Responsible to provide electrical engineering design for a wide range of projects associated with the water, wastewater, irrigation, structural, transportation and civil engineering designs. This work includes but is not limited to, power distribution design, electrical system evaluations and assessments, medium voltage & 480 V designs, dry utility undergrounding, utility coordination, and I&C Designs.

Key Responsibilities:

·   Manage multiple concurrent Electrical Design projects.

·   Work with other Sr. Engineers and Project Engineers to provide a quality experience for our customers and successful integration to meet each customer’s needs.

·   Lead the Electrical Department.

·   Review proposals to ensure technical accuracy for own projects.

·   Work with engineering teams on the coordinated Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural and Controls Design for projects.

·   Assist with managing department projects.

·   Mentor and supervise other engineers.

·   Conduct periodic visits to construction sites to monitor quality and progress of the work.

·   Coordinate with government agencies, client staff, and other professionals to obtain design information and approvals.

·   Travel locally and occasionally out of state to project sites for meetings or field work.

·   Consistently exercise discretion and judgment in all work tasks.

·   Other duties as assigned.

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Preferred Qualifications:

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·     Design of all industrial electrical and building electrical systems.

·     Coordinate electrical plans for PCIS and SCADA related projects with controls engineers.

·     Electrical schematics and panel design.

·     Project Documentation and O&M Manuals.

·     Provide prebid review, site surveys, and review of proposals for own projects.

·     Advanced use of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project).

·     Site design including but not limited to power supply for pumping stations and wells, backup power, site/building lighting, metering, VFD’s, solar, security, dry utility undergrounding, transportation, dams, and airport runway lighting design.

·     Coordination with structural, mechanical, civil, and controls team members as well as the power company, owner, and agency coordination.

·     NEC, Arc Flash, IEEE compliance where required.

·     Provide accurate system diagrams, loop diagrams, block diagrams, and network diagrams.

·     Work with team of project engineers to assist in career development and training.

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Additional Qualifications:

·     Detail-oriented, organized, and professional.

·     Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

·     Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·     Must have a valid driver’s license and willing to travel.

·     Leads by example.

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Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

·    Leadership – exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.

·    Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; understands profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.

·    Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people indecision-making process; makes timely decisions.

·    Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.

·    Must be able to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

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Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Education and/or Experience

Candidates should possess a B.S. degree from an ABET accredited electrical engineering or related program and at least 7 years of experience.

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Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

·    PE Required: This position is for a licensed engineer to practice electrical engineering in Nevada, CA, and Oregon.

·     Candidate must be able to obtain additional licenses as needed to perform work in other states as needed.

·     Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. 

·     Excellent at team building.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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If you're interested in this position, please email your resume to resumes@farrwestengineering.com .

Farr West Engineering (Farr West) is a growing, prominent, civil engineering firm with offices in Reno and Elko, Nevada. Farr West specializes in water and wastewater utility design and water resources. Our clients are primarily municipal utilities in northern Nevada and the Lake Tahoe Basin/eastern Sierra. On July 1, 2022, Farr West merged with DOWL, LLC (DOWL.com), giving our employees opportunities for growth and expansion of their expertise to offices in six other western states while continuing to work with clients in our current service areas. The integration will be complete January 1, 2023.

Farr West provides a friendly work environment and offers competitive compensation, which will be determined based on ability and experience. Benefits include health insurance, a retirement plan, holidays and paid personal time off, and a collaborative and engaging work environment. For more information about our company and all the great benefits of working with our team, please visit our website www.farrwestengineering.com.

Candidates for the senior-level hydrogeologist with a desire to continue their career in water resources and groundwater investigations and development, including well design and rehabilitation, are encouraged to apply. The ability to travel to diverse project sites, including rural locations in northern Nevada, is required. Responsibilities will include project planning and budgeting, fieldwork and data collection and analysis, data management, subcontractor oversight, data, reporting, QA/QC, and technical project management. Much of the work will emphasize groundwater supply investigations, groundwater control assessments, well construction and development oversight, aquifer testing and analysis, and hydrogeologic/hydrologic analysis. Project work may require some extended periods of time in field as well as a significant portion of time in the office. The successful applicant will also support DOWL’s regional offices as needed. Applicants must be comfortable working around drill and pump rigs with extended work schedules, and with leading projects from start to finish and directing junior staff.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Business development, and technical lead for water resource projects related to groundwater supply, water conveyance and water storage, aquifer recharge, regulatory analysis and permitting, and compliance solutions.

