Entry-level Water Engineer_Los Angeles, CA at Woodard & Curran Los Angeles, CA

Woodard & Curran is seeking an entry-level Water Engineer in Los Angeles, CA, to assist in various water and environmental projects. Responsibilities include applying engineering principles, preparing technical documents, and collaborating with project teams. The position offers professional development opportunities and requires a BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering. No prior experience is necessary, but internships are preferred. This is an on-site position, not remote.
Entry-level Water Engineer_Los Angeles, CA
job at Woodard & Curran. Los Angeles, CA. Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate diverse teams and encourage collaboration in an equitable and inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. That's how we make a difference to our clients, people, and the planet.





Overview:
We currently have an opportunity in our Los Angeles, California office for an entry-level civil/environmental engineer. Our growing backlog of work creates an opportunity to be involved in a variety of projects that contribute to the development of solutions addressing California water issues.





Responsibilities:

Under the direction of Project Managers, you will be responsible for assigned project activities through application of engineering principles and assisting in the completion of reports, plans, specifications, and other technical project work. Your assignments could span any of our service areas allowing you to gain experience in the following:
Water and wastewater treatment and infrastructure design
Recycled water planning and design
Planning support, including preparation of permit and funding applications
Support studies and designs associated with groundwater production wells, injection wells, and recharge basins
Instrumentation & controls investigation, implementation, and design
Preparation of technical memoranda, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates
Assisting with submittal reviews, requests for information, correspondence, change requests, and change orders as part of engineering services during construction projects.
Effective communication and coordination with project managers and other project team members, including other disciplines (electrical, structural, drafters, etc.).




Professional Development:

On the job training and mentoring so that you are continually learning directly from project work
Internal brown bags to foster knowledge transfer
External trainings and seminars on specific technical topics
Professional association membership to support personal goals and market development




Qualifications:

Degree: BS in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field; MS is preferred. EIT is desirable
Experience: Typical experience range is 0 to 3 years for entry-level positions. No professional experience is necessary, but internships or previous relevant experience is desirable
Skills: Good technical writing and communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas and concepts
Software: Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint, Bluebeam)
Preferred Software: Experience using AutoCAD and ArcGIS is preferred
Fieldwork: Ability to support occasional out-of-office fieldwork activities at various facilities including construction sites, water conveyance/treatment plants, and laboratories is preferred
Work Eligibility: We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this job opening




Pay:
This position's anticipated pay range is $65,000 - $79,524 a year. Final exempt salary or non-exempt hourly pay will be dependent on experience level as well as considering a % based geographic differential based on where the final candidate will be working. Geographic differentials are used to recognize and reflect cost of labor differences between geographic markets.





Annual Incentive Bonus Opportunity:
Eligible positions may receive an annual cash bonus based on the role's organizational level, and is represented as a percentage range of eligible earnings.





Benefits & Wellbeing
Retirement Savings:

401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: Company will match equal to 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed, All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan and are 100% vested in the value of own contributions and any employer matching contributions.

Time away from work:

Vacation time is provided to full and part-time regular employees. Vacation is accrued, based on number of hours worked per week as well as prior years of experience.
Woodard & Curran offers paid sick time to eligible employees who are absent due to their own non-work related, illness, injury, or medical procedure.
Woodard & Curran provides up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding in a 12-month period.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance from Sun Life to assist with replacing a portion of your income in the event of non-job-related illness or injury. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled and eligible immediately.

Coverage and support for your needs and wellbeing:

Personal and Family health: Company offers three medical plan options based on geography; plus HSA and PSA plans are available based on eligibility, additional options include dental and vision plans.
Company provides basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employee and family are available through Sun Life.
WayForward powered by Dario: EAP Program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing coaching.
LiveWell wellbeing program: credit incentive is available, up to $600 annually - nutrition and fitness reimbursement, and access to the Virgin Pulse wellness platform.
Education: Tuition assistance offers eligible employees up to 100% reimbursement of tuition, books and fees up to $5250 per year, for courses related to the employee's job or planned career development.




Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement
Woodard & Curran is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors. To read our entire Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, click here. To view the Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal poster and supplement, click here.


If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.





Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.


Woodard & Curran believes that complex teams working together in an equitable, inclusive space provides the best opportunity for achieving our vision of clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. Our success is tied to a culture that embraces our differences so that everyone can bring their whole, authentic selves to work. When our people are supported to reach their full potential, we provide the most innovative, sound, and effective solutions.