Assistant Engineer / Associate Engineer (Civil)

 
The Water and Power Department, Water Delivery division, Engineering and Planning group, is seeking to fill two positions that may be filled at an Assistant and/or Associate Engineer levels. One vacancy will support the hydraulic analysis of the distribution system. The second vacancy will support the water main replacement program.
 
The vacancy supporting distribution system hydraulic analysis will assess and evaluate the system hydraulics for a variety of departmental projects. The primary duties of the incumbents are utilizing hydraulic model to perform capacity analysis, identify flow deficiency, and provide information for utility service planning and capital improvement planning.

The vacancy supporting the water main replacement program will assists to develop work plan for water main replacement program. The primary duties of the incumbent are analyzing the priority and scope of water main replacement project; review  design, drawings and specifications prepared by internal work forces and consultant services for a variety of departmental projects; as well as participate and assist to manage capital improvement projects for distribution main replacement.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate takes initiative and accountability on producing work products, with a focus on the details of the work content and the final product. They will also possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, establishing and maintaining relationships with contractors, vendors, outside agencies and internal staff.
 
To learn more about our Water and Power Department please click here: Water and Power Department.
 
Appointment will be made at the Assistant or Associate level depending on experience and qualifications.

NOTE: This recruitment is open and continuous and is subject to close at any time. A first review of applications is scheduled for February 27, 2025. Apply today!  The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the Assistant Engineer and Associate Engineer job descriptions.
 
Hydraulics Analysis Focused Position:

• Assesses and evaluates the distribution system hydraulics for variety of projects; provides information for water distribution main design and replacement; performs hydraulic capacity analysis for utility service planning; identifies flow deficiency for capital improvement projects planning; analyzes low fire flow and provides findings to guide operations and maintenance; assists risk assessment to prioritize the mainline design and replacement projects; collects and analyzes needed operations data (i.e. main break records, flows, pressure, etc.); collaborates with operations to optimize the distribution system.
• Participates in project management as part of a team; performs general engineering review analysis of designs and checks calculations; receives and checks applications and routine engineering plans submitted; reviews for code compliance; prepares specifications for proposals; reviews designs and evaluates proposals; evaluates bids; negotiates terms; prepares agenda reports for contract award recommendations; prepares contracts; develops schedules; conducts job walks; performs routine inspections and provides field engineering services at project sites for conformance with specifications and standards and to develop engineering solutions for site constraints and changed field conditions; performs tests and evaluates performance; identifies problems and recommends solutions; monitors costs; confers with other professional and technical staff to coordinate work; writes and processes Change Orders.
• Coordinates, schedules, assigns, trains and evaluates the work of professional and para-professional personnel. 
• Directs and prepares contract documents and specifications; prepares quantity and cost estimates for construction projects; serves as contract administrator for construction work; conducts surveys and studies; oversees installations; investigates problems in the field and at sites; exercises cost control; prepares and submits reports.
• Participates in the preparation of project budgets; monitors costs; conducts a variety of studies; prepares reports and maintains engineering records; purchases equipment and materials.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with contractors, vendors, outside agencies, the public and City staff; attends meetings; makes presentations; responds to complaints and claims against the City.
• Gathers technical data required for planning a wide variety of engineering projects; provides technical assistance to others on computerized programs, major projects and programs; evaluates software and makes recommendations. 
• Prepares a variety of documents and reports; assists in the preparation of grant funding applications.

Water Main Replacement Focused Position:

• Assists to establish work plans for the water main replacement program; determines the priority and scope of project for water main replacement; determines other necessary aspects of a project, including acquisition, easement requirements, permit requirements, and map preparation; designs, reviews, and prepares drawings and specifications for a variety of departmental projects or programs; makes general engineering calculations in connection with field and office assignments; assists water service planners and customers with water services upgrade and/or relocation; conducts environmental studies and prepares reports and required documents; responds to complaints and recommends solutions; ensures safety requirements and standards; uses computer technology to solve problems and perform assignments.
• Participates in project management as part of a team; performs general engineering review analysis of designs and checks calculations; receives and checks applications and routine engineering plans submitted; reviews for code compliance; prepares specifications for proposals; reviews designs and evaluates proposals; evaluates bids; negotiates terms; prepares agenda reports for contract award recommendations; prepares contracts; develops schedules; conducts job walks; performs routine inspections and provides field engineering services at project sites for conformance with specifications and standards and to develop engineering solutions for site constraints and changed field conditions; performs tests and evaluates performance; identifies problems and recommends solutions; monitors costs; confers with other professional and technical staff to coordinate work; writes and processes Change Orders.
• Coordinates, schedules, assigns, trains and evaluates the work of professional and para-professional personnel. 
• Directs and prepares contract documents and specifications; prepares quantity and cost estimates for construction projects; serves as contract administrator for construction work; conducts surveys and studies; oversees installations; investigates problems in the field and at sites; exercises cost control; prepares and submits reports.
• Participates in the preparation of project budgets; monitors costs; conducts a variety of studies; prepares reports and maintains engineering records; purchases equipment and materials.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with contractors, vendors, outside agencies, the public and City staff; attends meetings; makes presentations; responds to complaints and claims against the City.
• Gathers technical data required for planning a wide variety of engineering projects; provides technical assistance to others on computerized programs, major projects and programs; evaluates software and makes recommendations. 
• Prepares a variety of documents and reports; assists in the preparation of grant funding applications.

COMPETENCIES

The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.

• Attention to detail so that even the most complex work content and final work product is accurate and reliable.
• Effective oral communication skills and ability to engage others for input and shared responsibility for project outcomes.
• Strong project management skills that will ensure projects are completed on time and on budget. 
• Teamwork initiative to promote collaboration.
• Critical thinking skills to analytically evaluate designs and check calculations. 
• Professional & technical expertise.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Assistant Engineer: 

• Graduation from college with a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering; AND
• An Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for the college degree.

Associate Engineer

• Graduation from college with a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, an Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers; AND
• Two years of recent and relevant professional engineering experience.

Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. 

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process may consist of a training and experience evaluation, written examination, interview panel, department-level interviews and possibly an online assessment.
 
Probationary work period is one year.
 
VACANCY INFORMATION

There are currently two vacancies in the Water Division of the Water and Power Department.
 
The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future.

Salary : $110,005 - $137,506