• Manage projects and staff, including providing technical leadership and oversight, risk management, and mentorship to early and mid-career professionals.

• Project preparation, execution, and reporting for field groundwater studies in support of groundwater supply and well rehabilitation/investigation project.

• Preparing a variety of plans and specifications related to hydrogeological field activities.

• Performing field inspections (geologic borehole logging including the use of the USCS classification and assisting in well designs).

• Overseeing construction projects:

o Monitoring wells, productions wells, and aquifer storage and recovery wells

o Well rehabilitation

o Well performance and aquifer testing

o Water quality testing

• Analyzing complex data (identify data anomalies, interpreting data, creating representative graphs, contour data, and evaluate aquifer test data).

• Preparing a variety of reports (work plans, well construction summaries, tables, maps, graphs, as-built and cross-sectional drawings).

• Serve as a role model regarding company culture and values.

• Assist in recruiting and training additional staff within the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in hydrogeology. Master’s degree or higher is preferred.

• At least 10 years (15+ preferred) of water resource planning, assessment, permitting, and water supply assessment experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in the field of hydrogeology.

• Candidates must possess significant knowledge of hydrogeologic processes and principles.

• Excellent writing skills are required.

• Ability to communicate clearly with staff, on-site subcontractors, and Project Manager regarding work assignments.

• Experience working with drilling and excavation sub-contractors.

• Experience preparing soil boring and well installation/destruction permits.

• Experience logging soil boring and/or test pit logging. Preparing boring or test pit logs.

• Groundwater and/or unsaturated zone well installation and well development experience (500 foot or deeper wells desirable).

• Experience in interpretation bore hole geophysics.

• Ability to interpret hydrogeologic data and prepare cross-sections diagrams containing geologic data, chemical data, and groundwater data.

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Farr West Engineering (Farr West) is a growing, prominent, civil engineering firm with offices in Reno and Elko, Nevada. Farr West specializes in water and wastewater utility design and water resources. Our clients are primarily municipal utilities in northern Nevada and the Lake Tahoe Basin/eastern Sierra. On July 1, 2022, Farr West merged with DOWL, LLC, giving our employees opportunities for growth and expansion of their expertise to offices in six other western states while continuing to work with clients in our current service areas. The integration will be complete January 1, 2023.

Farr West provides a friendly work environment and offers competitive compensation, which will be determined based on ability and experience. Benefits include health insurance, a retirement plan, holidays and paid personal time off, and a collaborative and engaging work environment. For more information about our company and all the great benefits of working with our team, please visit our website www.farrwestengineering.com.

We are looking for an entry-level hydrogeologist. Candidates with a desire to develop their career in groundwater investigations and groundwater development including well design with client and professional responsibilities are encouraged to apply. The ability to travel to diverse project sites including rural locations in the western US is required.  Project work can require extended periods of time in field as well as a significant portion of time in the office.  Applicants must be comfortable working around drill and pump rigs with extended work schedules.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Project preparation, execution, and reporting for field groundwater studies in support of groundwater supply and well rehabilitation/investigation projects.

• Preparing a variety of plans and specifications related to hydrogeological field activities.

• Performing field inspections (geologic borehole logging including the use of the USCS classification and assisting in well designs).

• Overseeing construction projects:

o Monitoring wells, production wells, and aquifer storage and recovery wells

o Conducting well performance and aquifer testing

o Collecting water samples, oversee well rehabilitation and troubleshooting

o Analyzing complex data (identify data anomalies, interpreting data, creating representative graphs, contour data, and evaluate aquifer test data)

• Preparing a variety of reports (work plans, well construction summaries, tables, maps, graphs, as-built and cross-sectional drawings).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in hydrogeology. Degree in geological sciences or engineering with course work specific to hydrogeology will also be considered.

