Associate Engineer - Civil
West Bay Sanitary District
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Menlo Park, CA, USA
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Under general direction of the Project Manager, perform basic engineering tasks with an emphasis on project management, capital improvement projects, plan reviews, annexations, easement documents, mapping, and construction inspection. The position coordinates all assigned capital projects and programs of the District in order to facilitate efficient and timely completion. Responsibilities include coordinating efforts with the team and third-party contractors or consultants, and supervises and facilitates with the Construction Inspector on capital projects, District facilities, pipeline assets, and other sewer construction and rehabilitation. Assists in the enforcement of State laws and District’s Code of General Regulations relating to sanitary health and safety and performs other work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General direction is provided by the Project Manager
Responsibilities include direct and indirect supervision of the Construction Inspector, and other staff as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
– may include, but not limited to, the following;
1. Performs initial plan reviews on capital projects, new development, remodels, and tenant improvements for compliance with State laws and District Code of General Regulations and modern construction techniques.
2. Participates in the bid evaluation and procurement process.
3. Completes diverse project tasks on wastewater and recycled water projects.
4. Communicates at a high level with property owners, contractors, and other agencies to explain requirements and to induce compliance to District Regulations.
5. Maintains records of changes to plans and specifications.
6. Conducts surveys, drafts plans, and updates diagrams.
7. Performs GIS updates and manages the Computer Maintenance Management Systems(CMMS) including data verification and reporting.
8. Enforces the District’s requirements for safe working practices during inspection duties.
9. Performs video reviews of public sewer main and lateral pipelines to prioritize repairs,replacements, and rehabilitation.
10. Assists in managing the District’s Linear Asset Management Program (LAMP).
11. Assist homeowners and developers in the administration and calculation of reimbursement agreements and annexation to the District.
12. Interprets and assist in drafting legal description drawings; prepares sketches of designs; interprets and converts survey notes to various types of drawings.
13. Provides customer service to the public, engineers, architects, developers, and representatives of other governmental agencies regarding permit policies, procedures, and determine proper processing.
14. Makes field checks of project sites as needed; performs title searches, research right-of-way and easements based on legal descriptions.
15. Calculates records and reconciles fee collections and credits; coordinates fee collection with finance staff; initiates, coordinates and maintains department records, files and other reference materials including retention of permits, master file drawings, plans and specifications.
16. Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, District management and staff and the public.
17. Performs performance evaluations with designated staff.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
1. Assume the duties and responsibilities of the Project Manager in his/her absence, as assigned.
2. Conduct inspections if Construction Inspector is unavailable.
3. May serve as staff support to various commissions, boards, and committees.
4. Assist with the Solid Waste and Recycling Franchise.
5. Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
1. Principles and practices of engineering including land surveying, legal descriptions, pipeline construction, materials, and inspection related to underground utilities.
2. Methods and techniques of project management.
3. Principles and practices to prepare and review bids and contracts.
4. MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook.)
5. Underground line locating and Common Ground Alliance (CGA) standards.
6. Engineering and architectural drawings, construction specifications, technical reports and studies.
7. Pertinent Federal, State, County, and District Laws, Rules, and Regulations.
8. Applicable local laws and regulations, building codes, standards, policies, and procedures related to the design, construction, maintenance, permitting, use of public and private wastewater collection systems and facilities.
9. Cal OSHA Construction Safety Orders, and District Safety Plans and Procedures.
10. Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS.)
11. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and AutoCAD.
12. Principles of supervision, public relations, and customer service.
13. Basic math and mathematic principles including geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to:
1. Accurately interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and regulations.
2.Prioritize, organize, and complete multiple concurrent tasks within established timeframes.
3. Communicate clearly and concisely in English, both orally and in writing.
4. Keep accurate and concise records
5. Prepare plans and specifications, drawings, scope of work narratives, technical reports, spreadsheets, and charts in a neat and accurate form.
6. Resolve challenging issues and situations when interacting with staff, the public, and other government agencies with professionalism, tact and diplomacy to reach mutually acceptable outcomes.
7. Promote and maintain cooperative working relations with the public, contractors and fellow personnel.
8. Properly drive an assigned motorized vehicle in a safe and responsible manner, and with requisite care.
9. Remain current on emerging technologies related to engineering, administration, construction and inspection.
10. Write Staff Reports, correspondences, and draft agreements.
Overtime/On-Call:
Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
Must live close enough to respond to emergencies within a two hour notice.
Experience:
Engineering related to civil engineering or closely related field
Technical engineering design, construction, and inspection of public works projects.
Surveying, wastewater, water and/or recycled water systems operations.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
A Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Traffic Engineering from a recognized college or university
Please attach degree or transcript - applications may be rejected if not attached
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of a valid California driver’s license with the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.
Ability to obtain an Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) Certificate issued by the California Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers within one year of hire.
Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:
Ability to work in a standard office environment with ability to drive to different sites. Ability to work in environments with some exposure to noise, the outdoors, and mechanical hazards. Ability to operate plotter and other engineering equipment, and remove manhole lids (up to 150 pounds) in the event of an emergency. Ability to work non-standard hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to address project and business related needs. Employees of West Bay Sanitary District are, by State and Federal law, Disaster Service Workers. In the event of a declaration of emergency, any employee may be assigned activities which promote the protection of public health and safety or the preservation of lives and property either at the District or within the locale, or your own community.
COVID 19 Related: Effective November 5, 2021: West Bay Sanitary District is requiring new hires to either provide a copy or show proof of vaccination prior to start date
