Description:
- Associate Engineer class by its responsibility for more complex engineering projects requiring independent engineering and regulatory analysis.
- Manage, direct, review, and participate in planning studies, resource studies, preliminary engineering, design and construction of the District's capital improvement projects.
- Oversee and administer construction contracts; oversee construction management of projects.
- Develop requests for proposals; review proposals and oversees the selection process; negotiate contracts; directly oversee the work of consultants and contractors.
- Maintains good working relationships with local, regional, and State agencies to coordinate permitting and regulatory review.
- Assists in development and implementation of the District's goals and objectives; establishes schedules and methods for planning, design, and construction of the Capital Improvement Program and other projects; and participates in the development and preparation of Master Plans and Asset Management Plans.
- Assist with and wastewater treatment and field services staff on technical issues as requested.
- Participate in the development and administration of the District's budget, prepare cost estimates and project priorities.
- Administer and oversee the bid process, including pre-bid meetings, preparation of Board agenda reports, and award of construction contracts.
- Provide technical staff assistance to Management and Operations.
- Prepare and make presentations to the Engineering staff and/or Board of Directors regarding project recommendation, award, and progress updates.
- Manage the development of projects related to both small and large land development projects.
- Assists in reviewing engineering plans or specifications prepared by engineering consultants or developers; makes engineering calculations to include quantity takeoffs and initial cost estimates for construction; participates in reviewing submittals and vendor drawings for conformance with design requirements.
- Assist with developing fees related to Capital Improvement, Mitigation, administrative, and over-sizing improvements. Assist with preparation of Availability and Will-Serve letters.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, and Camrosa's customers using principles of good customer services.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annual reports, both internally and to outside agencies, as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering.
- 4 years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience including project management responsibility.
- Principles and practices of civil engineering, design, construction, and maintenance requirements of and wastewater systems facilities, including the strength, properties, and use of engineering construction materials and methods.
- Principles and practices of construction management.
- Principles and practices of land development management.
- Engineering mathematics.
- At least five years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience, including project management responsibility, in the public works and/or water and wastewater fields.
- Principles and practices of budget and cost management.
- Pertinent local, State and Federal laws related to regulatory requirements.
- Principles and practices of good customer service.
- Understanding of general engineering programs, policies, and practices.
- Perform professional engineering duties including design, development, construction and project management.
- On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze reports, papers and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operation and technical policy and procedures.
- On a continuous basis, write reports, board memos, prepare presentations, and meet with outside agencies.
- Prepare concise and clear written technical reports, studies, and other written materials, including proposals and regulatory reports.
- Ability to inspect and understand general means and methods related to construction and document construction activity and progress.
- Ability to review project submittals and check for general conformance with the project plans and specifications.
- Coordinate fire flow testing program and assemblies and review data and statistics related to these tests. Complete Ventura County Fire Department's 625 Forms.
- Ability to comprehend, review, plan check, and ensure land development projects meet the District's standards. Establish requirements, fees, and agreements for land development projects.
- Read and comprehend project plans, specifications, and contracts.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contracted in the course of work.
- Work effectively under time deadlines and within limited financial and staffing resources.
- Proficiently use computers and applicable software.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Corresponds with regulatory agencies, including the California Department Resources, Division of Drinking and Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency regarding reporting requirements and compliance
- Possession of a California Driver's License.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) with the State of California or possession of a
- California Engineering in Training (EIT, FE) and the ability to obtain PE license within eighteen months.