Engineer I / II

Overview

Title : Engineer I or II

SRN A45 : $9,248 - $12,771, Monthly, Exempt

SRN A49 : $10,132 - $14,010, Monthly, Exempt

Bargaining Unit : Teamsters 1932

DEPARTMENT : Operations & Maintenance

Division : Operations Administration - Water Systems

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP : Reports to Operations Manager

Supervises the following positions : N / A

Premium : Engineers possessing a valid license as a Professional Engineer in Civil or Electrical Engineering in the State of California will receive an additional pay of 5% to their current base salary.

Definition

Under general supervision (Engineer I) to direction (Engineer II), performs professional civil or electrical engineering work related to the design and construction of District infrastructure and facilities; prepares, and reviews designs, plans, and specifications for District projects; serves in a project lead or manager capacity on assigned projects to ensure compliance with District contracted services, specifications and quality; coordinates projects with contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders; and performs related work as required.

Class Characteristics

Engineer I : This is the entry-level classification in the Engineer series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine engineering duties. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Engineer II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Engineer II : This is the fully qualified journey-level classification in the Engineer. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Engineer I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

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

Positions at the Engineer I level may perform some of these duties and responsibilities in a learning capacity.

Responsibilities

• Researches, prepares, and reviews designs, plans, and specifications for the construction and installation of District infrastructure and facilities; coordinates the construction and installation of new facilities within the District, and reports the progress to management personnel in meetings and / or written reports.
• Prepares and performs contract administration on District construction projects; prepares bid documents, Board authorizations, contract summaries, and, within scope of authority, negotiates changes of contract scope; monitors design costs and overall project budget; resolves claims, disputes, and outstanding issues; prepares concise and accurate scopes of work for identified District projects in the Capital Improvement Program.
• Serves as a project lead or project manager on District construction projects; maintains quality assurance of consultant's design, drawings, and specifications to District requirements; ensures inspection and quality assurance is performed on construction sites, and projects are completed within budget and schedule; prepares accurate estimates of costs, time frames, personnel resources, and related activities.
• Identifies deficiencies in District facilities based on research, site inspections, and communications with District personnel; prepares reports and technical memoranda describing the deficiencies with corrective actions; prepares studies for planning of new facilities.
• Civil engineer conducts hydraulic model simulations and completes system capacity assessment and facility evaluations for capital improvement projects and new developments; monitors water use and water loss reports and makes suggestions for operational adjustments.
• Electrical engineer conducts electrical system studies, control systems, load calculations, PLC, HMI and SCADA system designs and evaluations for capital improvement projects and new developments; monitors district wide power usage and makes suggestions for operational adjustments.
• Maintains documentation for both contract administration and project management that includes correspondence, meeting minutes, requests for information, submittal reviews, permit applications, and other activities on the construction project.
• Coordinates and negotiates project activities with developers, contractors, consultants, public agencies, engineers, public utilities, local groups, cities, and individuals to successfully complete projects.
• Coordinates District projects with other departments and management staff, meets with developers and outside engineers to discuss concepts and general requirements for new projects; reviews proposed subdivision applications to determine conditions to be imposed by planning agencies.
• Assists with the preparation project budgets for assigned projects.
• Provides professional staff assistance to management staff; researches, prepares, and presents comprehensive reports, and other correspondence.
• Observes and complies with District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 :

Engineer I / II

Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.

Engineer I

– Two (2) years of experience providing professional support to an engineering program in assigned engineering area.

Engineer II

– Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience performing professional engineering duties in assigned engineering program area, two (2) of which should be in a project lead or project management capacity.

Licenses and Certifications

Engineer I / II

Possession of a valid California Driver\'s license, to be maintained throughout employment.

Engineer I

Possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training Certificate issued by the State of California, to be maintained throughout employment.

Engineer II

Possess, or obtain within two years of appointment, a valid certificate of registration as a Certified Construction Manager (CCM). To be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge of

Positions at the Engineer I level may exercise some of these knowledge and abilities statements in a learning capacity.

Ability to

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