What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineer II position at Alameda County Water District?
Engineer II is the experienced, intermediate-level class in the professional engineering series. Under direction, within a framework of established policies and procedures, incumbents perform a wide range of the more complex engineering assignments. In most cases, incumbents are responsible to manage multiple projects and/or administrative assignments concurrently. Assignments are given in general terms and are subject to periodic review while in progress and upon completion. Incumbents are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the journey level. There is considerable latitude for independent judgment and action in well-defined areas of work.
The Ideal Candidate will also:
•Be a collaborative and supportive team player who can also effectively work independently; and
•Demonstrate initiative and be a self-starter, with strong project management skills and a proactive approach to addressing issues and finding creative solutions.
TYPICAL DUTIES
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
When assigned to any Department:
Performs a variety of professional engineering work in connection with the engineering design and operations support for a variety of facilities, infrastructure, programs, and processes.
Assists higher level engineers on large and complex projects or acts as a project management engineer on assigned projects; administers project from inception to completion including design, review, public meetings, bidding and construction; develops scope of work; serves as liaison to District staff, developers, engineers, consultants, the general public and external agencies on proposed projects; develops project timelines and sets priorities.
Prepares and reviews a variety of engineering reports, contracts, agreements, deeds, RFP’s, and other correspondence; prepares statements of costs, quantities and work performed on projects.
Reviews engineering and development design drawing for compliance with regulations; provides input during design process to ensure capital and development projects meet operational needs.
Inspects the construction of engineering facilities and materials for conformity with plans and?specifications; maintains records from which essential data is compiled.
Compiles and computes engineering data and statistics and uses appropriate assumptions, methods and formulae to prepare detailed plans and engineering specifications.
Conducts hydraulic and water quality modeling of the water system using District computer programs to assess consumer impacts and system needs.
Evaluates the need for consultants and special services; conducts advertising, bidding, and award of contract; manages consultant and contractor contracts; oversees and manages project schedules and budget to ensure project alignment with plans and District initiatives.
Prepares and reviews environmental and permit-related documentation.
Participates in the administration and management of the grant application process, including providing input and review of project scope, schedule, and cost; negotiates revisions to agreements and/or revises District contract documents for consistency with grant terms; tracks, prepares, and submits grant reimbursable costs and prepares supporting documentation and financial information as required by the grant terms.
Responds to questions and inquiries from the general public, developers, contractors, engineering professionals and District staff regarding engineering projects.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of civil, electrical, mechanical and/or environmental engineering.
Performs other related work as required.
When assigned to Engineering & Technology Services:
Manages projects of moderate to highest difficulty, complexity, and size from initial planning and design through construction and startup; responsibilities include: interagency and intra-agency coordination and communication; developing and coordinating project plans and charters; planning and developing Basis of Design reports and budgets; performing engineering economic analyses and alternatives analyses; development of scopes of work and evaluation criteria for selection and procurement of professional services; performing design; preparation of design drawings; coordinating directly with permitting authorities and securing permits; developing environmental documentation; and, managing consultants.
Develops and oversees the development of complex construction drawings and work plans for facilities replacement and upgrade projects.
Prepares or assists with the preparation of economic comparisons between alternatives and comprehensive reports that include text, charts, maps, diagrams, and sketches on engineering subjects of moderate to substantial difficulty and complexity.
Performs construction management work including coordinating and maintaining communication with stakeholders, administering construction contracts and professional services contracts, developing and maintaining detailed schedules and monitoring contract expenditures, reviewing submittals, preparing status reports, managing correspondence and negotiations, managing claims, preparing change orders and staff reports, reviewing contractor progress payments, and performing occasional field work and inspection as necessary.
Develops, implements, and coordinates commissioning plans and activities including witnessed factory acceptance testing, field acceptance testing, functional testing, control system functional testing, and startup testing.
Coordinates and performs all necessary project closeout activities including formally transferring projects to other departments for operations and maintenance.
Conducts studies and investigations of moderate to substantial difficulty and complexity related to hydraulic and water quality modeling, water usage and future water requirements, planning studies of distribution systems, analysis of performance of hydraulic structures and systems.
Develops, manages, and uses computer models and databases related to the area of assignment; participates in the planning, management and maintenance of such models and databases and provides training and support to others.
Collaborates with Public Affairs staff to plan and perform public outreach activities prior to the start of projects, and during project implementation, to ensure public awareness and respond to questions and concerns from the public.?
Assists in the development of the division budget, projecting and forecasting projects costs and other expenditures for all Departments; develops CIP cost estimates and performs annual review of CIP budgets to ensure sufficient funds for projects and programs.
Reviews and designs District infrastructure improvements utilizing District standard specifications and drawings.
Coordinates with developers, contractors, consultants, engineers, and other staff; provides information on District policies and procedures related to engineering.
Coordinates with developers, contractors, consultants, engineers, and other staff; provides information on District policies and procedures related to engineering.
Manages and oversees property right acquisitions, including review and approval of easement and quitclaim deeds and review of tentative and final tract maps.
Reviews and approves technical engineering work, including review of customer job order applications, deposit letters, CAD files/drawing, material lists, and estimates.
Reviews civil utility improvement plans submittals for new water systems or developments.
REQUIREMENTS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be the equivalent of:
Education and Experience:
Possession of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an engineering curriculum which is accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, or a related field; and
Two (2) years of full-time practical engineering experience equivalent to that of an Engineer I within the District. An advanced degree in an accredited engineering curriculum may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
Must possess a California Engineer-In-Training Certificate. Possession of a Water Distribution Operator Grade 2 certification and Water Treatment Operator Grade 2 certification, if assigned to Engineering & Technology or Operations & Maintenance Departments, is highly desirable. SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Application materials, which include a supplemental questionnaire, must be submitted online at www.acwd.org/jobs by the final filing date of Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:00 pm PST.
Salary : $127,365 - $154,819
