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Associate Engineer (Civil/Mechanical)
Associate Engineer (Civil/Mechanical)Orange County Sanitation District • Fountain Valley, CA, US
Associate Engineer (Civil / Mechanical)

Associate Engineer (Civil / Mechanical)

Orange County Sanitation District • Fountain Valley, CA, US
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Overview

OC San is currently looking to fill the role of an Associate Engineer (Civil / Mechanical) . Under general direction, this Associate Engineer performs a wide variety of engineering duties involving the construction and / or rehabilitation of wastewater treatment facilities and collection systems. Serves as an Assistant Resident Engineer for OC San on major Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and / or the Resident Engineer on smaller projects. Provides technical information to other project team members, researches problems and issues in a timely and professional manner, and performs related work as required. This Associate Engineer will perform various tasks including answering and processing Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Change (RFC); evaluating and processing contractors\' Progress Payments monthly; coordinating construction submittal and / or shop drawing review comments; interacting with inspectors and operations and maintenance staff for field work; leading progress and special meetings with contractors and others, producing accurate and timely meeting minutes; creating Requests for Proposal (RFP), negotiating changes, and issuing Field Change Orders (FCO); evaluating baseline schedules, monthly schedule updates, and Time Impact Analyses (TIAs); and formulating and evaluating designed solutions to issues encountered during construction.

Under general direction, this role provides technical assistance in design and construction to the project team during the design, construction, commissioning, and closeout phases of a project; evaluates and interprets complex engineering drawings and specifications; performs a variety of duties involving the administration of construction contracts; prepares complex engineering plan clarifications and changes during construction of facilities; verifies that contract work meets Contract Document and regulatory requirements; provides construction engineering support to successfully complete projects within approved budgets and schedules; ensures established OC San standards, policies and procedures, and best practices are consistently applied; and prepares a variety of administrative, technical, and budget reports, memos, letters, and other related correspondence.

Responsibilities

  • Assist as an Assistant Resident Engineer on major CIP projects and / or as a Resident Engineer on smaller projects.
  • Provide technical information to project team members and research problems in a timely and professional manner.
  • Process RFIs and RFCs; review and process contractors\' progress payments monthly.
  • Coordinate construction submittal and shop drawing review comments; interact with inspectors and O&M staff for field work.
  • Lead progress and special meetings with contractors; produce accurate meeting minutes.
  • Create RFPs, negotiate changes, and issue Field Change Orders (FCO).
  • Evaluate baseline schedules, monthly schedule updates, and TIAs; formulate and evaluate engineered solutions to construction issues.
  • Provide design and construction assistance during design, construction, commissioning, and closeout phases.
  • Verify contract work meets Contract Documents and regulatory requirements; ensure OC San standards and procedures are applied.
  • Prepare administrative, technical, and budget-related documents and correspondence.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil, mechanical, chemical, electrical, or environmental engineering, or a related field.
  • Two (2) years of increasingly responsible engineering experience.
  • Valid California Class C Driver's License.

    • Desirables

  • Previous design experience in wastewater treatment, conveyance, pipeline and collection facilities.
  • Experience working with contractors and OC San / public agency staff on multi-million dollar construction projects.
  • Resident Engineer experience in construction and commissioning of wastewater treatment and conveyance facilities and pipelines.
  • Negotiating skills to resolve contract changes and issues on construction projects.
  • Proficient Microsoft Excel and Word experience to produce reports and document projects.

    • Recruitment & Selection Process

    Vacancies : 1 (an eligible list may be established for future vacancies). Apply online at : www.ocsan.gov / careers /

    Application Details

  • APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE : Wednesday, October 29, 2025; 5 : 00 P.M. (or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received).
  • Hiring Salary Range : $129,147.20 - $142,396.80 / Year (starting salary will be within this range based upon qualifications).

    • Supplemental Information

  • Physical Demands —Mobility to work in a standard office setting and in the field; ability to lift up to 35 pounds; vision, hearing, and dexterity requirements; walking in operational areas to identify problems.
  • Environmental Elements —Office and field work with exposure to noise, temperatures, weather, hazards, chemicals, and other conditions as described in job documentation.
  • Other Requirements —Probationary period; pre-employment process including background check, physical, and drug screen; work location may be at any OC San location.
  • Disaster Service Worker designation and loyalty oath required by state law.

    • Other Information

    For the full range of duties, responsibilities, and essential job functions please review the Classification Specification on our website. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of OC San\'s pre-employment process. OC San makes a generous contribution toward the cost of benefits; further details are available on the OC San website.

    Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

    • Employment type

  • Full-time

    • Job function

  • Engineering and Information Technology

    • Industries

  • Utilities

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