Project Manager - Water System Planning

About Us

Our Water Resources Business Sector—serving public works departments and water / wastewater utilities throughout California is undergoing re-organization to accelerate the growth of our service capabilities, client base, staff development, and water industry engagement and leadership. This re-organization is creating multiple career growth and leadership opportunities for experienced engineers and planners in our practice areas : water systems, recycled water, wastewater, and stormwater / flood.  With the support of our OneBKF Team of over 450 civil engineers, planners, and surveyors and our new capital investment partner, BKF’s Water Resources business sector provides an ideal place for experienced engineers looking for career growth as we help our current and future clients throughout the Western US solve their water challenges.

The Senior / Principal Engineer, Water System Planning role will play a key role in developing, managing, and growing the water system planning practice within BKF’s Water Resources market sector.  Equivalent to a Principal Engineer position at other consulting firms, this is a unique opportunity for significant career growth and leadership.  Previous experience with Water System Planning / Hydraulic Modeling is required as well as demonstrated success with client service, business development, staff mentorship, and technical expertise.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities

• Serving as a technical leader in water distribution system hydraulic evaluations utilizing a variety of commercial hydraulic modeling software programs (e.g., InfoWater Pro, OpenFlows, WaterGEMS, Aquanuity, etc.).
• Working as part of teams on projects for municipal and / or private water utilities in California
• Demonstrated expertise with analyzing water use, population, water quality, and facilities condition data; evaluating water supply availability; developing water supply and water system capital improvement programs; and preparing technical reports and master plans.
• Serving as a project manager directing the hydraulic modeling and master planning work of senior level, as well as other staff engineers.
• Providing QA / QC review on the work of others in the water planning team
• Interacting directly with clients and providing excellent client service. Consistent involvement with water industry organizations and the local and State level.
• Capable of leading marketing activities and proposal development when needed

Requirements

Preferred Education and / or Experience

Physical Demands :

Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse and occasionally lift, pull / push and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations.

Work Conditions :

Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting. Exposure to high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.  Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.

Benefits

Workplace Awards :

BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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