Associate or Staff or Senior Engineer

Senior Engineer

Salary: $11,982 – $14,598 Monthly

OR

Associate Engineer

Salary: $9,854 – $11,982 Monthly

OR

Staff Engineer

Salary: $8,712 – $10,592 Monthly

One Position Available. It will be filled at the level appropriate for the selected candidate.

 

Plus a competitive benefit package which includes CalPERS retirement, medical, dental and vision insurance and paid time off.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Staff Engineer works under general supervision, performs complex professional office and field work in civil engineering; and completes related work as required. 

The Associate Engineer performs complex professional office and field civil engineering work in the planning, designing, and construction of water, wastewater, and recycled water capital improvement projects; coordinates and directs the work of lower level professional technical staff and performs related duties as assigned.

The Senior Engineer performs complex professional engineering work in the planning, designing, and construction of water, wastewater, and recycled water capital improvement projects; coordinates and directs the work of lower level professional technical staff and performs related duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1.   Under direction of Engineering and Operations Manager: Does engineering design, computing, data collection, analysis, evaluation, oral and written reporting, CAD drafting, field surveying, office and field project management.

2.   Performs field engineering; field verifies design conformance of construction; applies surveying theory and practice while performing field measuring, construction staking for pipeline, structural and earthwork projects; assist with topographic surveys in the field, transfer of digital data and preparation of topographical mapping using compiled data, land and route surveying. Field work may be required during summer months when temperatures may exceed 100 degrees.

3.   Assists in the design of Agency facilities including potable water, recycled water and wastewater facility maintenance and capital improvement projects by preparing plans, profiles and cross-sections, making quantity estimates, horizontal and vertical curve alignment computations and establishing tentative grade lines.

4.   Computes earthwork, makes hydrographic and hydrologic studies; designs simple hydraulic structures and portions of systems; oversees inspection procedures during construction of projects.

5.   Develops maintenance and data collection procedures for various operational facility components and analyzes data for assessment of related performance and maintenance requirements.

6.   Monitors power billings for Agency facilities as a means of investigating potential facility problems. Utilizes computer programs to facilitate pipeline design including developing pipe network systems to predict pipe flow rates and pressures in both steady state and extended period simulations; utilizes AutoCAD computer aided drafting and design.

7.   Performs statistical analysis of information by both descriptive and inferential techniques. 

8.   Performs financial analysis and prepares cost estimates for capital improvements, maintenance projects, and facility operating costs.

9.   Responds to customer complaints with regard to water quality, production, and storage related concerns.

10. Assists customers with the acquisition of construction water service and new service installation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Senior Engineer Level):

Education: Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college (either civil or mechanical)

Certification(s): Valid certificate of registration as a Professional Civil Engineer issued by the State of California

Experience:    Any combination of training and work experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and ability including a minimum of six years of responsible engineering experience, preferably in a water utility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Associate Engineer Level):

Education: Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college

Certification(s): Valid certificate of registration as a Professional Civil Engineer issued by the State of California

Experience:    Any combination of training and work experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and ability including a minimum of six years of responsible engineering experience, preferably in a water utility

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Staff Engineer Level):

Education: Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college (either civil or mechanical)

Certification(s): Possession of a valid certificate as a result of successfully completing the Nationally Standardized test for E.I.T.

Experience: Any combination of training, experience or education which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities.

If you meet the minimum qualifications listed, you can apply here: www.dwa.org/careers

This position will be filled at the level that best matches the successful candidate’s qualifications. 

Applications will be accepted until:

November 26, 2023

Final selection will be determined by oral interview and job related qualifications.

Desert Water Agency Benefits Summary as of July 1, 2023

Health Benefits –Agency will pay 100% for employee only coverage for medical, dental and vision. Dependent coverage is paid 80% by the Agency and 20% by the employee.  Health benefits begin on the first of the month following 30 days or employment. Example: If an employee is hired on February 3, 2023, benefits will begin on April 1, 2023.

 Retirement Benefits – Retirement benefits under California Public Employees’ Retirement Pension System (CalPERS). Classic CalPERS members receive a 2.5% at age 55 benefit. Effective January 1, 2013, retirement benefit formula is 2% at age 62 for all CalPERS “New Members”. Final compensation is based upon highest pay rate during any consecutive three-year period. This is a lifetime benefit. Upon retirement, you will receive a monthly payment equal to the years of service, times 2% at age 62. Example: 30 years of service at 62 (30 x2% = 60% of pay).  If highest average pay is $7,500, monthly payment would be $4,500 per month.) DWA Employees pay the employee share into CalPERS. This contribution rate is determined by CalPERS and may change annually. The current employee rate for CalPERS retirement is 7.5%. DWA also contributes 7.5% to the plan. 

Vacation – Vacation time accrued can be used after 6 months of service. The hours accrued per year start at 80 hours per year and increase incrementally up to 160 hours per year.

ABP (Attendance Bonus Plan) Leave – 80 Hours accrued each year (6.67/per month) for sick or personal time off. Any unused hours can be carried over to following year. Employee may use ABP hours after they have completed 89 days of employment for qualifying events under AB1522, California Paid Sick Leave and after 6 months employment, hours may also be used for personal time off. Any hours over 80 can be cashed out at year-end or converted and transferred to Agency deferred compensation account.

Agency Contribution to Employee Deferred Compensation Account – After 2 years of continuous employment, the Agency will contribute $160 per month into employee deferred compensation account with Agency. This is in lieu of retirement health benefits which were discontinued in May 2007.

Employee Association – We are non-Union. Desert Water Agency Employees vote their representatives to negotiate salary and benefits and annual dues are only $25.