West Yost

Lead staff development and practice area growth while managing quality control and marketing efforts. Execute annual business plans, balance team workloads, and serve as a senior project manager on strategic initiatives.

Oversee complex engineering tasks, develop proposals and budgets, maintain client relationships, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and project specifications.

Title: Business Sector Leader - Municipal Water Location: Irvine, CA / Phoenix, AZ / Sacramento, CA / Davis, CA / San Diego, CA / Concord, CA / Pleasanton, CA / Santa Rosa, CA Department: West Yost Services – Operations Technology, Cybersecurity, and Resilience Job Description: Who We Are: West Yost is a water resource management and engineering firm focused exclusively on water. Since our founding in 1990, we have partnered with public agencies including cities, counties, utilities, and water districts to plan, design, and deliver water, wastewater, and stormwater solutions that support safe, reliable, and resilient communities. Our team of more than 260 professionals brings together expertise in groundwater, water supply, treatment, infrastructure, recycled water, stormwater, construction management, and operations technology. We support projects from early planning and permitting through design and construction and complement our engineering services with program management and public outreach to help clients move work forward and engage their communities. We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, and to be recognized among Fortune’s® Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services from 2023 to 2025, as well as a top-ranked firm in the AEC Advisors Diversity Index. At West Yost, we are committed to being the water firm of choice for our clients and our team, advancing water resources for future generations through strong partnerships, practical solutions, and a shared commitment to quality. Compensation Range: $181,885 - $240,050. Based on our office location. (West Yost uses geographic salary differentials that would apply for candidates in other regions). Status: Full-time, Exempt Location: Preferably based in one of our California offices or Phoenix, AZ office. This is a Hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Position Description: OTCR Business Sector Leader (Operations Technology, Cybersecurity, & Resilience) - Municipal Water At West Yost, we are a water-focused company that is committed to significant growth over the coming years. We are looking for an experienced leader for our Operations Technology, Cybersecurity, and Resilience (OTCR) team with a proven ability to grow a practice and develop the careers of their team members. The OTCR team is a recognized leader in adapting innovative technologies and resilience practices to help water and wastewater utilities meet evolving challenges. Our work includes national partnerships with organizations such as Idaho National Laboratory and the American Water Works Association, and we have led efforts to bring Cyber-informed Engineering (CIE) and Consequence-driven, Cyber-informed Engineering (CCE) methodologies to the water sector. OTCR delivers complete Operations Technology (OT) design and implementation, technical program management, and resilience planning across multiple practice areas, including Resilience, Innovation, Electrical/Instrumentation/Controls, and Process Controls & Optimization. This role is aligned with West Yost’s Strategic Plan, which provides a roadmap to amplify our impact, support our teams, and deliver quality services within our industry. Our plan is to continue to focus on the water needs of public agencies and municipalities and expand our value-added services and strengthen our current presence in California, Oregon, Arizona, and Washington. The OTCR Business Sector Leader we are seeking will have the desire and skills to guide the sector toward these goals by working directly with clients and team members to advance resilient and secure water infrastructure for our communities. Key Relationships Reports to: Operations Director, Design Other key relationships: Coordinates and collaborates with the President/CEO, Business Development Director, Business Sector Leaders, Client Service Managers (CSM), and Senior Project Managers. Supported by the Leadership Team, Marketing team, Finance and Accounting teams, and Business Services team. Major Responsibilities and Decision-Making Authority: The OTCR Business Sector Leader is responsible for all sector activities, including: - Developing, leading, and executing a multi-year strategic plan for growth that aligns with West Yost’s values and strategic priorities. - Promoting a healthy business through management and leadership of core business functions that include Business Development, PM-QA/QC, Technology/Innovation, People, and Operations/Financial. - Providing technical leadership in OTCR’s practice areas: Resilience, Innovation, Electrical/Instrumentation/Controls (EI&C), and Process Controls & Optimization. - Leading business development efforts and marketing strategy to expand OTCR services nationwide. - Serving as a senior project manager or technical lead on strategic projects as needed. - Attracting, retaining, mentoring, and motivating a high-performing team capable of delivering current commitments and expanding into new service areas. Key Selection Criteria: Here are some things to determine if this opportunity is a fit for your character and skills: - You are a proven operations leader with a 10–15 