• Candidates must possess knowledge of hydrogeologic processes and principles.

• Excellent writing skills are required.

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Farr West Engineering (Farr West) is a growing, prominent, civil engineering firm with offices in Reno and Elko, Nevada. Farr West specializes in water and wastewater utility design and water resources. Our clients are primarily municipal utilities in northern Nevada and the Lake Tahoe Basin/eastern Sierra. On July 1, 2022, Farr West merged with DOWL, LLC, giving our employees opportunities for growth and expansion of their expertise to offices in six other western states while continuing to work with clients in our current service areas. The integration will be complete January 1, 2023.

Farr West provides a friendly work environment and offers competitive compensation, which will be determined based on ability and experience. Benefits include health insurance, a retirement plan, holidays and paid personal time off, and a collaborative and engaging work environment. For more information about our company and all the great benefits of working with our team, please visit our website www.farrwestengineering.com.

Summary

This is a full-time position to provide a full spectrum of environmental research, fieldwork, documentation, report preparation, public involvement, and local, state, and federal agency coordination services to clients in the area of environmental documentation and permitting in support of a variety of public and private infrastructure projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

•   Participate in and assist with multi-faceted projects for both public and private sector clients, including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation.      Carry out hands-on work in the areas of conducting environmental research and document review, preliminary assessments, environmental planning, and preparation      of NEPA documentation, and local, state, and federal permit applications.

•   Coordinate with local, state, and federal natural resource agencies, clients, staff, and other professionals to obtain project information and secure NEPA document      approvals. Excellent communications skills (both verbal and written) are required.

•   Schedule, lead and coordinate / facilitate public and agency meetings.

•   Prepare and route project-related correspondence and record keeping.

•   Interact with other personnel, including project engineers, AutoCAD drafters, document production staff, and graphics technicians.

•   Perform and lead field work relating to wetlands, wildlife, and other natural resources.

•   Research, write, and edit reports and proposals. Excellent writing skills are critical.

•   Assist in preparing scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and other project management tasks.

•   Provide peer review, quality control, and mentoring of more junior level staff.

•   Consistently exercise discretion and judgment in all work tasks.

•   Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

This position requires a Bachelors’ degree in environmental, planning, engineering or related science program from an accredited university and 6 years’ experience with (NEPA and/or environmental compliance project experience or a Masters’ degree in environmental, planning, engineering or related science program and 5 years’ experience with (NEPA and/or environmental compliance project experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to create and interpret graphs.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

•   Knowledge of NEPA and general familiarity with areas of study relating to aquatic biology, wildlife, noise, air quality, wetlands, archeology/cultural resources, and other      key areas.

•   Knowledge of the Clean Water Act and experience preparing applicable federal, state, and local permit applications.

•   A desire to work with diverse interests to build better projects is critical.

•   Must be able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project software.

•   Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals.

•   Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

•   Ability to effectively present information to clients, co-workers, and the public.

•   Must have excellent writing skills and be able to communicate effectively.

•   Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or      diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.

•   The ability to travel and work in remote areas under adverse conditions for extended periods of time may be required.

•   Ability to prioritize special projects and daily workload of more junior level staff to ensure that all work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

On occasion, must have the ability to work at remotes sites. Ability to walk and hike through rough terrain, mud, snow, and ice; dig with shovel or digging bars; routinely lift between 30 & 50 pounds.

Overtime work may be required based on work deadlines, and occasional weekend work may be required.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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Job Title: Manager, Project Management and Construction Administration

Practice Area: Geo-Construction

Sub-Practice Area: Project Management & Owner’s Rep Reports To: Practice Area Leader

FLSA Status: Exempt – Professional

Farr West Engineering (Farr West) is a growing, prominent, civil engineering firm with offices in Reno and Elko, Nevada. Farr West specializes in water and wastewater utility design and water resources. Our clients are primarily municipal utilities in northern Nevada and the Lake Tahoe Basin/eastern Sierra. On July 1, 2022, Farr West merged with DOWL, LLC, giving our employees opportunities for growth and expansion of their expertise to offices in six other western states while continuing to work with clients in our current service areas. The integration will be complete January 1, 2023.

