Senior Engineer

The position

This position will manage complex Engineering projects, prepare and review designs, and make decisions on engineering issues.

The ideal candidate will help a dynamic team of Engineers and have design and construction management experience with a desire to supervise and mentor lower level Engineers. The Senior Engineer will serve as project manager and is challenged by complex design and construction projects related to capital improvement projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Act as Project Manager for large complex planning, design, and construction projects.
• Prepare and review designs submitted by consultants, developers, and other entities for compliance with standards.
• Prepare and review specifications and cost estimates.
• Review shop drawings and other construction submittals for compliance with the approved plans and specifications.
• Prepare progress estimates and recommend change orders/variances.
• Provide technical support of water, sewer, and recycled water system operational requirements.
• Maintain a variety of records and prepare correspondence and reports in a professional manner complying with District standards.
• Prepare agenda items and supporting material for Committee and Board action.
• Prepare Requests for Proposals for retaining consultants on engineering and planning projects.
• Coordinate projects and maintain good relationships with representatives from other water agencies, city, county, regulatory agencies, and landowners.
• Review 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.
• Assume the duties of the Engineering Manager as required.
• Operate personal computers including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, scheduling, email, internet, and database software.
• Comply with District work-related safety practices and attend relevant safety training.
• Responsible for all other work-related duties.

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.

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:

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering field is required. A master’s degree in civil engineering or a related field is preferred.
• Work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. 

Experience:

• Seven (7) years of engineering experience is required.
• 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.