year track record of success as a leader in providing consulting engineering services for water and wastewater clients. You have project experience or working knowledge in operations technology, industrial control systems, cybersecurity, and resilience planning as it pertains to public and private water infrastructure. - You are motivated by results, setting challenging goals and working with and through others to achieve them. - You pay attention to details and hold yourself and your team to high standards. - You enjoy solving problems, taking on difficult challenges, and finding creative, practical solutions. - You like helping people and see value in mentoring others to succeed. - You communicate clearly and value the importance of regular, transparent communication. - You adapt quickly when things change and use challenges as learning opportunities. - You value relationships, both with clients and colleagues, and know how to build and sustain trust. - You have emotional intelligence and self-awareness, enabling you to bring your best to any situation. Technical skills are important, but in this role your ability to lead, manage, mentor, and build trust with both internal teams and external clients is paramount. At West Yost, we will provide the foundation and support to build and grow an outstanding OTCR practice, you just need to bring the motivation and drive to produce results. If you are interested, we look forward to talking with you and hearing from your references. Travel Requirements: *This position may require travel to other offices and/or client offices. A Little About the West Yost Life: You will experience many opportunities to grow and develop professionally with your colleagues through collaborative in-person work experience, knowledge sharing, and mentorship opportunities. We also offer hybrid and flexible work schedules to our employees to help promote and encourage a healthy work/life balance. All of our team members have access to local and company-wide events, our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workgroup, Culture Workgroup, Wellness Workgroup, book clubs, charitable giving and community service, firm-wide resources, peer groups (young professionals & middlers group), and mentorship and leadership programs. We support and foster your career success and encourage you to be in control of your future with us. At West Yost, we make space for connection across the firm. Each month, we hold an all-hands meeting that bring together team members from every location, including those working remotely, to stay aligned and engaged. Individual sectors and teams also hold their own monthly meeting. At the local level, our offices host gatherings, from camping trips and river rafting to community events and celebrations. Once a year, we come together in person for our Annual All Staff event, a firmwide experience focused on learning, networking, and building relationships across teams. That evening, we continue our longest-standing tradition, the Duck Dinner, where West Yosters are encouraged to bring a guest and enjoy a night of great food, connection, and entertainment. We work hard, and we place equal value on having fun. Our commitment to quality begins with our hiring practices. We employ the most talented team members in our industry from all backgrounds. We are highly selective of the individuals we choose to represent the firm, seeking only those individuals whose technical abilities and commitment to client service matches our vision for excellence. We are dedicated to our number one asset, our employees. Because we are employee-owned, we are responsible for and rewarded by our own success. Come to West Yost where, with our support, you’ll do the best work of your life. Standard Benefits: We provide a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. Benefits include 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, and even pet insurance. Other Unique Benefits: You’ll be provided with support in on-going education through our 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program, tuition reimbursement, paid professional memberships, paid training, and Leadership Academy programs. You’ll be recognized for your contributions at West Yost through milestone anniversary benefits, peer to peer recognition programs, the potential for employee stock ownership, annual monetary and paid time off bonuses, performance-based bonus eligibility, merit increase eligibility, and employee referral bonuses. We also offer a wellness reimbursement. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Title: Principal Engineer – Treatment Location: Lake Oswego, OR / Sacramento, CA / Concord, CA Department: West Yost Services – Treatment Job Description: Who We Are: West Yost is a water resource management and engineering firm focused exclusively on water. Since our founding in 1990, we have partnered with public agencies including cities, counties, utilities, and water districts to plan, design, and deliver water, wastewater, and stormwater solutions that support safe, reliable, and resilient communities. Our team of more than 260 professionals brings together expertise in groundwater, water supply, treatment, infrastructure, recycled water, stormwater, construction management, and operations technology. We support projects from early planning and permitting through design and construction and complement our engineering services with program management and public outreach to help clients move work forward and engage their