<Back to Search
Staff Water Engineer - Southern California
California, CAMarch 26th, 2026
Want to be part of an engineering and strategic communications consulting firm that defines success by the strength of its relationships with its clients and staff? A firm that invests in its people and fosters an entrepreneurial culture that leads to innovation for our clients, communities and environment? If so, please read on.WSC is a premier engineering and communications consulting firm focused exclusively on water. Our team of expert engineers and communicators is recognized for delivering planning, design, program management, construction management, and energy solutions for municipalities, public and private utilities, special districts, energy providers, and more throughout California and the Pacific Northwest. As a next-generation consulting leader, WSC meets clients where they are, providing insight and redefining possibilities through a high standard of hands-on service, innovation, quality, and visionary leadership.We are seeking a Staff Engineer to collaborate with designers, planners, project managers, strategic communicators, and technical leaders on vital water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure projects. Under the mentorship of senior engineers, planners, and project managers, you will gain hands-on experience across a variety of challenging and exciting planning, design, and optimization projects.This position is hybrid and can be based out of one of our Southern California Offices in San Diego, Ontario, and Laguna Hills.What You Will DoYou will be a part of multi-disciplinary teams that plan, design, and optimize water infrastructure.You will support water, wastewater and/or recycled water design and planning projects, including development of scope, budget, and schedule.You will serve in a Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, and/or Project Engineer role based on your level of experience.This position will be based out of one of our Southern California locations in Ontario, San Diego, or Laguna Hills with a flexible hybrid work option. This position may require some travel throughout California, Oregon, and Washington.What You BringBachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related engineering field; Master's degree preferred or enrollment in a Master's program.Experience delivering successful and collaborative project performance that achieves clients' goals, including cost-effective, sustainable, energy-efficient, operator-friendly, and innovative valuable outcomes.Demonstration of understanding and defining project goals and requirements.Team first mindset. You enjoy collaborating, learning from, and teaching others, and are active in creating a positive team dynamic.Active participant in related professional associations, preferred, and knowledge of the latest industry trends.Desire to operate with freedom and accountability. A willingness to take risks and ownership of those risks.Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience writing proposals and presentations, technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and miscellaneous project documents.Project workshop leadership, facilitation of alternatives analysis evaluation and decision making.Development of sustainable solutions and alternative project delivery methods a plus.Ability to serve as a dedicated and effective client service partner and demonstrate responsiveness, clear communication, quality delivery, mindful listening, and problem-solving skills.AutoDesk Civil 3D or BIM/Revit design experience is a plus.3-5 years minimum experience required.E.I.T. registration or the ability to obtain registration within one year. P.E. registration or ability to obtain within one year is a plus.Passionate about mentoring and advocating within our team.Salary Range:The salary range for this position is annually and may be $75,000 - $110,000 more or less depending on experience.Who We AreAt WSC, we foster a people-centric culture where we care deeply about client relationships and see our coworkers as part of a big family. We have received recognition as one of the Best Places to Work and as a Fast-Growing Firm by Inc. Magazine's national workplace survey and our staff. We believe there are always opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, and we prioritize supporting each other in that process.We make it easy for you to enjoy the work you love by providing great benefits. With an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan, ESOP (employee stock ownership plan), employer paid short- and long-term disability, holiday pay, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, fitness, and health benefits program, we have you covered! Learn more about the benefits we offer Employee Benefits - WSC
Showing 50 of 23,894 matching similar jobs
- Water Project Manager - Employee-Owned Leader
- Senior Water/Wastewater Project Engineer
- Process Engineer - Water/Wastewater Engineering
- Senior Rates Counsel, Regulated Water - Hybrid, Bonus
- Senior Engineer, Water
- Professional Engineer - Water Group
- Civil Engineer EIT, Water
- Senior Water/Wastewater Process Engineer/Project Manager
- Senior Process Mechanical Engineer - Wastewater
- Senior Wastewater Process Engineer
- Senior Engineer, Water
- Senior Process Mechanical Engineer - Water
- Potable Water Engineering Leader
- Senior Process Mechanical Engineer - Water
- Engineer III/IV/Senior Engineer Water / Wastewater
- Senior Water Reuse Discipline Leader - Southeast
- Senior Water Resources Project Manager - Hybrid (OH)
- Water Engineer Intern: Fieldwork, Design & Sustainability
- Staff Water Engineer 2
- Senior Wastewater Process Engineer
- Project Engineer, Water Conveyance
- Drinking Water Engineer
- Senior Process Mechanical Engineer - Water
- Senior Process Mechanical Engineer - Wastewater
- Senior Process Mechanical Engineer - Water
- Engineer II, Water Conveyance
- Project Manager - Water Resources (Hybrid)
- Water Resources Planner I/II/III
- Project Engineer/Project Manager, Water Resources
- Project Engineer/Project Manager, Water Resources
- Civil Engineer / Project Manager – Land Development & Water Resources
- Water or Wastewater Treatment Subject Matter Expert - Casual (Hybrid)
- Professional Water Resources Engineer – Senior
- Senior Hydrogeologist
- Engineer Laagspanning - Geleen
- Water/Wastewater Intern (Summer 2026)
- Water Resources Engineer
- Water Wastewater Project Manager (California)
- Civil Project Manager - Water Resources
- Civil Project Manager - Water Resources