Assistant / Associate Engineer, Project Coordinator II

Take the next step in your career with Jurupa Community Services District! We’re looking for a skilled and motivated professional to join our Engineering & Water Resources team as an Assistant Engineer, Associate Engineer, or Project Coordinator II. In this role, you’ll help plan and deliver essential water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure projects while collaborating with a committed team serving a growing community. If you’re eager to advance your career and contribute to meaningful, impactful work, we encourage you to apply today.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision and/or direction, performs and assists with professional work related to development and capital improvement project oversight for water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure. Responsibilities include supporting and managing projects through all phases of planning, design, construction, inspection, observation, and project close-out, as well as performing related duties as assigned.

Assistant / Associate Engineer

• Oversee and administer development and capital improvement projects through completion, on-time, and within budget.
• Conduct complex engineering research projects and studies, analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.
• Prepare, analyze, understand, and interpret engineering construction plans, specifications, and other contract documents, and determine conformance with applicable laws and standards.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner.
• Assist in and develop and administer contracts for professional services and construction in a public agency setting.
• Recognize discrepancies from “as-built” to contract specifications and recommend reconciliation.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Project Coordinator II

• Oversee and administer development and capital improvement projects through completion on-time and within budget.
• Conduct complex construction project management research projects and studies, analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.
• Prepare, analyze, understand, and interpret construction plans, specifications, and other contract documents, and determine conformance with applicable laws and standards.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner.
• Perform mathematical and construction project management computations with precision.
• Recognize discrepancies from “as-built” to contract specifications and recommend reconciliation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Assistant Engineer: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field. No experience required.
• Associate Engineer: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field. Three years of increasingly responsible experience in professional engineering design, plan review, and project administration.
• Project Coordinator II: Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college with coursework in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field. Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in construction project management and project administration.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Assistant Engineer: Possession of, or successful acquisition within twelve (12) months of appointment, valid CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications, to be maintained throughout employment. No other licenses or certifications required.
• Associate Engineer: Possession of, or successful acquisition within twelve (12) months of appointment, valid CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications, to be maintained throughout employment. Possession of a valid Engineer-In-Training Certification issued by the State of California, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Project Coordinator II: Possession of a valid certification as a Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT) by the Construction Management Association of America, to be maintained throughout employment.

GENEROUS BENEFITS

JCSD is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with professional development opportunities to support you at every stage of your career journey. As a JCSD employee, you’ll enjoy the following benefits:

• Ample time off (83 vacation hours, 98 sick hours, and 13 paid holidays).
• Generous medical benefits through CalPERS; the District contributes 85% of the CalPERS Kaiser premium.
• Dental Insurance through Delta Dental is fully covered by the District.
• Vision Insurance through VSP or EyeMed is covered for the employee only by the District.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance and a $100,000 life insurance policy provided by the District.
• Retirement plan through CalPERS.
• Classic members: 2.7% @ 55 & PEPRA members: 2% @ 62
• Certification pay is available (up to 5%) for certifications above and beyond job description requirements.
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year.
• Opportunities to cross-train.
• Longevity pay (2.5%) is available after 10 years of service with the District.
• Employer match of $25 per pay period to deferred compensation plan.
• Additional benefits and much more!

JCSD is an equal opportunity employer, and all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment. JCSD will recruit, hire, and promote the best-qualified individuals for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class (“protected classes” as recognized by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, California State Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and California Labor Code).