Civil Engineers

Are you an engineer looking for a fast-paced dynamic firm where you have direct input to the highest level in the organization, get to work on exciting projects and have the opportunity and encouragement to grow both personally and professionally?  If so, we would like you on our team. We are a specialized engineering and planning firm with a team of highly capable and passionate people.  We come to work excited about the next challenge, supporting each other so that we are all successful together. We work with award winning architects and landscape architects to create iconic spaces that we are proud to visit and share when construction is complete.

The Job

Summit Engineering, Inc. is a multi-disciplined design engineering firm located in the heart of beautiful Sonoma County (Santa Rosa, CA.)  Our Civil, Wastewater, Structural and Electrical engineering and Planning Divisions provide consulting services for winery, brewery, high end residential, resort, and other commercial projects. Our Civil Engineering division is currently recruiting for Project Engineer position with strong technical skills and site development experience.

As an engineer at Summit, you will be responsible for non-routine or complex tasks and assignments working on project teams in which education, training, and experience are used to solve engineering problems and develop engineering designs. Works with a Project Manager to accomplish the tasks associated with the project. Works independently to plan, execute, and monitor engineering tasks necessary to complete a project.

Requirements

  • BS Degree in relevant engineering discipline with appropriate coursework, or equivalent education and experience.
  • California P.E. is desired, or in process of obtaining.
  • Ability to work on several projects
  • Exhibits strong verbal and written communication
  • Demonstrates a working knowledge, and is capable of producing drawings in, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Revit.
  • Proficient with the use of computers including spreadsheets, word processing, and engineering software and ability to prepare electronic design calculation documents.
  • Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively on a project team.
  • Ability to plan ones’ own time and manage the time of others, as Demonstrates good time management skills.
  • Ability to problem solve, complete assigned tasks efficiently, and exercise sound engineering judgment.
  • Understands applicable code requirements and engineering concepts. Able to perform engineering design and detailing for complex projects.
  • Understands agency submittal requirements and permitting processes.

Summit Engineering has been voted as a “Best Places to Work” sixteen times. We work a 9/80 schedule, which means you have every other Friday off. Employees also have the option to work from home one day a week (after 90-days).

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Electrical Engineering Project Manager

Power Distribution and Lighting Design! Summit Engineering, Inc. in Sonoma County, CA is seeking a professionally licensed electrical engineer with proven project management and leadership skills to join our Electrical/Lighting Division. This experienced person will utilize their professional background to provide project management and design engineering on winery, custom residential, restaurants, apartment buildings and other commercial building type projects.

As an electrical engineering project manager, you will serve as the firm’s direct contact with the client and will be responsible for developing and maintaining positive relationships with clients. You will be responsible for design team leadership, internal project organization, preparing project proposals, design engineering, scheduling and budgeting, as well as business development and generating new work for the firm. The job requires getting things done quickly, handling a variety of activities, and effectively delegating to others. Being able to purposely drive toward results while problem-solving and engaging the commitment of others is essential.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering, with a concentration in power distribution or lighting design.
  • Registered Professional Electrical Engineer.
  • Minimum seven years of related project management and engineering experience.
  • Experience working with Bay Area/Northern California clients a plus.
  • Experience managing and mentoring technical staff.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to oversee the work of others and delegate work effectively.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and budgets, and meet project deadlines.
  • Ability to coordinate in-house and/or external consultant-based design teams.
  • Experience in business development with proven expertise in relationship building.
  • Understands the capabilities and demonstrates a working knowledge of AutoCAD.
  • Technical competency in design and engineering for the following technical areas:
  • Power distribution systems (480V and below)
  • Coordination of electrical utility company services
  • Short circuit analysis
  • Emergency power distribution systems
  • Lighting design
  • Lighting control systems
  • Title 24 Lighting
  • Telephone/data systems design

 

Salary Range: $120,000 to $160,000

Summit Engineering has been voted as a “Best Places to Work” sixteen times. We work a 9/80 schedule, which means you have every other Friday off. Employees also have the option to work from home one day a week (after 90-days).

