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Principle Civil Design Engineer Water/Wastewater

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Goodwin Recruiting

Pleasant Hill, CA (In Person)

$185,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/21/2026

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Principle Civil Design Engineer - Water/Wastewater Goodwin Recruiting - 4.0 Pleasant Hill, CA Job Details Full-time $170,000 - $200,000 a year 9 hours ago Qualifications Practice management Stormwater systems Managing engineering teams Client management Design engineering Utility construction projects Professional Engineer Technical Proficiency Senior leadership Full Job Description Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a visionary Civil Design Engineer with a Professional Engineer License - Water/Wastewater to lead and scale a brand-new civil infrastructure practice across California. Based in the East Bay Area, this high-impact, entrepreneurial role offers up to $200,000 annually to build a dynamic team and secure municipal and industrial partnerships. Why join the client's staff? Shape your own practice! As a Principal Civil Engineer - W/WW, you will work hand-in-hand with senior management to drive strategic growth. They will provide the marketing and administrative support you need to turn your industry vision into a highly successful business line.
Key Responsibilities:
Practice Leadership:
Spearhead the strategic growth and operational oversight of the new Water/Wastewater practice in California.
Client Development:
Cultivate municipal, utility, and industrial partnerships, generating targeted annual net revenue with strong benchmark metrics.
Project Oversight:
Provide executive and technical leadership for water, recycled water, and stormwater projects from planning through construction.
Team Building:
Recruit, mentor, and build a scalable, multidisciplinary technical team.
Must-Have Qualifications:
Education:
B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
Licensure:
Current Professional Engineer (PE) registration in California.
Experience:
15+ years in engineering consulting, with at least 5 years leading or expanding a water/wastewater practice.
Network:
Strong existing relationships with California municipalities, utilities, and regulatory agencies.
Technical Chops:
Proficiency in utility planning, design, hydraulic modeling, and infrastructure rehabilitation.
Compensation & Perks:
Salary:
$170,000 - $200,000 annually (DOE).
Environment:
Dynamic, employee-focused firm recognized for technical excellence.
Growth:
Uncapped opportunity to build a business line from the ground up.