Farr West provides a friendly work environment and offers competitive compensation, which will be determined based on ability and experience. Benefits include health insurance, a retirement plan, holidays and paid personal time off, and a collaborative and engaging work environment. For more information about our company and all the great benefits of working with our team, please visit our website www.farrwestengineering.com.

Summary

This is a full-time regular position to develop professional construction services related to Farr West’s current practice areas and sub-practices areas, particularly project management & owner’s representative and construction administration services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Provide business development and marketing strategy and execution. Develop relationships with clients and secure projects.

• Assist other DOWL service lines with business development opportunities.

• Recruit and supervise new staff related to new business opportunities, work closely with senior management and People Department in these endeavors.

• Provide overall supervision for project services. Projects will vary in nature and complexity and may include everything from horizontal civil/earthwork improvements         to large vertical structures with a full array of mechanical, electrical, and other specialty building systems.

• Assemble project teams associated with design/build, design/bid/construct, and other project delivery models as appropriate.

• Prepare fee proposals, draft contracts, and negotiate professional agreements with owners, contractors and/or subconsultants.

• Coordinate with client staff, government agencies, and other professionals to facilitate projects.

• Prepare and route project related correspondence, contracts, submittals, pay applications, and other documents as required.

• Coordinate on-site inspection services and supervise on-site staff as appropriate.

• Conduct periodic site visits to active projects to monitor quality and progress of work.

• Manage internal budgets and schedules on assigned projects.

• Consistently exercise discretion and judgment in all work tasks.

Qualifications

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To perform successfully, the employee should demonstrate the core competencies contained in the attachment.

Education and/or Experience

Baccalaureate degree or higher from an ABET accredited engineering or project/construction management program, or a related field, and at least 10 years prior work experience in design, project management, construction engineering or construction management required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

PMI or CMAA certification or ability to obtain within 12 months, or licensure as a professional engineer are desirable. Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Mathematical Skills Ability to work with engineering/mathematical concepts such as design formulas/models, probability and statistical analysis, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts to practical situations.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, construction drawings and specifications.

• Ability to respond to inquiries or RFI’s from contractors, clients, coworkers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present         information to contractors, clients, co-workers, and the public.

• Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate effectively with large and diverse groups.

• Ability to manage professional/office staff and field staff and effective at verbal and written communication in supervisory all situations.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical         or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.

• Computer skills must include Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Project; Primavera project

• Management experience is desirable.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate except when on construction sites when often be loud and require personal protection equipment.

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Farr West Engineering (Farr West) is a growing, prominent, civil engineering firm with offices in Reno and Elko, Nevada. Farr West specializes in water and wastewater utility design and water resources. Our clients are primarily municipal utilities in northern Nevada and the Lake Tahoe Basin/eastern Sierra. On July 1, 2022, Farr West merged with DOWL, LLC, giving our employees opportunities for growth and expansion of their expertise to offices in six other western states while continuing to work with clients in our current service areas. The integration will be complete January 1, 2023.

Farr West is looking for a Drone Data Processing Analyst to assist the Reno, Nevada office in being an integral part of our survey team. Farr West looks for highly motivated, results-oriented staff. All candidates should have exemplary computer skills, good interpersonal abilities for working in a team environment, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

This position will focus on providing internal data processing for projects involving drone photogrammetry, drone LiDAR, and terrestrial LiDAR. Candidates must have technical experience in GIS, and Autocad Civil 3D. Data processing requires a dedication to detail, and an ability to filter through large amounts data.

We are prepared to train someone with these valuable and rare skills The industry of remote sensing is expanding rapidly, and we expect skills learned in this position will be highly valuable and marketable now, and in the future. Any applicant should be prepared to learn..

Responsibilities include:

• Process raw imagery and GNSS data from survey drones

• Process raw LiDAR data from SLAM scanners and total stations

• Perform structure from motion (SFM) photogrammetry in Agisoft metashape

• Classify point clouds from both SFM clouds and LiDAR clouds

• Perform feature extraction such as breaklines in Global Mapper and Topo DOT

• Compile surfaces in AutoCAD Civil 3D

• Generate accuracy statements conforming to the applicable ASPRS standards for remote sensing

• Update how-to articles for internal use

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The minimum qualifications for this position are:

• One year of experience with GIS and/or CAD drafting

• Comfortable working with computers and large data sets.

