Associate Civil Engineer Journey

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Title : Associate Civil Engineer Journey

Department : Civil Engineering

Location :

Sacramento, CA, US, 95827-3824

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Category : Engineering / Technical

Minimum Pay Rate : $111,092.80

Maximum Pay Rate : $147,201.60

Apply by Date : 11 / 08 / 2024

Posting Type : Open

The intent of this job posting is to fill one regular, full-time position and establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill current and future, permanent and limited-term, vacancies for up to two (2) years.

We are posting this opportunity for an Associate Civil Engineer Journey along with an Associate Civil Engineer Entry position.

The department will be filling only one position at either level. If you are interested in also being considered for the Associate Civil Engineer Entry, you will need to apply to that requisition separately.

COVER LETTER REQUIREMENT : To further assess your qualifications for this position, please link your skills to the requirements of the job by responding to the questions listed below.

Failure to provide responses to the listed questions may prevent your progression in the selection process for this position.

Describe your experience with electric utility transmission and distribution system and / or public works infrastructure design and construction.

Indicate where your experience was acquired.

• Describe your experience in the design and construction of reinforced concrete foundations and steel structures.
• Describe your experience in developing construction design standards and writing construction specifications and procedures.

Indicate where your experience was acquired.

Describe your experience with Autodesk AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, structural analysis, and other computer software tools you have used in performing civil engineering work.

Indicate where your experience was acquired.

Describe any experience with contract and construction administration.

Purpose

Under general supervision, performs minor to moderately complex civil design and inspection tasks for new construction, modification, and maintenance of SMUD's various assets.

This includes civil work associated with power generating units and supporting infrastructure assets, transmission and distribution substations, transmission lines, distribution lines, and stationary facilities.

This position will also prepare Design Change Notice (DCN) packages in support of these assets. This position will deal with a wide range of civil engineering work.

Nature and Scope

This is the journey level (J) within the Civil Engineer class series. Positions within this classification will demonstrate working knowledge within their functional area independently with minimal oversight.

Under general supervision, positions within this class perform difficult and more complex work than the entry level (E) Civil Engineer as defined by management.

This class is distinguished from the Sr. Civil Engineer in that the latter requires a higher level of complexity, difficulty and level of tasks assigned, broader decision-making authority, and advanced technical knowledge.

Advancement to the Sr. Civil Engineer is done through a formal hiring process.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs minor to moderately complex engineering design on civil / structural SMUD assets.
• Prepares Design Change Notification (DCN) packages for construction and other field work; interprets DCN packages and associated documents;

utilizes a document control system to manage the development and revision of drawings and maps; produces as-built drawings from field data.

Supports field crews and contractors to ensure designs are implemented in construction; assists during the transition of projects from design and construction to operations by preparing schedules and developing project test and acceptance criteria ad hoc reports;

produces reports from field data collection in support of regulatory reporting requirements.

Assists in developing related bid package specifications necessary for bidding and procurement of materials and services related to assigned civil / structural projects;

for less complex projects, may assume primary responsibility for coordinating with supply chain services department on procurement of services and materials necessary to complete projects.

• Performs a broad range of drafting and graphic assignments utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to create and revise drawings and maps associated with engineering design changes and new engineering designs on various SMUD assets.
• Performs field investigations to take measurements and collect data for assigned projects; verifies existing configurations and conditions against documentation;
• produces as-built drawings from field visits and measurements; conducts on-site visits to verify proper facility installations by contractors or SMUD personnel and to ensure conformity with applicable codes and design requirements;

conducts site visits and inspections with contractors and other outside personnel.

May be assigned primary design and coordination role for SMUD projects with lower levels of design and construction / installation complexity;

uses basic project management skills to function as the primary contact from job initiation to job completion, coordinating communication with outside agencies, and consulting with field crews and contractors during the course of the project.

Performs other related duties as needed to include working outside of typical business hours when necessary.

