Assistant Engineer

FLSA : Exempt

Position will be open until filled. First review of applications will take place February 5, 2025.

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Monterey One Water is looking for a professional Assistant Engineer with a positive disposition to join our team. The ideal candidate should be a great communicator, self-motivated, and possess a high level of integrity who is capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

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Under general direction, performs a variety of professional level engineering activities including the design, preparation and / or review of engineering plans, parcel maps, potential easement encroachments and applications for service extension; ensures conformity with Agency standards and regulations; coordinates extension of services with Agency master plan and policies; performs project management as assigned on Agency CIP projects; and performs other duties as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is the non-registered class in the professional engineering series. Incumbents have a working knowledge of various aspects of civil or electrical engineering as it relates to planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance of wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal systems. Incumbents perform the less difficult and complex tasks in the field of engineering. As experience and proficiency are gained, assignments will become more technically diverse and difficult, while exercising increasing independence of judgment. Incumbents receive general supervision from the assigned supervisor and functional direction from a higher-level class within the series. This class is distinguished from Associate Engineer in that the latter requires professional registration and performs more complex project management and design duties not expected of this class level.

• Conducts studies, performs research, and recommends improvements for wastewater system operation.
• Performs field investigations of technical issues and pilot testing of processes.
• Performs failure analysis.
• Evaluates test results.
• Develops recommendations for consideration and action.
• Prepares administrative and operational reports for review by others.
• Provides technical information and data to concerned parties.
• Assists in the planning, design and construction of Agency facilities.
• Performs assigned Agency engineering, construction, inspection, and project budget activities.
• Participates in the development of facilities design including plans, specifications, contract documents, and cost estimates.
• Performs contract review, preparation and administration activities.
• Maintains a variety of files, databases, and record-keeping systems including drawing files, map files, and CAD files.
• Reproduces drawings and other materials required for department activities.
• Collects, tabulates and assembles records for periodic reports.
• Participates in the implementation of new programs and activities.
• Confers with and provides consultation to others on work priorities, potential problems, and solutions to current problems.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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Education and Experience :

Any combination of experience and education / training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be : Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil or electrical engineering or a closely related field. One year of professional engineering experience in the design and construction of wastewater collection / wastewater treatment systems, or similar mechanical / process systems, or electrical design of systems. Additional specialized training in sanitary or environmental engineering or electrical engineering or a closely related field is highly desirable.

Physical Demands

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