Design Engineer I - Water/Wastewater
San Francisco, CA
Role Summary
We have an amazing opportunity for a driven and curious Design Engineer focused on water/wastewater design to support our growing team.
Minimum Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering - Civil and/or Environmental
- Exercises sound judgment on details of work and in application of standard methods for conventional and innovative work.
- Working knowledge of Windows, MS Office, and cloud-based collaboration software (Google Apps, Dropbox, Sharepoint, etc.)
Preferred Skills
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Experience with water/wastewater process modeling simulation software (e.g., BioWin, GPS-X)
- Certifications or other sustainability-oriented accreditation (LEED, Envision, Living Building Challenge, EcoDistricts)
- Knowledge of GIS principles
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Expected Outcomes
- Analyzes various wastewater treatment methods used to prepare water for industrial and domestic use; recommends the most effective method
- Analyzes disposal methods or treatments for sludge; recommends and develops sludge treatment plants or methods to best serve the assigned area
- Designs layout and specifications for various pumping and lifting systems
- Reviews and critiques water and wastewater treatment system proposals, plans, and designs
- Conducts appropriate cost-benefit analyses for assigned projects
- Ensures building, water, and equipment specifications comply with applicable local, state, and federal guidelines and codes
- Conducts environmental studies regarding the collection, treatment, or distribution of water or wastewater
What We Offer
- Own a part of the firm with ESOP eligibility after one year
- Flexible working - with every other Friday off
- Competitive Health plans, including PPO and HMO options, Dental and Vision plans
- Learning and Development stipend to use as you see fit
- Generous PTO and 8 paid holidays
- Automatic 401k enrollment
- Fun team events, lunches and happy hours to get to know colleagues outside of work
- A tangible opportunity to truly help the environment!
Compensation:
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Sherwood Design Engineers, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $76,000 to $85,600. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.