• Detail oriented.

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The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

• Proficiency with ESRI’s suite of tools and extensions.

• Experience with Global Mapper

• Experience with Topo DOT

• Experience with Agisoft

• Some computer programming experience

• Experience with Trimble Business Center (TBC)

Farr West provides a friendly work environment and offers competitive compensation, which will be determined based on ability and experience. Benefits include health insurance, a retirement plan, holidays and paid personal time off, and a collaborative and engaging work environment. For more information about our company and all the great benefits of working with our team, please visit our website www.farrwestengineering.com.

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Farr West Engineering (Farr West) is a growing, prominent, civil engineering firm with offices in Reno and Elko, Nevada. Farr West specializes in water and wastewater utility design and water resources. Our clients are primarily municipal utilities in northern Nevada and the Lake Tahoe Basin/eastern Sierra. On July 1, 2022, Farr West merged with DOWL, LLC, giving our employees opportunities for growth and expansion of their expertise to offices in six other western states while continuing to work with clients in our current service areas. The integration will be complete January 1, 2023.

Farr West provides a friendly work environment and offers competitive compensation, which will be determined based on ability and experience. Benefits include health insurance, a retirement plan, holidays and paid personal time off, and a collaborative and engaging work environment. For more information about our company and all the great benefits of working with our team, please visit our website www.farrwestengineering.com.

Applicants should have approximately 0-3 years of experience, a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering and be a licensed civil engineer or certified engineer-in-training (EIT). Prior employment with a civil engineering firm that specializes in utility engineering, water, sewer, and wastewater projects is preferred. Applicants should have previous experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D, and designing community water/sewer systems, pump stations, utilities, etc. Experience with hydraulic modeling is a plus.

Duties will include team involvement on multiple projects, design, bidding, and construction management of public works projects involving water and wastewater facilities. Duties may also include supervision and mentoring of other engineers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

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Farr West Engineering (Farr West) is a growing, prominent civil engineering firm with offices in Reno and Elko, Nevada that specialize in water and wastewater utility engineering and water resources.  Our clients are primarily municipal utilities in northern Nevada and around Lake Tahoe.  Farr West provides a friendly work environment and offers competitive compensation which will be determined based on ability and experience. Benefits include health insurance, a retirement plan, holidays and paid personal time off. Please submit your resume to resumes@farrwestengineering.com.  For more information about our firm, please visit www.farrwestengineering.com.

We are looking for a full-time entry level (0-5 years experience) AutoCAD designer to help develop high-quality water and wastewater utility designs in our Reno, Nevada office.  Qualified candidates will work directly with Farr West engineers and designers to assist in the delivery of quality design solutions. You should be a self-motivated individual and possess strong communication and organizational skills.  Experience with electrical & mechanical design is a plus.

Applicants must be proficient in AutoCAD. Proficiency in Civil 3D is a plus, but not required. Vocational level course work in GIS, AutoCAD, and related technical work with an associate’s degree or completion of any AdvancEd accredited school preferred.

AutoCAD Designer II-III

Farr West Engineering (Farr West) is a growing, prominent, civil engineering firm with offices in Reno and Elko, Nevada. Farr West specializes in water and wastewater utility design and water resources. Our clients are primarily municipal utilities in northern Nevada and the Lake Tahoe Basin/eastern Sierra. On July 1, 2022, Farr West merged with DOWL, LLC, giving our employees opportunities for growth and expansion of their expertise to offices in six other western states while continuing to work with clients in our current service areas. The integration will be complete January 1, 2023.

Farr West provides a friendly work environment and offers competitive compensation, which will be determined based on ability and experience. Benefits include health insurance, a retirement plan, holidays and paid personal time off, and a collaborative and engaging work environment. For more information about our company and all the great benefits of working with our team, please visit our website www.farrwestengineering.com.

