Entry Level Water/Wastewater Engineer - Civil

Position Overview

Black Water isn’t just any company—it’s a platform where careers are built around meaningful work. Specializing in water and wastewater systems throughout California, we believe engineering is the world’s most important profession. We are seeking civil engineers driven by purpose and shared values, eager to make a lasting impact. We are hiring for two levels: Engineer Technician and Assistant Engineer. Locations include Modesto, CA and Fresno, CA. Job Type: Full-time

Engineer Technician

Compensation: $75,000–$85,000/year

Key Responsibilities

• Design projects involving potable water, wastewater, and storm drainage
• Prepare documentation for water resources, regulatory compliance, data management, analysis, and field work
• Perform hydraulic modeling and pipeline design
• Conduct feasibility studies for construction of water supply systems, runoff collection networks, treatment plants, and wastewater collection systems
• Design pumping systems, lift stations, pipelines, force mains, and gravity sewers
• Design domestic or industrial water or wastewater treatment plants
• Analyze storm water or floodplain drainage systems
• Design water distribution systems for potable or non-potable water
• Design or select equipment for wastewater processing to support regulatory compliance
• Identify alternatives for the development of new water sources

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with staff, clients, agencies, and partners

Assistant Engineer

Compensation: $80,000–$90,000/year

This role includes all the key responsibilities and required qualifications of the Engineer Technician position, plus additional expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) Certificate
• 2–4 years of relevant work experience

Our Core Values

• Community: Creating positive, lasting change in the places we serve
• Optimism: Meeting complex problems with energy and possibility
• Ownership: Taking full responsibility for delivering exceptional results
• Leadership: Growing the next generation of water professionals
• Expertise: Staying at the forefront of our field
• Respect: Collaborating openly and treating everyone with dignity

Benefits & Perks

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) + Match, Profit Sharing, Education Assistance, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Fitness Reimbursement, and more.

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental, Health, and Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

• Work Location: In person
• Education: Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• Experience: Civil engineering – 1 year (Preferred)
• License/Certification: Engineer in Training (Preferred)