Design Engineer / Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

PACE is seeking a Civil Project Engineer with 1 – 10 years of experience focused in the stormwater management planning and design, with an emphasis on hydrology and hydraulics. This position will entail performing a wide variety of engineering analyses and design requiring robust engineering ability and communication skills. The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil Engineering with focused study and experience in water resources/water engineering, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and proven problem-solving ability. The position requires the ability to work as part of a team as well as self-directed. Functions of this position may include:

· Watershed modeling

· Hydraulic modeling/analysis (1D&2D) and design

· Understanding stormwater management systems and design criteria

· Drainage / flood control planning and design

· Water quality / BMP planning and design

· Fluvial and sediment transport analysis

· Flood mitigation studies

· Integrated water resource planning

· Floodplain mapping and hydraulic modeling

· River engineering

· Urban drainage systems planning and design

This position requires a broad knowledge of the Civil Engineering field. The position will strategically apply sustainable design practices to a variety of water resources projects.

Requirements

· Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or related engineering field with 1 – 10 years of work experience (Master’s degree a plus).

· Valid Professional Engineer (PE) license (California preferred) for Project Engineer, minimum of EIT preferred for Design Engineer.

· University courses in water resources / water engineering such as hydraulic/hydrologic modeling.

· MS Office proficiency.

· Specific knowledge of regulatory framework for projects in CA, AZ and those under US EPA federal regulation desired but not required.

· Working knowledge of AutoCAD.

· Excellent communication skills including technical writing and presentations.

· Ability to work in a team environment and self-directed.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands, handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; color vision is very helpful. Occasional field work may be required and includes walking through uneven, rugged terrain, requiring good balance, ability to walk moderate to long distances, and good general vision and depth of field vision.

Work Environment

The noise level in the office work environment is moderate. May be required to work in an external environment in all weather conditions. Must have reliable transportation and flexibility to travel locally to project sites and meetings. Occasional overnight travel in California and states surrounding California may be required.

PACE is an equal opportunity employer.

At this time, PACE will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization. Local candidates are preferred, and no relocation package is offered.

If interested, please respond to this posting by submitting your resume with references.

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Company Overview

PACE is a specialized civil engineering firm focusing on advanced water resource consulting services. We offer a wide range of engineering services related to water, wastewater, stormwater management, water resource planning and regulatory compliance to ensure projects are both economically viable and environmentally sustainable. Our engineering approach focuses on maximizing value applying state-of-the art analytical tools and designing water infrastructure systems that include environmental, aesthetic and recreation uses. PACE has unique research and development capabilities through our onsite water quality and piloting laboratories. We invite you to learn more about PACE by visiting our website: pacewater.com. Our Main headquarters is in Fountain Valley, CA. We also have a smaller office in Scottsdale, AZ.

When you join our PACE family, you join a group of individuals with a shared passion for water, a desire to grow, and a determination to make a difference. We believe it is important to cultivate a team-oriented, purpose-driven, and encouragement-led culture to best achieve our goals and deliver quality work to our clients.

We provide an environment that incorporates professional and personal team building and growth through various interactive programs intended to cultivate a comfortable, collaborative and advanced-thinking environment. We promote these values with programs and events such as company-sponsored luncheons with group activities, training events, project presentations, in-house massages, tournaments using our office putting course, sponsoring community support events, offsite gatherings, and more. We also welcome feedback to best understand our team's needs and concerns and continuously improve our company as a whole. With the following characteristics embedded in our culture, you will feel the difference in working for a company that cares:

Collaborative

Client-Focused

Have Fun

Thrive

Additionally, we maintain an active office environment to promote collaboration and efficient delivery of projects, with a wide variety of office perks:

•\tComplimentary breakfast and casual attire every Friday

•\tComplimentary tea, coffee, breakfast bars, and snacks offered daily

•\tHealth Incentive program

•\tStand up desks

•\tYoga ball chair

•\tIn-house golf course

•\tCafé style break room with big screen TV

In addition to the competitive compensation, PTO, paid holiday, insurance and retirement (401k) benefits, PACE also offers:

•\tBonus pay opportunities

•\tPotential future shareholder opportunities

•\tReimbursement for personal health and wellness programs (such as gym memberships)

•\tReimbursement for out-of-pocket medical expenses (such as co-pays/deductibles, expenses not qualified for insurance coverage, etc.)

•\tTuition, training and association due reimbursement

•\tFlexible spending accounts based on pre-tax payroll contributions for dependent care, medical, dental and vision expenses

•\tShort-term and Long-term disability insurance

•\tLife and AD&D insurance

•\tEmployee Assistance Program providing counseling for well-being, legal services, financial wellness and identity theft resources

* These programs each have guidelines for eligibility and reimbursement limits. Details of these programs can be provided upon request.

Full-time

Hybrid remote