We are looking for a full-time intermediate to advanced (5-15 years’ experience) AutoCAD designer to help develop high-quality water and wastewater utility designs in our Reno, Nevada office.  Qualified candidates will work directly with Farr West engineers and designers to assist in the delivery of quality design solutions. You should be a self-motivated individual and possess strong communication and organizational skills.  Experience with electrical & mechanical design is a plus.

Applicants must be proficient in AutoCAD. Proficiency in Civil 3D, vocational level course work in GIS, AutoCAD, and related technical work with an associate’s degree or completion of any AdvancEd accredited school preferred.

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Farr West Engineering (Farr West) is a growing, prominent, civil engineering firm with offices in Reno and Elko, Nevada. Farr West specializes in water and wastewater utility design and water resources. Our clients are primarily municipal utilities in northern Nevada and the Lake Tahoe Basin/eastern Sierra. On July 1, 2022, Farr West merged with DOWL, LLC, giving our employees opportunities for growth and expansion of their expertise to offices in six other western states while continuing to work with clients in our current service areas. The integration will be complete January 1, 2023.

Farr West provides a friendly work environment and offers competitive compensation, which will be determined based on ability and experience. Benefits include health insurance, a retirement plan, holidays and paid personal time off, and a collaborative and engaging work environment. For more information about our company and all the great benefits of working with our team, please visit our website www.farrwestengineering.com.

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Key Responsibilities:

Duties will include team involvement on multiple projects, design, bidding, and construction management of public works projects involving water and wastewater facilities. Duties may also include supervision and mentoring of other engineers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

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Qualifications:

•   Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering

•   Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

•   3-7 years of relevant experience in utility engineering, water, sewer and wastewater projects preferred.

•   Experience using AutoCAD and designing community water/sewer systems, pump stations, utilities, etc.

•   Hydraulic modeling is a plus.

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Farr West Engineering is a growing, prominent, civil engineering firm with offices in Reno and Elko, Nevada. Farr West specializes in water and wastewater utility design and water resources. Our clients are primarily municipal utilities in northern Nevada and around Lake Tahoe. Farr West provides a friendly work environment and offers competitive compensation, which will be determined based on ability and experience. Benefits include health insurance, a retirement plan, holidays and paid personal time off. Please submit your resume to resumes@farrwestengineering.com.For more information about our company, please visit our website www.farrwestengineering.com.

 Job Description

We are accepting applications for a water rights specialist to work under the direction of the Water Rights Department Manager in our Reno, Nevada office. Qualified candidates will perform various water right related tasks, including water rights research and maintenance, administrative form preparation, site inspection and data gathering, consultation with water right owners, and project management. Water rights specialists pursuing a Water Rights Surveyor license will eventually help prepare and sign water rights maps. Specialists maintain regular communication with clients to understand and document project information, which is relayed in various forms required by the Nevada Division of Water Resources. Specialists will research records at the Nevada Division of Water Resources and provide findings to team members, which are typically expressed in summary memos and excel spreadsheets.  

 Examples of Duties

·      Research legal chains of title and ownership status of water rights using County Assessor, County Recorder, State Engineer, and Federal Water Master records.

·      Prepare and submit to the Nevada State Engineer’s office various state water rights administrative forms and applications. (Example: Proof of Completion and Beneficial Use, Extensions of Time, Reports of Conveyance).

·      Research State Engineer’s water rights file to determine the status and standing of water rights permits.

·      Assure an accurate computerized water rights inventory necessary for the management of water rights.

·      Analyze subdivision maps, tract maps, and parcel maps to convert surveyors written land descriptions into specific geographical location.

·      Communicate with clients regarding ordinances and State laws pertaining to water rights, dedication procedures, policies, and requirements.

·      Draft original correspondence regarding water rights related issues.

·      Utilize subdivision and/or commercial water consumption analyses in order to prove beneficial use of water.

·      Provide necessary legal and technical descriptive information required by the State Engineer’s Office for the preparation of water rights maps.

·      Calculate Water Rights demands for subdivision map submissions.

·      Provide research, data collection, and other water rights support activities requested by the Department of Water Resources staff.

Qualifications

·        Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.  

