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# Senior Engineer in Water/Wastewater at Lumos & Associates

- **Company:** Lumos & Associates
- **Location:** Sacramento, CA
- **Compensation:** $130k–$165k
- **Posted:** 2026-09-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lumosassociates/jobs/5231334007

## Job description

Lumos & Associates, a leader in civil engineering throughout northern California, Nevada, and Idaho, is seeking an accomplished Water/Wastewater Senior Engineer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to take on a key technical leadership role within our Water/Wastewater practice. The position will work out of our Roseville, California office.

The ideal candidate brings advanced expertise in water and wastewater infrastructure design, a strong sense of ownership, and a collaborative leadership style. This individual will serve in responsible charge of projects, provide high-level technical oversight, and mentor junior staff while helping grow our technical practice.

About Us:

At Lumos & Associates, we are known for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions that strengthen the communities we serve. We foster a collaborative environment where professionals are empowered to grow, innovate, and lead. We invest in professional development and operate under five core values: Stay Moving, Dip Down, Own It, Make It Right, and Take Pride.

About the Role:

The Water/Wastewater Senior Engineer serves as a senior technical leader responsible for the design, coordination, and oversight of complex infrastructure projects across our service territory. Project types include:

- Water distribution systems
- Sanitary sewer collection systems
- Booster pump and lift stations
- Storage facilities
- Master planning and hydraulic modeling
- Water and wastewater treatment facilities

This role combines advanced technical execution, team leadership, client engagement, and business development support.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities and skills:

- Strong technical background in water and wastewater design and construction management experience, and have a demonstrated ability to serve in a responsible charge capacity for water and wastewater projects.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical information in public forums, as well as interpersonal communication with team members and colleagues.
- Possess a high level of creativity, organizational skills, and attention to detail, as well as a demonstrated ability to manage and oversee several tasks/projects concurrently.
- Strong business acumen necessary to maintain project budgets and develop new and repeat business with existing and new clients.
- Possess vision to help grow and direct the water/wastewater technical focus group in close coordination with the Lumos Group Manager, consistent with our strategic plan and goals.

Key Responsibilities:

- Coordinate, oversee, and direct the project design team during the execution of projects in responsible charge.
- Develop, implement, and maintain project schedules and budgets.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and delegating responsibility to staff.
- Provide technical review (QA/QC) of projects.
- Leads the development of engineering drawings using CAD/Civil 3D software. Designs in a manner according to established industry standards and state or federal construction policies. Conducts research as needed. This position will work in coordination with the Project Manager, but will spend a significant amount of time independently.
- Prepares or guides the preparation of due diligence/site analysis reports, engineer’s opinion of probable construction costs, utility infrastructure design and computations, technical reports, and general civil design for review by a Project Manager.
- Serves as the engineer in responsible charge for production of final civil design drawings/may stamp project deliverables, including plans, specifications, reports, and calculations.
- Leads field visits and construction site visits, and provides assistance related to the aspects of construction assistance activities (verify quantities, field reports, process pay applications, etc.).
- Prepares models or guides computer modeling for analysis of water, sewer, and stormwater systems. Prepares or guides the preparation of reports based upon modeling in coordination with the team.

## Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering.
- 6+ years of progressive water/wastewater design experience.
- California P.E. license (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Experience supervising and mentoring staff.
- Valid driver’s license and driving record with 3 or fewer demerit points.

This role offers the opportunity to lead complex projects, shape technical direction, and continue building specialized expertise within a growing and respected company.

Success in this position comes from strong technical judgment, proactive leadership, and a commitment to delivering excellence for clients and communities. Pay Transparency Statement

The compensation range reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.

California salary pay range $130,000—$165,000 USD

Benefits offered to eligible full-time employees include:

- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
- Generous company matched 401(k) plan with a Roth provision
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Eight (8) paid holidays
- Life insurance (company paid)
- Short and long-term disability insurance (company paid)
- Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Accounts
- Culture that provides work-life balance, and professional development and is community driven
- And much more!

## About Lumos & Associates

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Surveying, Construction Services
- Target customers: B2B – government agencies, municipalities, developers, and infrastructure contractors (public and private sector)
- Mission or purpose statement: *“Through critical infrastructure design, we serve our communities.”* (from website) – and they emphasize hiring and mentoring great talent to serve local communities.

## Products & Services
- **Civil Engineering**: Design and planning for water/wastewater, stormwater, transportation, and land development.
- **Structural Engineering**: Analysis and design of structures for commercial, residential, and public works.
- **Geotechnical Engineering**: Soil testing, foundation analysis, and materials laboratory services.
- **Surveying**: Land surveying, boundary, topographic, and construction staking.
- **Construction Services**: Inspection, project coordination, and materials testing (Carson City Materials Lab).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – approximately **$6.0M** (LinkedIn estimate) | Total Funding – not applicable (bootstrapped/private)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors listed; partners include local agencies (Nevada Department of Transportation, City of South Lake Tahoe, etc.) and engineering firms (Manhard Consulting, Stantec, etc.) as talent sources.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew **12.3% YoY** (to ~100 employees); active job postings increased **66.7% YoY**; LinkedIn followers grew **41.1%** annually. Expanding into Idaho (Boise office).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Longevity & Reputation**: Founded in 1978 – over 45 years of trusted service in the region.
- **Multidisciplinary “One-Stop”**: Combines civil, structural, geotechnical, surveying, and construction inspection under one roof, reducing client coordination.
- **Community Roots**: Deep local presence with offices in Reno, Carson City, Fallon, Lake Tahoe, Roseville, El Dorado Hills, and Boise – strong relationships with municipal clients.
- **Employee-Centric Culture**: 4.9/5 employer rating on LinkedIn, high marks for culture (4.8), career (4.7), and work-life balance (4.5).

## Strategic Focus
- Current priorities: Expanding into new geographies (Boise, Idaho office opened), growing water/wastewater and stormwater practices, and investing in employee development and innovation.
- Emphasis on mentoring and collaboration to maintain longevity and stability (per website core values).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values-driven – “Own It,” “Take Pride,” “Stay Moving,” “Make it Right,” “Dip Down” (support each other). Strong sense of community and teamwork.
- **Benefits**: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision; generous PTO; paid holidays; 401K with company match; company-paid life and disability insurance; relocation assistance may be available.
- **Work Environment**: Offices across Nevada, California, and Idaho – likely hybrid/office-based (engineering field work). High employee satisfaction (4.9/5 on LinkedIn).
- **Growth**: Active hiring with 15 open positions (as of mid-2026); opportunities for career advancement in technical and project management tracks.

## Sources
1. [lumosinc.com](https://lumosinc.com/)
2. [lumosinc.com/careers](https://lumosinc.com/careers/)
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/lumosassociates](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lumosassociates)
4. [lumosinc.com/our-story](https://lumosinc.com/our-story/)
5. [linkedin.com/company/lumos-and-associates](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lumos-and-associates)

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