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Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts · 3 weeks ago

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Engineer (LA-386-25E) Whittier

Whittier, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Engineer to support the Water Reclamation Plants Section. The role involves planning and conducting engineering projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and developing solutions to improve plant operations.

Civil EngineeringGovernmentRecyclingWaste Management

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation projects related to the operation and maintenance of the Water Reclamation Plants

Develop and recommend engineering solutions for the plant

Interact with other District departments and sections, regulatory agencies, utilities, contractors, and the public

Perform duties to ensure compliance with permits and regulatory requirements

Maintain effective operation and maintenance of the plants

Become proficient in applying various asset management and reliability strategies to mitigate the risk of mechanical and electrical system failures

Develop programs and reports to document facilities and equipment

Analyze the efficiency of operations/maintenance practices

Prepare and review design calculations and contract drawings/specifications for proposed projects

Make recommendations for improvements related to operational, maintenance, reliability, and life-cycle costs

Qualification

Wastewater treatment engineeringAsset managementReliability-centered maintenanceProject managementHydraulic analysisProcess optimizationContract administrationEngineering designEffective communicationTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

A valid California Class C driver's license

Engineering Associate Ii Level: Option 1: A bachelor's degree and a master's degree both in a pertinent engineering discipline from an accredited and recognized college or university

Engineering Associate Ii Level: Option 2: A bachelor's degree from an accredited and recognized college or university in a related science with an Engineer-In-Training Certificate and a master's degree from an accredited and recognized college or university in a pertinent engineering discipline

Engineering Associate Ii Level: Option 3: Two (2) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university

Engineering Associate Iii Level: Option 1: Two (2) years of experience as an Engineering Associate II

Engineering Associate Iii Level: Option 2: Four (4) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university

Professional Engineer Level: Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer with the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists

Professional Engineer Level: Option 1: Six (6) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university

Professional Engineer Level: Option 2: A master's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university -AND- Three (3) years of professional engineering experience

Professional Engineer Level: Option 3: A PhD in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university -AND- two (2) years of professional engineering experience

Preferred

Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer with the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists

Three (3) years of professional engineering experience

Benefits

CALPERS: The Districts belong to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), and all monthly status new hires will be enrolled in CalPERS.

Employees receive annual salary increases until reaching step 5 of the salary range and are provided with opportunities to promote.

Cost of living adjustments are implemented annually in accordance with labor agreements.

MEDICAL: Districts paid. Employees may choose from several HMO and Indemnity plans. As of January 1, 2025, the Districts contribute $2,305.28 per month for medical insurance.

DENTAL: Districts paid. The Districts pay the full premium for employee and dependent coverage for a prepaid dental program which provides for most routine dental care through a panel of contracting dentists with no deductibles.

VISION: Employee paid.

LIFE: The Districts pay for a term life policy. Employees can buy additional types and amounts of life insurance coverage at group rates.

VACATION: Employees receive 88 hours of paid vacation after one full year of service, increasing up to 128 hours per year after five years, 168 hours per year after 15 years and up to 208 hours after 25 years.

SICK LEAVE: Eight hours of full-pay sick leave per month.

PERSONAL LEAVE: Employees may use up to 24 hours per calendar year from current sick leave for personal reasons.

PAID PARENTAL LEAVE: Employees may use up to 80 hours of paid parental leave for each birth, foster placement and/or adoption (regardless of the number of children involved) as determined by the parental leave policy.

13 paid holidays and one-half paid holiday depending on the employee's work schedule.

Employees may be eligible for tuition reimbursement for approved accredited course work.

For some bargaining units, the Districts will provide student loan payment reimbursements for principal or interest paid by the employee on a qualified education loan incurred by the employee for the education of the employee. The annual maximum reimbursement is $5,250 and the lifetime reimbursement limit is $21,000.

A rewarding career contributing to society and the environment.

Flexible work schedules (e.g. 9/80 schedule) depending on the worksite.

Clear policies and procedures.

Health and safety programs.

Carpool opportunities with monetary incentives depending on the worksite.