communities. We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, and to be recognized among Fortune’s® Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services from 2023 to 2025, as well as a top-ranked firm in the AEC Advisors Diversity Index. At West Yost, we are committed to being the water firm of choice for our clients and our team, advancing water resources for future generations through strong partnerships, practical solutions, and a shared commitment to quality. Compensation Range: $140,300 - $180,915. Based on our Lake Oswego, OR office location. (West Yost uses geographic salary differentials that would apply for candidates in other regions). Status: Full-time, Exempt Location: Can sit in our Lake Oswego, OR, Sacramento, CA, or Concord, CA office locations. (https://www.westyost.com/locations/ ). This is a Hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Principal Engineer – Treatment The Principal Engineer in Treatment Group is responsible for engaging with clients and staff on technical issues associated with the planning and design of water and/or wastewater treatment and recycled water system projects. This includes business development and proposal writing along with managing and engaging in project work from project planning stages, preliminary design, design, and support services during construction. The candidate we are seeking will have the desire to drive our capabilities to new heights by working directly with clients and team members. This leader would have strong experience in capturing and delivering projects, developing and/or nurturing client relationships, and mentoring and managing staff. This position will provide valuable support to the Treatment Business Sector Manager. Other duties include: - Lead engineering designs, preparing reports, construction drawings, specifications, and calculations for various projects. Review project designs and drawings for compliance with engineering principles, firm standards, regulatory compliance, customer contract requirements, and related specifications. - Establish and foster client relations and develops proposals and budgets. Meet with clients to determine recommended project scope and estimate staffing requirements and fee. - Develop and maintain client contact before, during, and after project completion. Cultivate client relationships through organizational involvement and by direct contact. - Use technical knowledge to develop technical studies/reports and designs for water and/or wastewater treatment and recycled water systems. - Maintain four-month workload projections for all projects under personal management. Work closely with other engineers and managers to balance workload demands amongst current staff. - Make recommendations to senior management as to additional staff and resource needs. Assign staff and other resources, working with other managers to balance overall company workload and best utilize personnel. - Prepare and conduct technical review of staff, reports, correspondence, calculations and prepare technical recommendations. Prepare opinions of probable cost on current and new designs. Develops fee estimates for all project types and ensures projects are delivered on schedule and within scope and budget. - Act as Project Manager or team member on major design and construction projects. Effectively direct projects from planning through completion. Keep timely track of project progress, schedule, and budget. Monitor project scopes, request contract amendments when appropriate. - Mentor engineering staff on technical matters and procedures and act as a technical resource. - Contribute to technical journals and conference presentations. - Provide quality assurance for plans and contract documents for construction of improvements within specialty area. - Determine clients’ invoicing requirements and work with accounting staff to prepare timely monthly invoices. Prepare summary billing descriptions if appropriate or required by client. Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field. - 15+ years’ experience in civil engineering consulting or engineering management. - Excellent writing and communication skills are essential. - PE licensure in the State of California and/or Oregon, or ability to obtain PE licensure within 6 months of hire. PE licensure in other states that firm is actively practicing may also be considered. Travel Requirements This position may require travel to other offices and/or client offices. A Little About the West Yost Life You will experience many opportunities to grow and develop professionally with your colleagues through collaborative in-person work experience, knowledge sharing, and mentorship opportunities. We also offer hybrid and flexible work schedules to our employees to help promote and encourage a healthy work/life balance. All of our team members have access to local and company-wide events, our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workgroup, Culture Workgroup, Wellness Workgroup, book clubs, charitable giving and community service, firm-wide resources, peer groups (young professionals & middlers group), and mentorship and leadership programs. We support and foster your career success and encourage you to be in control of your future with us. At West Yost, we make space for connection across the firm. Each month, we hold an all-hands meeting that bring together team members from every location, including those working remotely, to stay aligned and engaged. Individual sectors and teams also hold their own monthly meeting. At the local level, our offices