Required Education

A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university

Required Experience Qualifications

Three (3+) or more years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in the design, construction, or maintenance of civil or structural assets

Knowledge Of

• Theory, fundamentals and practices of civil / structural engineering design; theory, fundamentals and regulations governing safety and construction of civil / structural systems and facilities;
• fundamentals, procedures and practices related to construction / fabrication / installation methods, equipment and materials;
• computer aided drafting and design software (such as AutoCAD); fundamentals, procedures and practices related to engineering mathematics, statistical analysis techniques and engineering economics;
• fundamentals and practices of economic analyses of projects and programs; techniques and practices for cost benefit analyses;
• methods and techniques of report preparation and writing; procedures and practices for overseeing contractor's work activities;
• techniques and practices for problem research and resolution; safety policies, practices and procedures; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases;

English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Skills To

• Utilize state of the art computer software to design civil / structural systems and facilities; maintain computer databases for collection, interpretation and reporting of data;
• read and interpret engineering documents and drawings, plans, diagrams and specifications; assess situations, documents and data for conformance to established policy and procedures;
• gather data from appropriate sources and identify relevant factors; identify the key elements that must be modified to achieve a goal;
• interpret, evaluate and apply pertinent policies, procedures, regulations and requirements; interpret, clarify, understand, and evaluate verbal / written information and ideas;
• utilize reasoning and assessment to identify the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches; ensure adherence to established safety policies, practices and procedures;
• schedule and prioritize own work assignments to meeting expected timeframes; compile and prepare technical, statistical and / or analytical reports and presentations;

communicate effectively orally and in writing internally / externally; establish and maintain effective working relationships internally / externally.

Desirable Qualifications

• Professional registration in civil and / or structural engineering in the state of California
• Experience with contract and construction administration.
• Any wood or steel pole or PLSCAD experience.

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) - Who We Are

As the nation's sixth-largest community-owned electric service provider, we're proud of our reputation as one of the best places to work in Sacramento.

Our employees tell us in our engagement surveys they're "Happy, satisfied and engaged" which helps create a workplace that best serves our customers.

Sacramento was named as the 2nd happiest place to work in America by Forbes Magazine. Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and the world-renowned Napa Valley are within easy driving distance of our locations.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

SMUD celebrates diversity, and inspires an inclusive culture based on trust and respect to create belonging and connection among our employees, customers, and communities.

By working together, we are powering positive, equitable opportunities for all. We aspire to be a workplace where you can be yourself, achieve your best, and thrive together.

An example of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is when SMUD signed the California Equal Pay Pledge in 2020.

This requires equal pay for employees who perform "substantially similar work," when viewed as a composite of skill, effort, and responsibility at the time those employees started within that classification.

As such, initial hiring salary range is not subject to negotiation and salaries will vary over time based on performance.

SMUD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications, merit, and business needs and interests.

Why Sacramento, California?

The capitol of California, Sacramento is the state's sixth-largest city, and the 35th largest in the U.S. Local universities include California State University, University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law, and the University of California, Davis and several competitive community colleges.

The UC Davis Medical Center, a world-renowned research hospital, is one of more than a dozen hospitals and shared services centers in the Sacramento region.

Part of the agriculturally-rich Central Valley, Sacramento is at the forefront of the farm-to-fork food movement. Northern California is home to some of the country's top technology companies, including Google and LinkedIn, and a multitude of startups in many industries.

Sacramento is home to the NBA Kings, the River Cats (AAA baseball), the Republic FC (soccer) and the San Francisco Giants, NBA Warriors and NFL 49er's aren't far away.

Sacramento offers an affluent liberal arts community with Broadway, Mondavi Center, Crocker Museum and summer musical theater to name a few.

On-site Work

This role will be an on-site role that will require being in person at one of SMUD's campuses daily to complete work tasks.

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Improper interference with the ability of SMUD employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Req ID : 1738

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