Engineer I

Valley Center Municipal Water District is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Engineer I. Under supervision, incumbents perform a variety of routine to complex professional-level civil engineering work, supporting planning, design, and asset management of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure. Incumbents are expected to perform a wide range of increasing complex duties depending on experience levels related to engineering support activities to include, but not limited to, the following: preparation of engineering plans and specifications for the construction of projects, customer service, engineering records processing and maintenance, computer drafting, geographic information system utilization, plan review, material submittal review, water and wastewater design, and project coordination assistance.

 Engineer I is an entry level position in the series under immediate supervision. Incumbents are responsible for professional and technical engineering assignments requiring the gathering and compiling of data and preparing designs, plans, details, estimates and specifications for construction, operation and maintenance of District projects.  

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May be assigned to the design, office or field sections of the Engineering Department, or other divisions as needed. Assist in the planning, design, and construction oversight of water and wastewater infrastructure projects including Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans. Prepare plan layouts, details, technical drawings, design calculations, and specifications using AutoCAD, GIS and other engineering software. Review improvement plans, grading plans, drainage studies, geotechnical reports and water quality technical reports for accuracy and conformance with District standards. Make engineering calculations related to hydrology, hydraulics, structural stresses and strengths. Conduct water and sewer system modeling to assess system capacity, performance, and future demand as well as operate and update the respective computer models. Analyze GIS data for asset management and system planning purposes.

Prepare engineering reports, cost estimates, and construction documents, including professional service agreements, resolutions and written reports for the General Manager, Department Heads and Board of Directors. Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of legal descriptions and grant deeds for easements and property acquisitions. Investigate and check tentative and final subdivision maps for accuracy, design, completeness and conformance to District Administrative Code standards and the State Subdivision Map Act. Inspect underground utility systems, lift and pump stations, reservoirs, force mains, pressure regulation stations, etc. May serve as project engineer, project manager, inspector and/or construction manager for utilities projects under some direction, supervision and review by others. Coordinate with and answer questions from other internal departments, external agencies, consultants, and the public. Assist with permitting, compliance, and regulatory documentation. Participate in capital improvement planning and budgeting.

(A more detailed job description can be found on the District’s website http://www.valleycenterwater.org/Jobs).

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

 Knowledge of: Theory, principles and practices of civil engineering design, construction and maintenance, particularly related to water and wastewater systems; engineering and surveying mathematics; strength, properties and uses of construction materials; micro-computer engineering applications, including computer-aided drafting/design, hydraulic modeling; construction practices for wet utilities, including pipe and reservoir construction, placement of concrete and reinforcing steel; basic design standards for construction projects; principles, practices and materials used in civil and structural engineering and land surveying, including grading, drainage and roadway design; methods and techniques of engineering plan review and analysis; project and/or construction management and contract negotiation and administration principles and techniques; principles and practices of customer service and techniques for effectively representing the District in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, educational and regulatory organizations, property owners, developers, contractors and the public; safe working practices and regulations; office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as spreadsheets and databases; principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.

 Skilled in: Preparing plans and specifications and review bid documents; accurately review and prepare routine to semi-routine engineering drawings, plans and cost estimates; read civil engineering blueprints, specifications and interpret them accurately; apply engineering principles and techniques to evaluate and solve civil and hydraulic engineering problems of varying difficulty; make or check engineering computations quickly and accurately; prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, maps and correspondence; operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; experience with AutoCAD, GIS, asset management, and water and sewer modeling is highly desirable.

 Education, experience, licenses and certifications

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, or a closely related field; or possession of an Engineering-In-Training (EIT) Certificate in the State of California and one year (full-time equivalent) of professional experience in civil engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. 

 Project Management (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) and/or Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) certificates are highly desirable.

 Experience: Two to three years of practical work experience. Combination of office and field experience preferred.

 Licensing Requirements: Some positions may require a valid California Class C Driver’s License. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

A District Application is required for consideration for this position and is available online at www.valleycenterwater.org or at our District office located at 29300 Valley Center Road, Valley Center. Office hours are 7:00am to 4:30pm Monday – Thursday and 7:00am to 3:30pm on Friday. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed District application. Please direct any questions to Stephanie Lackerdas at (760) 735-4525.