·        Experience with water rights is also preferred, but not required.  

·        Professional experience in title research, legal research, engineering, surveying, or environmental science would provide relevant experience for this position.  

·        Certification as a Professional Engineer or Professional Land Surveyor is desired.

·        A valid driver’s license is required for travel to off-site work.  

·        One (1) year of full-time experience administering water rights, including acquisition, dedication, maintenance, research, and transfer of water rights; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Desired Skills and Abilities

·      Excellent communication skills: develop and maintain effective working relationships and converse with a wide variety of people, including clients, co-workers, committee members, and staff from public agencies.

·      Strong technical writing skills: provide concise descriptions of water rights history and associated projects for submission to the State of Nevada.  

·      Critical thinking: problem solving through research and data gathering from various sources, including clients, County, State, Federal, staff and records, and organize and compile for distribution and review. Have an eye for details and make conscious effort to develop an understanding of problems; maintain the patience to pursue the problem until a solution is found.

·      Organized: manage multiple tasks and objectives in an organized fashion. Receptive to evolving technical, administrative, and legal environment.  

·      Responsible: demonstrate stewardship through maintaining clientele water rights.

·      Computer Literacy: ability to operate computers (regular, laptop, etc.) with a working understanding and use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience with ArcGIS and CAD software is desired.

(These may be acquired on the job and are needed to perform the work assigned.)

Knowledge of:

·      County, State, and Federal ordinances and statutes pertaining to water rights dedication requirements.

·      Functions and responsibilities of other agencies concerned with water rights.

·      The principles and procedures involved with the establishment and administration of water rights.

·      Recordkeeping and basic office practices.

·      State law pertaining to water rights.

·      Techniques of data collection and evaluation.

·      Basic database computer programs.

·      Basic mathematics.

Ability to:

·      Independently research water rights related matters and issue opinions.

·      Maintain and modify water rights records system using computer software.

·      Read, understand, and participate in the preparation of legal descriptions of water rights, real property, easements, and water rights maps.

·      Read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to water rights.

·      Read topographical maps.

·      Determine the status of a water rights permit.

·      Draft, complete, and record documents for water rights transfers and agreements.

·      Prepare data, plans, and maps for reports and presentations.

·      Conduct property title searches.

·      Organize and prioritize work.

·      Work independently.

·      Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

·      Maintain effective working relationships with the public and public agency staff.

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Farr West is looking for a Senior Water Rights Specialist

Farr West Engineering/DOWL is a prominent and growing engineering firm with offices in Nevada, Alaska, Arizona, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. Farr West has a long history of specializing in water resource services for our Nevada and California based clients and are growing our services into multiple markets across the west. Our clients are primarily municipal utilities in northern Nevada and around the Lake Tahoe Basin. Farr West provides a friendly work environment and offers competitive compensation based on ability and experience. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k)retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid holidays, and personal time off. Please submit your resume to resumes@farrwestengineering.com. For more information about our company, please visit the Farr West and DOWL websites www.farrwestengineering.comand www.dowl.com.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Water Rights Specialist to lead our Water Rights team, based out of our Reno, Nevada office. Qualified candidates will have extensive knowledge of Nevada water right law and policy, will lead teams of professionals on water right related tasks such as: water rights research and maintenance, administrative form preparation, site inspection and data gathering, consultation with water right owners, and project management. A water rights specialist who maintains, or can obtain, a Water Rights Surveyor license (NV) will be an ideal candidate. Our senior specialists maintain regular communication with clients to understand and document project information, which is relayed in various forms required by the Nevada Division of Water Resources.

Typical Tasks Include:

·        Maintain an accurate inventory, status, and standing of client’s water rights permits.

·        Communicate with clients regarding ordinances and state water rights laws pertaining to dedication procedures, manners of use, and basin-specific orders.

·        Lead the preparation process of various water rights administrative forms and applications. (Example: New Appropriations, Proof of Completion and Beneficial Use, Extensions of Time, Reports of Conveyance).

·        Oversee the preparation of water right maps to support applications, permits, proofs, etc.

·        Consulting a variety of different clientele on the management of their water resources and the perfection of their water right holdings.