host gatherings, from camping trips and river rafting to community events and celebrations. Once a year, we come together in person for our Annual All Staff event, a firmwide experience focused on learning, networking, and building relationships across teams. That evening, we continue our longest-standing tradition, the Duck Dinner, where West Yosters are encouraged to bring a guest and enjoy a night of great food, connection, and entertainment. We work hard, and we place equal value on having fun. Our commitment to quality begins with our hiring practices. We employ the most talented team members in our industry from all backgrounds. We are highly selective of the individuals we choose to represent the firm, seeking only those individuals whose technical abilities and commitment to client service matches our vision for excellence. We are dedicated to our number one asset, our employees. Because we are employee-owned, we are responsible for and rewarded by our own success. Come to West Yost where, with our support, you’ll do the best work of your life. Standard Benefits: We provide a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. Benefits include 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, and even pet insurance. Other Unique Benefits: You’ll be provided with support in on-going education through our 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program, tuition reimbursement, paid professional memberships, paid training, and Leadership Academy programs. You’ll be recognized for your contributions at West Yost through milestone anniversary benefits, peer to peer recognition programs, the potential for employee stock ownership, annual monetary and paid time off bonuses, performance-based bonus eligibility, merit increase eligibility, and employee referral bonuses. We also offer a wellness reimbursement. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Title: Associate - Senior Engineer - Water Systems & Water Supply Planning Location: San Diego, CA / Sacramento, CA / Pleasanton, CA / Davis, CA Department: West Yost Services – Water Job Description: Who We Are: West Yost is a water resource management and engineering firm focused exclusively on water. Since our founding in 1990, we have partnered with public agencies including cities, counties, utilities, and water districts to plan, design, and deliver water, wastewater, and stormwater solutions that support safe, reliable, and resilient communities. Our team of more than 260 professionals brings together expertise in groundwater, water supply, treatment, infrastructure, recycled water, stormwater, construction management, and operations technology. We support projects from early planning and permitting through design and construction and complement our engineering services with program management and public outreach to help clients move work forward and engage their communities. We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, and to be recognized among Fortune’s® Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services from 2023 to 2025, as well as a top-ranked firm in the AEC Advisors Diversity Index. At West Yost, we are committed to being the water firm of choice for our clients and our team, advancing water resources for future generations through strong partnerships, practical solutions, and a shared commitment to quality. Compensation range: $82,500 - $145,250. Based on our San Diego, CA office location. (West Yost uses geographic salary differentials that would apply for candidates in other regions). LOCATION: Preferred locations are San Diego or Sacramento but will consider any of our CA office locations - (https://www.westyost.com/locations/ ). This is a Hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Position Description: Associate - Senior Engineer - Water Systems & Water Supply Planning The Associate Engineer role will contribute to the development of the firm’s Water Business Sector. Previous experience with Water System Planning/Hydraulic Modeling is desired. Candidates with a desire to develop their career toward a project engineer/manager role with expanded client duties and professional responsibilities are ideal. Key Responsibilities & Functions: - Performing water distribution system hydraulic evaluations utilizing a variety of commercial hydraulic modeling software programs (e.g., InfoWater, Aquanuity) - Analyzing water use, population, water quality, and facilities condition data - Evaluating water supply availability and reliability - Preparing technical reports and master plans - Serving as task manager to support senior-level engineers and training other staff engineers - Interacting directly with clients and providing excellent client service - Assisting with marketing activities and proposal development when needed - Maintaining accurate records of time spent on each task Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering - Experience with water system planning and hydraulic modeling - 5-12 years’ experience of applied knowledge in water system planning projects - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Experience with GIS, hydraulic modeling software (e.g., InfoWater, Aquanuity), CAD - PE licensure in the State of California. PE licensure in other states in which the firm is actively practicing may also be considered. Preferred Qualifications: - Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering - Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines - Ability to process accurate engineering calculations unaided and prepare