Job Description

Brelje & Race Consulting Engineers has an opportunity for an experienced, highly talented, and detail-oriented Civil Engineer with water resource experience to join our team in Santa Rosa, California. This full-time position is available immediately.

What You'll Be Doing

As a civil engineering professional experienced in the planning, permitting, and design of water infrastructure, you will execute water source development, treatment, storage, and distribution projects. Your responsibilities will include preparing engineering calculations following standard methods and principles, developing recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection, conducting hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using various industry software, and writing technical reports and memoranda. You will work collaboratively with our multi-disciplinary team to navigate projects through grant and loan funding applications and administration and to ensure compliance with the requirements of State and Federal regulatory agencies. You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and will interact with colleagues and our clients.

Minimum Requirements

• BS or MS in Civil, Environmental or Water Resources Engineering (or equivalent work experience)
• 7+ years of relevant experience in water, hydrology and hydraulics engineering
• Professional registration as a licensed Civil Engineer in California (or another state with ability to obtain California P.E. license within one year of hire)
• Experienced using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience post-licensure
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Proficiency in utility (Pipe Network) and mechanical design with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience with California state or federal funding for water projects
• Familiarity with California water regulations (such as Title 22)

The ideal candidate will enjoy our small office environment, have a strong desire to collaborate with colleagues and clients, and enjoy a diverse project workflow. You will work under the direction and guidance of a Senior Principal, and depending upon experience, may direct the work of other staff assigned to their projects.

About Brelje & Race Consulting Engineers

Brelje & Race Consulting Engineers is a multi-disciplined firm offering civil engineering planning and design, construction management, environmental permitting and surveying services. Since our founding in Santa Rosa in 1954, we’ve been a leading Civil Engineering firm in the North Bay offering high-quality technical work products and outstanding client service. Our team of 20 professional engineers and engineering technicians tackle some of the toughest civil engineering projects in the North Coast region, with a reputation for developing effective and innovative solutions. We are fully owned by 11 employee-owners and provide a transparent and supportive path to leadership within our firm. A career with us is an excellent opportunity to work for a diverse clientele on a broad array of challenging but essential private and public projects, including planning, design, construction administration and operations support for water systems and related infrastructure.

What Sets Brelje & Race Apart

• With a staff of 40 based out of a single office, we enjoy the close-knit working environment of a small office with the amenities and resources of a large company. We have a lively and energetic office culture, hosting many activities during and after office hours such as holiday parties, trivia nights, and summer picnics.
• As a testament to our stellar work environment, the average tenure of our senior staff is more than 15 years. For newer staff, this means there is a wealth of knowledge to pull from for every technical problem you may encounter.
• We work on interesting and meaningful projects in our own community – nearly all are in Sonoma, Lake, Mendocino, and Napa Counties.
• We offer a low-stress environment. While we take our work seriously, a work-life balance is prioritized. Employees are rarely asked to work more than 40 hours a week (and paid overtime when they are). Experienced Principals maintain realistic goals for employee productivity, project timelines, and budgets.
• Generous vacation and sick/personal time are provided, along with flexible work schedules.
• We are dedicated to the professional growth of our staff and provide opportunities for motivated individuals. We encourage professional development opportunities for career growth through reimbursement for continuing education and membership in professional organizations.
• And…. We live and work in beautiful Sonoma County!