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Electrical Engineering Project Engineer

Power Distribution and Lighting Design! Summit Engineering, Inc. in Sonoma  County, CA is seeking an experienced project engineer to join our Electrical/Lighting Division. We are a leading provider of consulting engineering services for winery and other projects throughout California. As a project engineer, you will provide design engineering and project management on winery, custom residential, restaurants, apartment buildings and other commercial building type projects.

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering, with a concentration in power distribution or lighting design.
  • Registered Professional Electrical Engineer is preferred.
  • Minimum five years of related electrical engineering experience.
  • Experience working with Bay Area/Northern California clients a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to delegate work effectively.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and budgets, and meet project deadlines.
  • Experience in business development with proven expertise in relationship building.
  • Understands the capabilities and demonstrates a working knowledge of AutoCAD.
  • Technical competency in design and engineering for the following technical areas:
    • Power distribution systems (480V and below)
    • Coordination of electrical utility company services
    • Short circuit analysis
    • Emergency power distribution systems
    • Lighting design
    • Lighting control systems
    • Title 24 Lighting
    • Telephone/data systems design

 

Salary Range: $95,000 to $140,000

Summit Engineering has been voted as a “Best Places to Work” sixteen times. We work a 9/80 schedule, which means you have every other Friday off. Employees also have the option to work from home one day a week (after 90-days).

 

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Structural Staff Engineer

Summit Engineering, Inc. is a multi-disciplined design engineering firm located in the heart of beautiful Sonoma County (Santa Rosa, CA).  Our Structural, Civil, Wastewater, Electrical and Planning Divisions provide consulting engineering services for winery, high end residential, resort, and other private sector projects.

The Job

Work in a collaborative, fast paced environment, helping design wineries, breweries, high end residential and other interesting projects. This position involves performing engineering calculations and design using technical skills, experience, and engineering judgment to transform concept designs into Construction Drawings and Technical Specifications. You will prepare plans and details in AutoCAD or Revit, and work collaboratively on multiple projects with your colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Job Requirements

  • B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Structural and E.I.T. Certification highly preferred.
  • Experience with wood design desired.
  • Ability and drive to pursue and obtain a California P.E. license.
  • Beginning to intermediate skill with REVIT software.
  • Ability to prepare AutoCAD structural plans and details with minimal supervision.
  • Competency in working with at least one other structural software program such as RAM, STAAD, ETAB, or RISA.
  • Experience on a construction site, either through internship or work experience, highly preferred.
  • One to three years of experience in a similar role highly preferred, can include internship(s).
  • Ability to resolve issues and complete work per deadlines efficiently.
  • Ability to work well on a project team.

Company Description

Summit Engineering, Inc. is consistently voted as one of the “Best Places to Work” in the North Bay. We operate on a 9/80 schedule, which means you have every other Friday off. In addition, employees have the flexibility to work from home one day a week (after 90 days of employment).

At Summit, we work hard; we have fun; we have high expectations of ourselves and one another, and help each other to achieve those expectations. We enjoy our work and we like our clients. We dress casually. We treat each other with respect. We have a sense of humor. We are on time. We understand people have full lives. We trust one another. We don’t whine, but we do wine. We think this is an awesome place to work.

Salary: $70,000 to $85,000

TO APPLY: Please submit your resume with a cover letter explaining your reason for interest in this position.

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Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

Make a splash in our Water/Wastewater Engineering Division! Summit Engineering has an opening for a experienced Project Engineer in our Water/Wastewater Division.  Join a team of engineers who focus on water treatment and delivery, and wastewater treatment and reuse. This Division is recognized as water and wastewater experts in the North Bay and specifically within the wine industry for its work on one-of-a-kind and first-of-a-kind facilities. We offer a diverse range of services and are contracted to perform challenging projects.  Summit’s market areas such as wineries, breweries, residential, municipal, commercial and industrial facilities.