reports - Proven ability to summarize technical information using appropriate grammar, punctuation and spelling for concise reader-friendliness and clarity - Maintaining professional competency may require attending education classes and seminars, reading professional publications, and attending professional society meetings - This position may require out-of-office travel with occasional evening and overnight assignments Travel Requirements: This position may require travel to other offices and/or client offices. A Little About the West Yost Life: You will experience many opportunities to grow and develop professionally with your colleagues through collaborative in-person work experience, knowledge sharing, and mentorship opportunities. We also offer hybrid and flexible work schedules to our employees to help promote and encourage a healthy work/life balance. All of our team members have access to local and company-wide events, our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workgroup, Culture Workgroup, Wellness Workgroup, book clubs, charitable giving and community service, firm-wide resources, peer groups (young professionals & middlers group), and mentorship and leadership programs. We support and foster your career success and encourage you to be in control of your future with us. At West Yost, we make space for connection across the firm. Each month, we hold an all-hands meeting that bring together team members from every location, including those working remotely, to stay aligned and engaged. Individual sectors and teams also hold their own monthly meeting. At the local level, our offices host gatherings, from camping trips and river rafting to community events and celebrations. Once a year, we come together in person for our Annual All Staff event, a firmwide experience focused on learning, networking, and building relationships across teams. That evening, we continue our longest-standing tradition, the Duck Dinner, where West Yosters are encouraged to bring a guest and enjoy a night of great food, connection, and entertainment. We work hard, and we place equal value on having fun. Our commitment to quality begins with our hiring practices. We employ the most talented team members in our industry from all backgrounds. We are highly selective of the individuals we choose to represent the firm, seeking only those individuals whose technical abilities and commitment to client service matches our vision for excellence. We are dedicated to our number one asset, our employees. Because we are employee-owned, we are responsible for and rewarded by our own success. Come to West Yost where, with our support, you’ll do the best work of your life. Standard Benefits: We provide a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. Benefits include 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, and even pet insurance. Other Unique Benefits: You’ll be provided with support in on-going education through our 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program, tuition reimbursement, paid professional memberships, paid training, and Leadership Academy programs. You’ll be recognized for your contributions at West Yost through milestone anniversary benefits, peer to peer recognition programs, the potential for employee stock ownership, annual monetary and paid time off bonuses, performance-based bonus eligibility, merit increase eligibility, and employee referral bonuses. We also offer a wellness reimbursement. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Title: Senior - Principal Engineer - Water Systems & Water Supply Planning Location: Irvine, CA / San Diego, CA / Pleasanton, CA / Sacramento, CA / Lake Oswego, OR / Medford, OR / Santa Rosa, CA / Davis, CA Department: West Yost Services – Water Hybrid Full-Time Job Description: Who We Are: West Yost is a water resource management and engineering firm focused exclusively on water. Since our founding in 1990, we have partnered with public agencies including cities, counties, utilities, and water districts to plan, design, and deliver water, wastewater, and stormwater solutions that support safe, reliable, and resilient communities. Our team of more than 260 professionals brings together expertise in groundwater, water supply, treatment, infrastructure, recycled water, stormwater, construction management, and operations technology. We support projects from early planning and permitting through design and construction and complement our engineering services with program management and public outreach to help clients move work forward and engage their communities. We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, and to be recognized among Fortune’s® Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services from 2023 to 2025, as well as a top-ranked firm in the AEC Advisors Diversity Index. At West Yost, we are committed to being the water firm of choice for our clients and our team, advancing water resources for future generations through strong partnerships, practical solutions, and a shared commitment to quality. Compensation range: $119,040 to $192,420. Based on our Irvine, CA office location. (West Yost uses geographic salary differentials that would apply for candidates in other regions). Senior - Principal Engineer - Water Systems & Water Supply Planning The Senior - Principal Engineer role will contribute to the development of the firm’s Water Business Sector (which encompasses water system, water resource, stormwater, recycled water, and collection system planning). Previous experience with Water