·        Conduct and direct water rights support activities requested by the Nevada Department of Water Resources staff.

·        Draft original correspondence regarding water rights related issues to clients and the Nevada Department of Water Resources.

·        Utilize subdivision approval and/or commercial water consumption analyses to support beneficial use of water.

·        Direct the research of legal chains of title and ownership status of water rights.

·        Mentor junior staff.

·        Partner with management in setting department strategy and achieving strategic goals.

Qualifications

·        Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited college or university.  

·        Extensive knowledge and understanding of water right management policy in the west. Nevada water right experience is preferred, but not required.  

·        Professional experience in title research, legal research, engineering, surveying, or environmental science would provide relevant experience for this position.  

·        Certification as a Professional Engineer or Professional Land Surveyor is preferred.

·        A valid driver’s license is required for travel to off-site work.  

·        Seven (7) years of full-time experience administering water rights, including acquisition, dedication, maintenance, research, and transfer of water rights; OR an equivalent combination of training and water resource management experience.

Desired Skills and Abilities

·        Excellent communication skills and communication with a wide variety of people, including clients, coworkers, committee members, and staff from public agencies.

·        Strong technical writing skills: provide concise descriptions of water rights history and associated projects for submission to the State of Nevada and as part of Water Resource planning documents.  

·        Leadership: develop and maintain effective working relationships and mentor staff.

·        Critical thinking: problem solving through research and data gathering from various sources, including clients, county, state, federal, staff and records, and organize and compile for distribution and review. Have an eye for details and make conscious effort to develop an understanding of problems; maintain the patience to pursue the problem until a solution is found.

·        Organized: manage multiple tasks and objectives in an organized fashion. Receptive to evolving technical, administrative, and legal environment.  

·        Responsible: demonstrate stewardship through maintaining clientele water rights.

·        Computer Literacy: ability to operate computers (regular, laptop, etc.) with a working understanding and use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience with ArcGIS and CAD software is desired.

·        Entrepreneurial Spirit: desire to help build something bigger than one’s individual resume – a robust and collaborative team.

Knowledge of:

·        County, state, and federal ordinances andstatutes pertaining to water rights appropriation and dedication requirements.

·        Functions and responsibilities of public agenciesconcerned with water rights.

·        The principles and procedures involved with theestablishment and administration of water rights.

·        General farming and mining practices.

·        Recordkeeping and basic office practices.

·        Techniques for data collection, evaluation, andinventory management.

·        Basic database computer programs.

·        Basic mathematics.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally traverse uneven, rough terrain while performing field duties under varying climatic conditions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually mild indoors and mild-to-moderate out-of-doors.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is(a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Farr West Engineering is currently seeking a self-motivated Senior Civil Engineer in our Reno, Nevada office. This is a growth position for a career-oriented person who is seeking an opportunity to work with one of the most reputable engineering firms in Nevada.  Farr West is a not only one of the largest and strongest utility engineering firms in Nevada, but we also offer one of the best work environments around. As you would expect, our employees are offered competitive salaries, a retirement plan, company sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance, optional benefits, paid time off, professional development, flexible work hours, and more. However, where our company stands apart is in our attention to employee growth, opportunity, and challenging project tasks in a group atmosphere that is like no other. Our team is truly made up of some of the brightest, hard-working and just plain fun professionals around.

Our clients are some of the best in the business and we focus on maintaining superior relationships with every client so the work that we do is enjoyable for all parties involved. Farr West is dedicated to being the leading engineering firm in Nevada and northern California, while staying true to our core values of character, stewardship, and excellence. Our company embraces a culture of hard work, family, and play that keeps our employees happy, healthy, and loyal.

Key Responsibilities:

Duties will include team leadership on multiple projects, design, bidding, and construction management of public works projects involving water and wastewater facilities.  Duties may also include supervision and mentoring of other engineers.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• 10+ years of relevant experience in utility engineering, water, sewer and wastewater projects preferred.
• Applicants should have previous experience with designing community water and sewer systems, pump stations, and water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Experience with utility master planning and utility hydraulic modeling is also preferred.

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