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Caltrans District 3 · 8 hours ago

ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES

Merced, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$6,488/mo - $12,152/mo

Caltrans District 3 is part of the Department of Water Resources, dedicated to managing California’s water resources sustainably. The Asset Engineer role involves assisting with asset management and collaborating with various engineering and maintenance teams to ensure the effective operation of water resource systems.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Assist with work related to history, risk evaluations, priority standing and maintenance management of all Field Division Assets

Interface with the Headquarters Asset Engineers located in the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and Division of Engineering (DOE)

Work with staff from both the Asset Management and Maintenance Management office

Collaborate with Field Division Planner Schedulers and Plant and Civil Maintenance staff

Qualification

Engineering fundamentalsMathematicsMechanical systems knowledgeElectrical systems knowledgeCondition assessmentsReliability assessmentsRisk assessmentsPreventative maintenanceReport preparationSoftware proficiencyEffective communicationTeam collaborationProject management

Required

Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License as travel throughout the State may be required for extensive periods of time

Employee is required to successfully complete all safety training related to the functions of the job

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination

Preferred

Ability to work cooperatively with others

Maintain consistent, regular, predictable attendance

Exercise good judgment

Work well with others

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Work proactively to analyze situations and take effective action to complete projects on time and within budget

Coordinate efforts with other participants

Working knowledge of engineering fundamentals and mathematics

Knowledge of various industry standards, processes, codes, and safety orders in the design, operation, maintenance, and testing of mechanical and electrical systems and equipment in pumping plants, hydroelectric power generating plants, and other related facilities

Ability to utilize personal computers and commercial software programs to perform engineering computations

Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and presentations

Civil and plant experience with condition assessments

Experience with reliability, criticality and risk assessments

Knowledge or experience of the best practices for preventative maintenance