Water Resources Engineer

About This Role

The Water Resources Engineer will perform a variety of engineering duties in the planning, design review, development, construction, operation, and maintenance of the Agency's flood control, water quality, and water management facilities. This role involves field work, technical analysis, and collaboration with multiple agencies and contractors to ensure adherence to standards and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform various engineering duties in the planning, design review, development, construction, operation, and maintenance of flood control, water quality, and water production, storage, treatment and distribution facilities and systems
• Ensure adherence to professional standards, codes, and Agency specifications
• Conduct various engineering studies, investigations, and analyses
• Participate in the preparation of reports on environmental, hydraulic, geotechnical, seismic, hydrologic, geomorphic, water quality, and treatment process aspects of water supply and flood control facilities
• Assist in the preparation of engineering specifications, drawings, sketches, and cost estimates for proposed engineering projects
• Review drawings, plans, and other work submitted by external consultants, engineers, contractors, and developers for conformance with professional codes, standards, and Agency specifications
• Draft and prepare technical and administrative correspondence
• Conduct field work involving engineering studies related to the research, planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of flood control and water supply facilities
• Participate in and coordinate regulatory or construction permit activities and related projects with other Agency staff, outside agencies, and consultants
• Provide engineering support to Agency construction projects and contractors, including inspection of installations, technical support, and review of contract documents
• Develop and maintain various databases and computer files, using engineering software to solve specific engineering problems
• Confer with Agency staff, contractors, the public, and other agencies or organizations regarding assigned work
• Review statutes and regulations; interpret and apply them with respect to Agency compliance and assist in compliance strategies

Requirements

• Strong background in construction, repair, and maintenance of water resource-related facilities such as reservoirs, ponds, pipelines, valves, pump stations, groundwater wells, culverts, and earthen dams, and channels
• Knowledge of principles and practices of hydrology and civil engineering with emphasis on flood control, water quality, and water supply, storage, treatment and distribution systems and facilities
• Knowledge of hydrology and engineering math principles, advanced mathematics, nomenclature, symbols, methods, practices, techniques, and instruments used in Water Resource management and planning
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods, testing, specifications, codes and equipment
• Knowledge of drafting techniques, nomenclature, symbols, methods & instruments used in field and office engineering work
• Knowledge of computer applications, languages and their engineering applications
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and theory of hydrogeology and water quality
• Knowledge of terminology, methods, practices and techniques used in technical engineering report preparation
• Knowledge of civil engineering theory and design concepts for flood control/hydraulic structures, buildings, bridges, pipelines, dams and water treatment plants
• Ability to apply engineering principles and techniques to evaluate and solve difficult water resource and civil engineering problems
• Ability to independently perform detailed analysis of designs, specifications, and plans
• Ability to perform complex engineering and mathematical calculations
• Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment in managing assigned projects
• Valid California Class C driver's license and satisfactory driving record

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree In Water Resources, Civil Engineering, Or a Closely Related Discipline From An Accredited College Program
• Two years of experience in engineering, hydrology, geology, hydrogeology, or a closely related field OR possession of a valid California Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate with two years of associated professional engineering experience

Nice to Have

• Experience working on Recycled Water Projects or other pipeline distribution systems
• Experience with contract administration, grants and project budget reports, contract compliance review
• Experience with Geotechnical applications in the design of levees, earthfill dams, soil stability analysis, groundwater quality monitoring and contamination investigation and cleanup
• Knowledge of principles and practices of project scheduling and management including work plans and budgets
• Knowledge of construction cost estimating principles and practices
• Knowledge of requirements for safe construction methods and performance of operations and maintenance

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