Engineer 1/2 in Fremont, California at Alameda County Water District
Explore Related Opportunities
Job Description
Engineer 2: $64.297-$78.153 Hourly
This position will be filled at one level, not both. Pending the outcome of the recruitment, two (2) eligibility lists will be established at each level.
ACWD participates in an Alternative Work Schedule, at the discretion of the supervisor and one training has been mastered.
The Alameda County Water District, in Fremont, California, is seeking a motivated Engineer to apply their technical design knowledge, project management and leadership skills through the execution of capital projects. As an Engineer I/II, you will have the opportunity to perform a variety of engineering assignments related to a wide range of water utility infrastructure such as pipelines, pumping stations, water treatment plants, tanks and reservoirs, electrical utility systems, and process control systems. An Engineer II may be assigned to plan, evaluate, direct, schedule, or manage the design and construction of complex capital improvement projects. Work duties are typically broad in scope, and may include: project management for all phases of capital projects including planning, feasibility evaluation, alternatives analyses, economic lifecycle cost analysis, designing, hydraulic modeling, preparing construction drawings, preparing technical specifications, cost estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and environmental permitting of water production, treatment and distribution system facilities; administering and managing various contractor and consultant contracts; coordinating engineering and construction activities with various District departments; and performing other related duties as assigned. The candidate must hold an Engineer-In-Training certificate to be considered for the Engineer II position. Desired expertise includes pipeline design and construction, preferably with a focus on potable water distribution and transmission pipeline systems; public contracting, and experience working with regulatory agencies and the public.
Engineer I is the entry-level class in the professional engineering series. Under close to general supervision, within a framework of established policies and procedures, incumbents learn and perform a variety of less complex, and more routine engineering and administrative tasks. As experience and proficiency are gained, assignments become more varied and complex and the level of independent action increases within established guidelines. Assignments are given in specific terms and are subject to frequent review while in progress and upon completion, except where tasks are well defined by established standards, policies and procedures. There is limited latitude for independent judgment.
This classification is distinguished from the intermediate-level Engineer II, in that the latter is an experienced classification and performs a wider range of work assignments of greater complexity with less oversight required.
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.
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.
Engineer 2:
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:
Both positions:
Possession of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Civil Engineering which is accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, and:
Engineer 1: No work experience required. However, candidates that possess some work experience in the Engineering field will be given preference.
Engineer 2: 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.
Additional Requirements:
Engineer 1:Must possess a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
Possession of a California Engineer-In-Training Certificate is desirable.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
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.
This position is classified as "open until filled." Applicants should submit their application materials to include a supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. This position will close once a candidate has been selected.