Besides regular benefits, our employees enjoy things like a Weekly Breakfast, Monthly Wine Downs, Health & Wellness and FUN committee activities throughout the year, continued education, and more.  Plus – we work on a 9/80 schedule, which means you have every other Friday off! In addition, staff have the opportunity to work from home one day a week (after intro period).

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

  • BS or MS Degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical or other related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience showing successively increased responsibility.
  • Aptitude/experience with fundamentals of micro-biological processes, kinetics, and water-wastewater chemistry.
  • Equipment design experience including pumps, blowers, compressors, and aeration equipment.
  • Operations/system start-up experience is a plus.
  • Strong math/modeling skills to perform to mass balances.
  • Experience using AutoCAD and /or Civil 3D.
  • Ability to create P&ID drawings, understand controls integration, and write control narratives.
  • A California Professional Engineering license (P.E.), or in the process of obtaining.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without OPT or visa; and possess a valid Driver’s License.

Company Description:

Summit Engineering, Inc. has been selected as one of “The Best Places to Work in the North Bay” for sixteen years. We are a vibrant, multi-discipline engineering firm located in Santa Rosa, CA in the heart of beautiful Sonoma County.  We have divisions in civil, structural, water/wastewater, planning and electrical engineering.  Our firm is the leading provider of consulting engineering services for winery projects throughout California, and has been in business for 45 years.  Summit is known for our excellent, long-term client relationships and an unwavering commitment to quality in our work.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter explaining why you are the right person for the job!  Contact recruiting@summit-sr.com for more information.

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Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Make a splash in our Water/Wastewater Engineering Division! Summit Engineering has an opening for a experienced Project Manager in our Water/Wastewater Division. Join a team of engineers who focus on water treatment and delivery, and wastewater treatment and reuse. This Division is recognized as water and wastewater experts in the North Bay and specifically within the wine industry for its work on one-of-a-kind and first-of-a-kind facilities. We offer a diverse range of services and are contracted to perform challenging projects.  Summit’s market areas such as wineries, breweries, residential, municipal, commercial and industrial facilities.

Besides regular benefits, our employees enjoy things like a Weekly Breakfast, Monthly Wine Downs, Health & Wellness and FUN committee activities throughout the year, continued education, and more.  Plus – we work on a 9/80 schedule, which means you have every other Friday off! In addition, staff have the opportunity to work from home one day a week (after intro period).

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

  • 5 to 10 years of wastewater design engineering experience, showing successively increased responsibility.
  • Successful experience managing others and leading an engineering design team through all phases of project design.
  • Strong wastewater engineering design experience, including:
    • Thorough understanding of water/wastewater treatment processes including biological treatment.
    • Equipment design experience including pumps, blowers, compressors, aeration equipment, boilers/hot water heaters, HVAC systems, heat exchangers.
    • Experience with above grade piping design.
    • Ability to perform heating and cooling requirements calculations for wastewater treatment processes is ideal.
  • BS or MS Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering.
  • P.E. certification required.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible to work in the U.S.

Company Description:

Summit Engineering, Inc. has been selected as one of “The Best Places to Work in the North Bay” for sixteen years. We are a vibrant, multi-discipline engineering firm located in Santa Rosa, CA in the heart of beautiful Sonoma County.  We have divisions in civil, structural, water/wastewater, planning and electrical engineering.  Our firm is the leading provider of consulting engineering services for winery projects throughout California, and has been in business for 45 years.  Summit is known for our excellent, long-term client relationships and an unwavering commitment to quality in our work.

Salary: $120,000 – $140,000

To Apply:

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter explaining why you are the right person for the job!

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TO APPLY

Please submit your resume with a cover letter explaining your reason for interest in this position.

DIRECT EMAIL

recruiting@summit-sr.com