Associate Engineer - Senior Civil Engineer

About the role

El Dorado Irrigation District is hiring for Associate Engineer, Associate Civil Engineer, and/or Senior Civil Engineer (multiple vacancies currently available).

Responsibilities

• Designing upgrades to water treatment plants
• Managing construction on wastewater collection systems
• Working on the 21-megawatt hydroelectric power system, including dams, reservoirs, and miles of flumes, canals, siphons, and tunnels
• Managing recycled water distribution projects
• Leading capital improvement planning
• Overseeing public recreation facilities at Sly Park and Silver Lake
• Managing projects from concept through construction
• Coordinating with contractors and consultants
• Reviewing plans and solving problems in the field
• Presenting work directly to the Board of Directors
• For Senior Civil Engineers: leading complex capital projects, mentoring junior engineers, and owning specialized programs such as the Dam Safety Program and FERC power compliance work

Requirements

• Associate Engineer:
  • Either (1) two years of responsible engineering experience similar to Assistant Engineer with the District, along with possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate, or
  • (2) four years of applicable engineering experience similar to Assistant Engineer with the District, with no EIT certificate required.
• Associate Civil Engineer: Same experience requirement as Associate Engineer.
• Senior Civil Engineer: Five years of responsible professional engineering experience, including three years in a role similar to Associate Civil Engineer with the District.
• A valid California driver’s license is required at the time of appointment.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering in the State of California is required for Associate Civil Engineer and Senior Civil Engineer, and is a strong plus for Associate Engineer.

Education, Experience & License

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or a closely related field.

Benefits

• Retiree health coverage (subject to CalPERS vesting schedule)
• 100% employer-paid medical (CalPERS Health Care Program) for employees; 85/15 cost-share for dependents
• Paid Time Off (PTO) based on service time
• 14 paid holidays (includes one personal day and two half-days)
• 40 hours paid administrative leave annually
• CalPERS 2.0% @ 62 for new members; CalPERS 2.0% @ 55 for classic members

Pay

• Associate Engineer: $9,359–$11,376 per month
• Associate Civil Engineer: $10,340–$12,568 per month
• Senior Civil Engineer: $11,429–$13,892 per month

Hiring Incentive

• Up to a $9,000 hiring incentive for Associate Civil Engineers and Senior Civil Engineers, paid in three installments:
  • $3,000 paid at hire
  • $3,000 paid at 12 months of District employment
  • $3,000 paid at 24 months of District employment
• Associate Engineers are eligible for a lesser hiring incentive.