Electrical Assistant/Associate/Engineer/Senior Engineer Series

Irvine Ranch Water District is currently accepting applications for an Electrical Assistant/Associate/Engineer/Senior Engineer in the Engineering Department.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received or until filled. The deadline for the first review of applications is 8:00 AM on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit applications early. Candidates who submit applications after the first review deadline are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline.

The Position

Under direction, plans and oversees the electrical planning, design and preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates, and construction for water, sewage, and recycled water systems. This position will emphasize development driven hydraulic planning studies, facility condition assessments, capital asset management planning, and capital budgeting. Coordinates various planning efforts and serves as project manager related to capital improvement projects. 

 

The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage working on multiple design and construction projects. They will be able to communicate the assignment of work and ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities to various consultants, contractors, and staff to ensure completion of project assignments and meet deadlines. The ideal candidate will be thorough when providing technical support and will be able to supervise acceptance testing of electrical, instrumentation and control system components. Lastly, the ideal candidate will manage the preparation of designs, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and reports by consultants that are clear and focused on what is expected or needs to be accomplished for the implementation of electrical and instrumentation improvements.

This is a professional engineering series. Positions may be filled at any level in this series depending on the needs of the District and the qualifications presented by the applicant. 

For the full job description and responsibilities of the position, please click the link below.

Effective July 1, 2025, the salary range will be:

Assistant Engineer: $8,115.10 – $11,503.00 / monthly

Associate Engineer: $9,215.23 – $13,328.00 / monthly

Engineer: $10,139.87 – $14,878.00 / monthly

Senior Engineer: $11,137.26 – $16,608.00 / monthly

This position is 100% in-office, meaning employees are expected to work from our Sand Canyon Headquarters full-time, without the option for remote work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, Irvine Ranch Water District employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

When assigned to Electrical:

Plans, schedules, assigns, monitors, and evaluates the work of technical staff and consultants engaged in preparing designs, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and reports for implementing electrical and instrumentation improvements including power distribution, lighting, instrumentation, control system development and programming, and communication systems. 

Provides technical support during construction from contract award through startup including supervision of acceptance testing of electrical and instrumentation and control system components and supervision of control system integration efforts. 

Maintains and updates the District’s electrical and instrumentation design and construction standards and recommend new standards for development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and 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:

Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related engineering field is required. Work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. 

Experience:

• Assistant Engineer: Six (6) months of professional engineering experience, preferably with a public agency or consultant/contract provider to a public agency. Experience gained through college internship or other work-study program qualifies for this level. An Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) Certificate and two (2) years of college may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree or equivalent requirement. A California E.I.T. is highly desirable.
• Associate Engineer: Three (3) 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.  
• 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. Supervisory experience is highly desirable.

License and Certifications:

A valid California Class C driver’s license is required.

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of California. Four (4) years of additional engineering experience, for a total of eleven (11) years of experience can be substituted for a PE.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of office, management, and field employees.
• Represent the District in a professional manner when dealing with outside professionals and vendors. 
• Explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well established policies, procedures and standards, as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple and difficult requests from others.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide and calculate percentages. 
• Have an understanding of advanced principles and mathematical reasoning and successfully apply that knowledge to solve scientific and engineering problems.
• Effectively use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and keyboarding abilities sufficient to perform the job. 
• Use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. 
• Remain calm in crisis and emergency situations. 
• Use discretion when handling and disseminating sensitive information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly required to sit, walk, bend, stoop and stand. Occasionally required to lift up to 25 lbs. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time while performing tasks at a desk or workstation. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. This may involve repetitive hand movements for extended periods. Ability to reach for documents, supplies, or equipment at varying heights (within a standard office environment) and grasp them, including the use of filing cabinets or shelves. This is primarily a sedentary office classification, although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Occasional standing is required, such as when presenting. Some bending or stooping may be necessary to retrieve files or materials from lower shelves or desks. Good vision is necessary for reading documents, working with computer screens, and performing tasks that require fine detail. Ability to hear in a standard office environment for communication, phone calls, and meetings. Frequent verbal communication with team members, clients, and other stakeholders, including both in-person and virtual meetings, requiring clear speech and hearing. Occasional travel may be required to other worksites or conferences for meetings, training, or other work-related activities. The job may require sustained concentration, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to walk long distances over uneven terrain. The employee should be able to manage work-related stress in a fast-paced environment.

These physical demands may vary depending on the specific duties and expectations of the position.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Noise level is generally equivalent to a typical office environment. The office is maintained at a comfortable room temperature. The office is equipped with air conditioning and ventilation systems designed to maintain comfortable indoor air quality. The work area is equipped with adequate artificial lighting, supplemented by natural daylight from windows where available. The employee will work primarily at a desk, using a computer and other office equipment. The office complies with standard safety regulations, including the use of fire exits, first aid kits, and emergency procedures. Employees are expected to adhere to safety guidelines. The office environment is free from significant environmental hazards such as chemicals, heavy machinery, or extreme weather conditions.