review technical work, and perform quality control on project deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Provide engineering support during construction by reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, evaluating design modifications, and resolving field issues.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to develop practical, cost‑effective solutions that meet hydraulic, environmental, regulatory, and operational requirements.

Required profile

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California.
• 5–7 years of experience designing municipal potable water systems.
• Experience designing water pipelines, pump stations, and related infrastructure.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high‑quality deliverables.
• A genuine desire to continue learning, grow technically, and contribute to a collaborative engineering team.

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• Hydraulic modeling
• Hydraulic analysis
• Pump selection
• Pipeline sizing
• Hydraulic calculations