System Planning/Hydraulic Modeling is required. Candidates with a desire to develop their career toward technical leadership, client service management, and/or regional/sector management are ideal. Key Responsibilities & Functions: - Serving as a technical leader in water distribution system hydraulic evaluations utilizing a variety of commercial hydraulic modeling software programs (e.g., InfoWater Pro, OpenFlows WaterGEMS, Aquanuity, etc.). - Working as part of teams on projects throughout California and Oregon with an emphasis on Southern California-based projects and clients. - Analyzing water use, population, water quality, and facilities condition data - Evaluating water supply availability. - Developing water supply and water system capital improvement programs. - Preparing technical reports and master plans. - Serving as a project manager directing the hydraulic modeling and master planning work of senior level, as well as other staff engineers. - Providing QA/QC review on the work of others in the water planning team - Interacting directly with clients and providing excellent client service. - Assisting with marketing activities and proposal development when needed. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering. - 10+ years of experience with Water System Planning and Hydraulic Modeling. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Experience with CAD, GIS, and hydraulic modeling software (e.g., InfoWater Pro). - PE licensure in the State of California. PE licensure in other states in which the firm is actively practicing may also be considered. Preferred Qualifications: - Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering. - Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. - Ability to process accurate engineering calculations unaided and prepare reports. - Proven ability to summarize technical information using appropriate grammar, punctuation and spelling for concise reader-friendliness and clarity. - Experience with direct client interaction and proposal writing - High proficiency with InfoWater PRO; experience with Aquanuity software - Maintaining professional competency may require attending education classes and seminars, reading professional publications, and attending professional society meetings. - This position may require out-of-office travel with occasional evening and overnight assignments. - Professional Engineer Travel Requirements: This position may require travel to other offices and/or client offices. A Little About the West Yost Life: You will experience many opportunities to grow and develop professionally with your colleagues through collaborative in-person work experience, knowledge sharing, and mentorship opportunities. We also offer hybrid and flexible work schedules to our employees to help promote and encourage a healthy work/life balance. All of our team members have access to local and company-wide events, our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workgroup, Culture Workgroup, Wellness Workgroup, book clubs, charitable giving and community service, firm-wide resources, peer groups (young professionals & middlers group), and mentorship and leadership programs. We support and foster your career success and encourage you to be in control of your future with us. At West Yost, we make space for connection across the firm. Each month, we hold an all-hands meeting that bring together team members from every location, including those working remotely, to stay aligned and engaged. Individual sectors and teams also hold their own monthly meeting. At the local level, our offices host gatherings, from camping trips and river rafting to community events and celebrations. Once a year, we come together in person for our Annual All Staff event, a firmwide experience focused on learning, networking, and building relationships across teams. That evening, we continue our longest-standing tradition, the Duck Dinner, where West Yosters are encouraged to bring a guest and enjoy a night of great food, connection, and entertainment. We work hard, and we place equal value on having fun. Our commitment to quality begins with our hiring practices. We employ the most talented team members in our industry from all backgrounds. We are highly selective of the individuals we choose to represent the firm, seeking only those individuals whose technical abilities and commitment to client service matches our vision for excellence. We are dedicated to our number one asset, our employees. Because we are employee-owned, we are responsible for and rewarded by our own success. Come to West Yost where, with our support, you’ll do the best work of your life. Standard Benefits: We provide a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. Benefits include 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, and even pet insurance. Other Unique Benefits: You’ll be provided with support in on-going education through our 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program, tuition reimbursement, paid professional memberships, paid training, and Leadership Academy programs. You’ll be recognized for your contributions at West Yost through milestone anniversary benefits, peer to peer recognition programs, the potential for employee stock ownership, annual monetary and paid time off bonuses, performance-based bonus eligibility, merit increase eligibility, and employee referral bonuses. We also offer a wellness reimbursement. