Associate Engineer

Associate Engineer : $102,400 - $133,121 Annually

ASSOCIATE ENGINEER CLASS CHARACTERISTICS : This classification is the entry to mid-level of a professional engineering job series. Positions at this level perform increasingly diverse and complex professional duties in support of Encina’s engineering programs and projects, receive instruction and assistance, and have knowledge of the concepts, practices, procedures, and policies of the assigned function.

Under the direction of the Engineering Services Manager, performs a variety of engineering duties in project planning, design, construction, operations, and compliance of wastewater facilities, infrastructure, system and programs; oversees development of engineering designs, including plan, specification, and contract review; provides project management support for assigned projects to support Encina’s Capital Improvements Program (CIP); researches a variety of engineering and / or compliance issues; compiles and analyzes data, and prepares reports; provides technical support to engineering and management staff; customarily and regularly exercises discretion, independent judgment, and decision making; and performs duties as assigned. This position requires interaction with, and responds to questions and inquiries from, the general public, developers, contractors, engineering professionals and Member Agency staff primarily regarding CIP projects.

Exercises no direct supervision of staff. May plan and supervise the work of contractors, consultants, and / or temporary staff.

Examples of Duties

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

• Promotes Encina’s Mission, Vision and Values.
• Exhibits all leadership traits and ethical behaviors required of California local government staff.
• Provides day-to-day professionalism to ensure a high performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports Encina’s mission, vision, and values.
• Assists in planning, organizing, and directing Encina’s CIP related administrative activities.
• Serves as Staff Engineer to assist with the design development of Encina projects. Understands scope of work; reviews proposals; conducts meetings and manages consultant work product.
• Meets with consultants, other agencies’ representatives and other Encina departments to resolve problems relevant to assigned design development projects; reviews and approves progress payments from engineering consulting firms and contractors.
• Provides direction in the preparation of studies and reports on rehabilitation of existing facilities and on future projects.
• Prepares engineering calculations.
• Prepares, maintains, and communicates project schedules and financial tracking.
• Participates in the bid and proposal process for capital improvement projects, facilities equipment, and professional services agreements; assists with the preparation of detailed drawings and technical specifications and develops the scope of work; participates in the submittal process; reviews consultant proposals and recommends vendors; drafts staff reports and supplemental documentation for approval by the Board of Directors.
• Performs basic project management functions for various engineering projects and ensures compliance with contract specifications and regulatory permits; monitors the project schedule and budget; provides regular status reports on project progress; analyzes and negotiates change order requests and prepares and issues field change orders; facilitates project meetings and produces minutes.
• Participates in construction management activities to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with contract documents, permits, and relevant codes.
• Performs site visits and conducts inspections of wastewater treatment facilities and active construction sites.
• Coordinates and participates in commissioning activities, acceptance testing, and reliability acceptance testing; actively troubleshoots issues as they arise.
• Monitors, reviews and interprets the impacts of new and changing federal, state and local engineering / construction regulations on Encina’s capital and rehabilitation projects.
• Develops, implements, and monitors tactical plan objectives that support the organization’s Strategic Plan and Mission.
• Assists with the development, updating, and revision of long-range planning studies, feasibility studies, master plans and other technical studies related to capital improvements.
• Performs project and policy analysis, which includes : conducting research; identifying and raising pertinent issues; summarizing findings; presenting results; reviewing, writing, and analyzing policies and procedures; administering assigned programs, agreements, and / or projects.
• Represents and makes presentations on behalf of Encina to regulatory agencies, the public, contractors and consultants.
• Acts as point of contact on capital improvement issues providing information and assistance to the Authority Board of Directors and its subcommittees, General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Directors, Managers, and other interested parties as appropriate.
• Performs administrative tasks for the organization as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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Demonstrated Ability to :

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Salary : $102,400 - $133,121