Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) · 21 hours ago
Engineer/Senior Engineer
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$10,139.87/mo - $14,878/mo
5+ years expIrvine Ranch Water District is a progressive agency known for its innovative water management practices. They are seeking an Engineer/Senior Engineer to oversee the planning, design, and preparation of engineering work for water, sewage, and recycled water systems, ensuring compliance with standards and effective project management.
Professional ServicesService IndustryWater
Responsibilities
Acts as Project Manager for large complex planning, design, and construction projects
Prepares and reviews designs submitted by consultants, developers, and other entities for compliance with standards
Prepares and reviews specifications and cost estimates
Reviews shop drawings and other construction submittals for compliance with the approved plans and specifications
Prepares progress estimates and recommend change orders/variances
Provides technical support of water, sewer, and recycled water system operational requirements
Maintains a variety of records and prepare correspondence and reports in a professional manner complying with District standards
Prepares agenda items and supporting material for Committee and Board action
Prepares Requests for Proposals for retaining consultants on engineering and planning projects
Coordinates projects and maintain good relationships with representatives from other water agencies, city, county, regulatory agencies, and landowners
Reviews work, give instruction, and evaluate performance of assigned personnel on a periodic basis
May supervise lower-level staff. May participate in the selection, counseling, and training of employees
Assumes the duties of the Engineering Manager as required
Operates personal computers including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, scheduling, email, internet, and database software
Comply with safety work-related practices and attend relevant safety training
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering or a related field
Engineer: Five (5) years of professional engineering experience, preferably with a public agency or consultant/contract provider to a public agency AND registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of California
Senior Engineer: Seven (7) years of professional engineering experience, preferably with a public agency or consultant/contract provider to a public agency AND registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of California
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of California
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of office, management, and field employees
Ability to represent the District in a professional manner when dealing with outside professionals and vendors
Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well established policies, procedures and standards
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide and calculate percentages
Ability to understand advanced principles and mathematical reasoning and successfully apply that knowledge to solve scientific and engineering problems
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and keyboarding abilities sufficient to perform the job
Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions
Ability to remain calm in crisis and emergency situations
Ability to use discretion when handling and disseminating sensitive information
Preferred
CAD experience desirable
Supervisory experience is highly desirable
Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required
Company
Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD)
IRWD was established in 1961 as a California Water District.
201-500 employees
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