East Bay Municipal Utility District
Associate Civil Engineer (Wastewater Design)
Associate Civil Engineer (Wastewater Design)
Salary Info: $148,596 – $180,624 Annually, Plus Excellent Benefits + Retirement
Opens online at www.ebmud.com/jobs on Monday, September 2, 2024
Online applications must be received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, September 27, 2024
Internal Reference # 24-111
The East Bay Municipal Utility District’s (EBMUD’s) Wastewater Design Section is seeking a motivated, energetic and highly qualified individual with exceptional technical, problem-solving, project management and communication skills. The Associate Civil Engineer will manage high-profile projects related to implementation of key initiatives in the Wastewater Department. The Department has a capital improvement plan valued at over $400M over the next five years. The selected individual will perform a variety of complex engineering tasks associated with the planning, design, construction, and operation of a large wastewater treatment plant and interceptor system. The individual will play a key role in managing infrastructure improvements required to support the capital improvement program of the Wastewater Department.
Core responsibilities include:
· Overall management of multi-million-dollar capital projects for wastewater treatment plant and interceptor system upgrades.
· Leading cross-departmental efforts to develop effective engineering solutions to manage key initiatives, including EBMUD’s renowned resource recovery and renewable energy program, emerging nutrient management issues, infiltration/inflow control, and infrastructure renewal.
· Scoping and development of capital improvement projects, based on knowledge of limitations and capacities of available treatment technologies, in order to satisfy site constraints, water quality needs, budget and operational constraints.
· Developing and managing the Wastewater Department’s capital budget.
· Preparing engineering design packages for capital improvement projects, including detailed drawings, specifications, engineering cost estimates and construction schedules.
· Coordinating multi-discipline design teams, such as civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and control engineers and drafters, in a project management role.
· Directing the work of staff, including Assistant Engineers and leading interdisciplinary, cross-divisional project teams.
· Managing consultants retained by EBMUD for the preparation of engineering design packages, when necessary.
· Reviewing and checking engineering drawings, specifications, estimates and reports for completeness, accuracy, and soundness of applied engineering principles and EBMUD standards.
· Developing and tracking budgets, schedules, cost estimates, and the scopes of work for capital improvement projects.
· Leading project status meetings.
· Providing engineering support during construction, including system start-up support.
· Effectively representing EBMUD in external stakeholder meetings and industry associations.
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
· Strong technical understanding of wastewater treatment processes, technologies, and key emerging issues.
· Strong project management skills, with experience managing complex projects, including projects involving expert consultants.
· Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment, quickly assimilate new information, and communicate clear, reasoned recommendations.
· Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities, complete projects on time and within budget.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience in planning wastewater programs/projects, design of wastewater, recycled water, and/or water infrastructure, permitting and environmental documentation, and a master’s degree in a relevant field are highly desirable.
The salary range is $12,383 per month increasing to $13,002, $13,652, $14,335 and $15,052 after 6, 18, 30, and 42 months, respectively.
EBMUD offers an excellent benefits program that includes paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; family health insurance coverage; family dental and vision care plans; retirement plan (reciprocal with CalPERS); 401(k), 401(a) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; transit subsidy; tuition reimbursement; and opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.
Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s degree in an ABET accredited civil or environmental engineering curriculum or a California Engineer-In-Training Certificate.
2. Two years of civil, geotechnical, or sanitary engineering experience comparable to or higher than EBMUD’s Assistant Engineer class.
3. California registration as a Professional Civil Engineer.
4. Possession of a valid California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com/jobs by 4:30 p.m., Friday, September 27, 2024. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.
EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability
Job Hotline: (510) 287-0735