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# Principal Engineer - Water Systems & Water Supply Planning

- **Company:** WEST Inc
- **Location:** Davis, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $119,040.0 - $192,420.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Geographic Information Systems
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_3d774dd6

## About the Role

The Senior - Principal Engineer role will contribute to the development of the firm's Water Business Sector (which encompasses water system, water resource, stormwater, recycled water, and collection system planning). Previous experience with Water System Planning/Hydraulic Modeling is required. Candidates with a desire to develop their career toward technical leadership, client service management, and/or regional/sector management are ideal., * Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering.

 * 10+ years of experience with Water System Planning and Hydraulic Modeling.
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 * Experience with CAD, GIS, and hydraulic modeling software (e.g., InfoWater Pro).
 * PE licensure in the State of California. PE licensure in other states in which the firm is actively practicing may also be considered., * Master's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering.
 * Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
 * Ability to process accurate engineering calculations unaided and prepare reports.
 * Proven ability to summarize technical information using appropriate grammar, punctuation and spelling for concise reader-friendliness and clarity.
 * Experience with direct client interaction and proposal writing
 * High proficiency with InfoWater PRO; experience with Aquanuity software

## Description

* Serving as a technical leader in water distribution system hydraulic evaluations utilizing a variety of commercial hydraulic modeling software programs (e.g., InfoWater Pro, OpenFlows WaterGEMS, Aquanuity, etc.).
 * Working as part of teams on projects throughout California and Oregon with an emphasis on Southern California-based projects and clients.
 * Analyzing water use, population, water quality, and facilities condition data
 * Evaluating water supply availability.
 * Developing water supply and water system capital improvement programs.
 * Preparing technical reports and master plans.
 * Serving as a project manager directing the hydraulic modeling and master planning work of senior level, as well as other staff engineers.
 * Providing QA/QC review on the work of others in the water planning team
 * Interacting directly with clients and providing excellent client service.
 * Assisting with marketing activities and proposal development when needed.


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