About Us

WSC is a water engineering and strategic communications firm with a uniquelyintegrated team. We combine deep technical expertise in addressing the West’s water challenges with innovative engagement to deliver compelling, relevant solutions for our clients and the communities they serve.

How WSC Began

Water Systems Consulting, Inc. was born on December 4, 2007. In the basement of his San Luis Obispo, CA home, CEO and Founder Jeff Szytel did it all. From engineering to accounting, his philosophy was straightforward—provide personalized service, deliver sustainable solutions, and create exceptional value for every client, every time. This philosophy remains at the heart of who we are today.

Meet Leadership

Mission

To be the preferred partner for sustainable water solutions by building innovative teams, cultivating lasting relationships, and delivering extraordinary value.

Vision

Creating a Better Water Future® where all water is valued, and water systems are celebrated for supporting the vitality of our communities and environment.

LISTEN TO
Understand
LISTEN TO
Understand

We listen with an open, unbiased ear to connect to others’ experiences and perspectives. We value diverse cultures and identities, and believe our work is enhanced by incorporating the diversity of perspectives from our partnerships.
NURTURE
Trust
NURTURE
Trust

We continually model integrity, transparency and humility to forge trust in every interaction. We put relationships first to meet every client where they are, enable meaningful collaboration, and forge trusted partnerships to navigate today’s most complex water challenges.
DELIVER
Value
DELIVER
Value

We courageously ask “what if” to surpass expectations and deliver value that moves us and our clients forward. We are passionate problem solvers, balancing our clients’ immediate needs with future aspirations. Our multi-disciplinary teams are empowered to deliver value at every turn through quality, accountability and innovation.
LEAVE IT
Better
LEAVE IT
Better

We acknowledge our responsibility to leave everything we touch better than we found it. We understand the strength of WSC is tied to the strength of the communities we serve. We are committed to partnering with communities through our work with diverse organizations, corporate responsibility efforts and by engaging diverse markets.

Office Locations

  • Portland, OR
  • Folsom, CA
  • Fresno, CA
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Ontario, CA
  • Laguna Hills, CA
  • San Diego, CA
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A Few of Our Client Partners

WSC provides consulting services for municipal and private agencies and utilities throughout the West, including the agencies listed below:

City of San Luis Obispo Engineering consultant
County of San Luis Obispo Engineering consultant
Portand Water Bureau Engineering Consulting Services
Western Municipal Water District Engineering consultant
Inland Empire Utilities Agency Engineering consultant
Willamette Intake Facilities Commission Engineering Consulting Services
The City of Camarillo Engineering consultant
Sacramento Area Sewer District Engineering consultant
City of El Paso De Robles Engineering Consulting Services
Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency Engineering consultant
South Tahoe Public Utility District Engineering consultant
Eastern Municipal Water District Engineering Consulting Services
The City of Milwaukie, Oregon Engineering consultant
San Bernadino Valley Regional Water Agency Engineering consultant
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District Engineering Consulting Services
San Juan Water Engineering consultant
Oak Lodge Water Services Engineering consultant
City of Riverside Public Utilities Engineering Consulting Services
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“Water is life, and I’m motivated to help our clients find creative solutions for their water resources to continue to provide clean, reliable and affordable water to our communities.”

Heather Freed

WSC PROJECT ENGINEER  |  SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA

“WSC’s attention to detail, their approach to coordinating with others involved in a project, and identifying solutions to problems is something that is much appreciated and ultimately makes a project successful.”

Lucie Munoz-McGovern

DEPUTY DIRECTOR PUBLIC WORKS/ ENVIRONMENTAL  |  NORTH PLEASANT VALLEY DESALTER PROJECT

“I enjoy bringing attention to the often unseen world of water and communicating the ways in which it impacts our communities and environment.”

Amanda Pebler

WSC COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING  |  PORTLAND, OR

“With WSC’s help, we brought all agencies back to the table. By conducting a comprehensive risk assessment, partners could see each solution from all perspectives—risk, cost, environmental impact, as well as short- and long-term value. That allowed the partners to move to a conversation focused on value.”

Trish Chapman

CENTRAL COAST REGIONAL MANAGER  |  SAN CLEMENTE DAM REMOVAL PROJECT

“Water is the foundation of our lives and the cornerstone of every project we build, shaping the communities we serve with every drop we manage.”

Blake Coffey

WSC CONSTRUCTION MANAGER |  SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA