Water/Wastewater Engineer
Modesto, CA / Fresno, CA / Remote
Black Water isn’t just any company. It’s a platform.
At Black Water, we build careers around meaningful work. We specialize in water and wastewater systems throughout California, and we believe engineering is the world’s most important profession. We are searching for civil engineers who want more than just a paycheck — individuals who are driven by purpose, shared values, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
We're hiring across three levels: Associate Engineer, Project Manager, and Engineering Manager. Each role offers increasing responsibility, leadership opportunity, and compensation.
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Associate Engineer
Salary: $120,000–$140,000/year
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE); California PE required within one year
- Bachelor's or Master’s in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- 2+ years of experience in water/wastewater systems preferred
- Strong technical writing and analytical skills
- Proficient with MS Office, GIS, and modeling tools (e.g., InfoWater, SewerCAD)
- Support design, analysis, permitting, and project planning under guidance
- Collaborate with project teams and grow into a leadership role
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Project Manager
Salary: $140,000–$180,000/year
Includes all Associate Engineer requirements, plus:
- 5+ years of experience in water/wastewater project delivery
- Proven project leadership and budget management
- Experience mentoring junior staff
- Responsible for schedules, client communication, and agency coordination
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Engineering Manager
Salary: $185,000–$225,000/year
Includes all Project Manager qualifications, plus:
- 10+ years of experience and vision for leading teams and offices
- Strategic planning, workload balancing, and business development
- Direct client interaction and mentoring of Project Managers
- Role may be based in Modesto, Fresno, or remote with periodic travel
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Why Black Water?
Because this is where COOLER core values meet opportunity:
- Community: We create positive, lasting change in the places we serve.
- Optimism: We meet complex problems with energy and possibility.
- Ownership: We take full responsibility for delivering exceptional results.
- Leadership: We grow the next generation of water professionals.
- Expertise: We stay at the forefront of our field.
- Respect: We collaborate openly and treat everyone with dignity.
We offer excellent benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k + Match, Profit Sharing, Education Assistance, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Fitness Reimbursement, and more.
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Ready to Build Your Future and the Future of Clean Water?
If you're exceptional and ready to make an impact, send your resume, cover letter, and references to: reception@blackwater-eng.com
More than a job — this is your next chapter.
Black Water Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Modesto | Fresno | Remote
www.blackwater-eng.com