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Join Our Engineering Team

Join a multidisciplinary engineering firm known for delivering innovative water infrastructure solutions across California and Arizona. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and a collaborative culture, this team designs systems that help communities thrive. Instrumentation & Controls engineers play a vital role in integrating automation, monitoring, and control technologies into treatment facilities, pump stations, and distribution networksensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and specify instrumentation and control systems for water, wastewater, and recycled water facilities
• Develop control narratives, I/O lists, and P&IDs
• Coordinate with electrical and mechanical teams to integrate I&C systems into overall project designs
• Prepare construction documents including plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Support SCADA system design and integration, including PLC programming coordination
• Assist with field investigations, system testing, and commissioning support
• Collaborate with vendors, integrators, and contractors to ensure proper equipment selection and installation
• Review submittals and respond to RFIs during construction
• Participate in client meetings and provide technical input on automation strategies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Control Systems Engineering
• 515 years of experience in instrumentation and controls for water/wastewater infrastructure
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, PLCs, HMIs, and telemetry systems
• Experience preparing I&C design documents and specifications
• Strong understanding of control system architecture and communication protocols
• Effective communication and technical writing skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across disciplines

Desired Skills

• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Schneider, or Siemens PLC platforms
• Familiarity with Wonderware, Ignition, or similar HMI/SCADA software
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for control systems
• Experience with field commissioning and troubleshooting
• Exposure to sustainable design and energy-efficient control strategies
• Ability to mentor junior staff or lead small design efforts

Why You'll Love Working Here

Contribute to high-profile projects like the Santa Monica Advanced Water Treatment Facility and SoFi Stadium's integrated lake system. Thrive in a supportive, innovation-driven environment that values technical growth. Enjoy a flexible, balanced workplace culture with strong mentorship.

Perks & Benefits Include

Health & Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (HSA & PPO options)
• Up to $3,000/year reimbursement for out-of-pocket medical expenses
• $100/quarter for personal wellness (gym, nutrition, CPR training)
• Fitbit incentive program (earn up to $300/quarter)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life Balance:

• PTO and paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Flexible work arrangements

Career Development:

• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Professional license and exam fee reimbursement
• Association dues covered
• Monthly in-house training
• 100+ recorded courses
• Mentorship and leadership development
• "10-Talks" lunch & learns every 10th day of the year

Financial Security:

• Generous biannual bonuses based on company profitability and individual contributions
• Potential for future ownership
• 401(k) with discretionary matching (currently 50% up to 10% of salary)
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee referral bonus program

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $90,000.00 - $160,000.00/yr.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents: Two HSA programs with a $0 premium option, two PPO programs, and various dental plans

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for medical and dependent care

Reimbursement for out-of-pocket medical expenses (e.g., co-pays, deductibles); Up to $2,050 per year for out-of-pocket medical expenses if on the company's insurance plan. If not on the plan, up to $3,000 per year

Reimbursement for personal wellness programs (e.g., gym memberships); $100 per quarter for personal wellness expenses such as gym memberships, nutrition classes, or first aid/CPR training (Offered every 2 years, paid for by the company)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling, legal, and financial services

Fitbit health incentive program; can earn up to $300/quarter for steps and active minutes

Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition and training reimbursement

Reimbursement for professional license and exam fees

Association dues reimbursement

Monthly in-house training sessions and access to 100+ recorded courses

Mentorship programs and leadership development opportunities

10- talks - lunch and learns every 10th day of year

Privately held (not an ESOP), allowing for generous and flexible bonus distributed twice a year based on company profitability, role, tenure, and individual contributions

Potential for future ownershipcan become key stakeholders

Employee referral bonus program

401(k) with discretionary matching based on quarterly basis profit -- have been doing 50% lately up to 10% of salary on quarterly basis

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

This is a fully onsite position in Fountain Valley, CA. Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2025.

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