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Who we are: We are a water-focused engineering consulting firm, certified as a Great Place to Work® based on feedback from our community of over 260 team members. We ranked top three in the AEC Advisors 2021 and 2022 Diversity Index Top Firms and have been recognized as one of Fortune’s® Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services from 2023 – 2025. Since 1990, our mission has been to be the water firm of choice for both our clients and our team. Over the years we have built upon that mission and now integrate a host of high-quality services in groundwater, water supply, water and wastewater treatment, water and wastewater infrastructure, stormwater, recycled water, construction management, and operations technology from our multiple locations in the west. As a team, we work with our clients to understand their true needs. Our long-term relationships are based on integrity, partnership, and high-value solutions. In 2025 and beyond, West Yost is advancing water resources for future generations and living our core values every day. Pay rate range: $38.25hr - $61.05hr. Based on our Sacramento, CA office location. (West Yost uses geographic salary differentials that would apply for candidates in other regions). Status: Non-exempt - **Most of our projects are Prevailing Wage.** LOCATION: Open to remote candidates located in Modesto or Stockton regions or near any of our office locations ( https://www.westyost.com/locations/ ). Standard benefits: We provide a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. Benefits include 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, and even pet insurance. CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR (Water and Wastewater Infrastructure projects) West Yost has an immediate opening for a talented Construction Inspector to join in our Construction Management group as an inspector conducting complex construction inspections of water and wastewater projects. The types of projects may include but are not limited to: wastewater and water treatment facilities, pipelines, concrete and steel reservoirs, pump stations, operations buildings, electrical buildings, and other water civil construction projects for municipal clients. Job Functions: - The candidate must be able to effectively interact with general and specialty contractors, other inspectors, City/Agency staff, and engineers on the jobsite and be able to interpret a wide range of plans, specifications, codes, and standards during the inspection process. - Maintaining excellent technical documentation, such as daily inspection reports, is also required. - Must be able to interpret and enforce plans and specifications; be computer literate and able to use basic software such as MS Word, Excel, and construction documentation system software applications. Job Requirements: - Requirements include inspection experience in water and wastewater facilities, heavy infrastructure projects that include: (large diameter pipelines, low and medium voltage systems, and/or process instrumentation & control). - 5-years minimum experience. - Certifications are preferred in ICC Reinforced Concrete and Masonry or other applicable certifications related to the construction of water and wastewater treatment, collection, and distribution systems. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS *This position may require travel to other offices and/or client sites / offices. Our commitment to quality begins with our hiring practices. We employ the most talented team members in our industry from all backgrounds. We are highly selective of the individuals we choose to represent the firm, seeking only those individuals whose technical abilities and commitment to client service matches our vision for excellence. We are dedicated to our number one asset, our employees. Because we are employee-owned, we are responsible for and rewarded by our own success. Come to West Yost where, with our support, you’ll do the best work of your life. A day in the life: You will experience many opportunities to grow and develop professionally with your colleagues through collaborative in-person work experience, knowledge sharing, and mentorship opportunities. We also offer hybrid and flexible work schedules to our employees to help promote and encourage a healthy work/life balance. All of our team members have access to local and company-wide events, our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workgroup, Culture Workgroup, Wellness Workgroup, book clubs, charitable giving and community service, firm-wide resources, peer groups (young professionals & middlers group), and mentorship and leadership programs. We support and foster your career success and encourage you to be in control of your future with us. Our annual company-wide monthly staff meetings, annual in-person All Staff meeting, Duck Dinner, company camping events, company celebrations, and other company-sponsored events provide an important part of the West Yost culture, which is to have fun. Other unique benefits: You’ll be provided with support in on-going education through our 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program, tuition reimbursement, paid professional memberships, paid training, and Leadership Academy programs. You’ll be recognized for your contributions at West Yost through milestone anniversary benefits, peer to peer recognition programs, the potential for employee stock ownership, annual monetary and paid time off bonuses, performance-based bonus eligibility, merit increase eligibility, and employee referral bonuses. We also offer a wellness reimbursement.