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N2W Engineering is a fast-growing engineering firm headquartered in Southern California. We believe in high-quality engineering and value-added total solutions to our customer’s needs. We are always looking for self-motivated Engineers, Designers, Technicians, and Operators who want to join our partnership for a cleaner planet.
N2W 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.
Open Positions
N2W has immediate full-time engineering opportunities in our headquarters office in Irvine, California. The ideal candidate should have between eight and fifteen years of related work experience in the field of Civil and/or Environmental Engineering and/or Construction Management. The candidate must have the ability to continuously learn new skills and software and processes and have superior written and communication skills.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Significant prior experience in water and wastewater engineering or construction
- Extensive knowledge in the use of AutoCAD and project management software
Key Responsibilities
- Lead engineering staff in the design of water/wastewater/recycle water/bio-solid/bio-gas plants and pump stations with the ability to independently complete design elements such as process flow diagrams (PFD), process and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), plant hydraulic profiles, equipment/valve/piping list, civil, and process/mechanical details.
- Take on ownership and responsibility for calculations of treatment process requirements and modeling to identify equipment specifications.
- Initiate and complete engineering feasibility studies (EFS), engineering design reports (EDR), preliminary design reports (PDR), preliminary and final design.
- Provide detailed estimates of costs related to engineering design, equipment procurement, installation/construction, startup/commissioning, and operation & maintenance scopes of services.
- Independently direct vendors and the ability to administer schedules and budgets of ongoing projects.
- Attendance at client meetings with the ability to lead and present on specific technical portions to a large audience of peers and client personnel.
- Under the supervision of the Principal Manager, provide leadership and team guidance for Water/Wastewater projects as well as collaborate with Project Managers and Client Managers to develop and deliver projects for clients.
- Perform supervisory duties for Water/Wastewater section staff engineers including time/expense approvals, monitoring utilization, workload planning, annual performance conversations, and similar responsibilities.
- In collaboration with Project Managers, manage the financial aspects of Water/Wastewater projects, and coordinate and adjust staffing to ensure the work is completed within the parameters of the agreed schedule and budget.
- Work closely with the project engineers, staff engineers, engineer associates and CAD professionals to prepare planning level and final engineering projects including reports, design drawings, cost estimates, and engineering specifications.
- Work collaboratively with other design disciplines to provide integrated solutions and support business development opportunities.
- Perform QA/QC of internal and external deliverables.
- Be responsible for identifying staff training needs or providing training as established by strategic plans and objectives.
- Provide technical knowledge and support including engineering standards, engineering specification, engineering best practices, QA/QC procedures, and project management tools.
- Develop and review scope and fee proposals.
- Recruit and retain project engineer, staff engineer, engineer associates, and CAD professionals
- Perform other duties as needed.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor or Master of Science in Engineering in Civil or Environmental Engineering (other engineering majors will be considered) from an accredited four-year university.
- Eight to fifteen years of related work experience.
- Must have obtained the State of California Professional Engineers Civil License.
- Sufficient knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office suite of applications to work independently.
- Ability to travel and work for extended periods at project sites.
- Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
- Able to pass a basic background check.
We are seeking a California Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering (or an engineer eligible for licensure in California without the need to practice under another licensee) to join our Engineering and Consulting (EC) team and work closely with our Automation and Systems Integration (ASI) team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in low- and medium-voltage electrical design for water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and lift stations, as well as a working knowledge of SCADA, PLCs, and other automation and control systems. Prior experience in municipal or industrial water/wastewater treatment systems is strongly preferred.
This role can be based in Southern California or Arizona (as long as the individual possesses a California license) and includes opportunities to contribute to projects from conceptual design through startup and commissioning.
The ideal candidate will have:
- The ability to independently lead electrical design for complex water/wastewater infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of low- and medium-voltage power systems, motor control centers (MCCs), and variable frequency drives (VFDs)
- Familiarity with instrumentation, control systems, and integration with SCADA and PLC networks
- Strong problem-solving and coordination skills across civil, mechanical, and automation disciplines
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
Key Responsibilities
- Perform electrical design for power distribution, lighting, grounding, and protection systems
- Develop one-line diagrams, panel schedules, conduit and wiring plans, and load calculations
- Specify switchgear, transformers, MCCs, protective relays, and other electrical components
- Coordinate with automation engineers to ensure seamless integration with control and SCADA systems
- Review and develop electrical plans, P&IDs, and system schematics using AutoCAD
- Conduct site visits for field verification, startup, and commissioning support
- Prepare technical specifications, cost estimates, and construction support documents
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and local utility requirements)
- Provide QA/QC review of design packages and mentor junior staff
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
- California Electrical PE license or ability to obtain licensure without supervision under another licensee
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design for water and wastewater infrastructure
- Proficiency in AutoCAD (Revit experience a plus)
- Familiarity with power system analysis and protective device coordination
- Working knowledge of SCADA, PLCs, and control systems hardware
- Ability to work independently and travel to job sites across California and Arizona
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and able to pass a background check
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