Senior Engineer – Treatment

West Yost

Senior Engineer focusing on planning and design of water treatment systems at West Yost. Engaging in project management and mentoring within a committed engineering team.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeReno • Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $109,821 - $159,505 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform planning, permitting and design and serve as task manager for water and/or wastewater treatment and recycled water systems
Perform as Engineer of Record in preparing master plans and development of drawings, specifications, and cost estimates
Prepare analyses, calculations, equipment evaluations, and preliminary layouts for water and/or wastewater treatment plants and recycled water systems
Assist in the preparation of technical memoranda, preliminary design reports, and other reports related to the design of treatment improvements
Assist in coordinating the work of a multi-disciplined team throughout the design development and contract document phases of a project
Review product designs and drawings for compliance with engineering principles, firm standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications
Engage in professional and effective communication, project administration including tracking task budgets, and staffing needs
Engage in client interaction throughout projects and coordinate with subconsultants
Assist in preparing and negotiating contracts and change orders with clients and subcontractors
Conduct site visits and generate reports and recommendations based on findings
Provide support and technical input during construction of treatment projects
Review constructability of design projects
Work on several projects at one time
Assist with the preparation of proposals
Mentor and coach staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in water and/or wastewater treatment and recycled water systems planning and design
Experience completing master plans and designs and active project management experience
Desire and ability to provide superior client service
Positive and clear written and verbal communication practices
Excellent staff coaching and mentoring skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision
Flexible spending accounts
Health saving accounts (with West Yost contribution)
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave and holidays
Two employee assistance programs
Travel assistance program
401(k) profit sharing with employer match
Leaves of absence with additional supplemental paid time off
Parental leave
Life and AD&D insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Pet insurance
Ongoing education support through 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program
Tuition reimbursement
Paid professional memberships
Paid training
Leadership Academy programs
Milestone anniversary benefits
Peer to peer recognition programs
Potential for employee stock ownership
Annual monetary and paid time off bonuses
Performance-based bonus eligibility
Merit increase eligibility
Employee referral bonuses
Wellness reimbursement