Utility Associate Civil Engineer

About the role

The Water Resources Department, Administrative Division seeks a Utility Associate Civil Engineer to perform professional engineering work involved in the design, inspection, and construction of engineering projects including water, stormwater, and wastewater systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage Water Resources Projects: Oversee project staff and consultants; establish design criteria; prepare cost estimates; coordinate bidding processes; and ensure compliance with project schedules and budgets.
• Conduct Engineering Analyses and Reviews: Perform hydraulic analyses using modeling software; evaluate blueprints and plans for developments; calculate fire flows and prepare required forms for the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
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• Coordinate Regulatory Compliance and Reporting: Prepare annual reports for State and County agencies; obtain necessary permits for water mains and wells; and ensure projects align with local, State, and Federal codes.
• Oversee Construction and GIS Development: Supervise construction inspections; prepare and review change orders, progress payments, and as-built plans; and oversee the development and operation of the City’s GIS system.
• Provide Technical Expertise and Support: Assist other divisions, provide public counter support, and represent the department in Development Review Committee meetings and public forums.
• Develop Standards and Secure Grants: Participate in creating engineering standards and apply for State and Federal grants to support Water Resources projects.

Requirements

• A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: Training And Experience A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering.
• Three years of experience performing duties comparable to a Utility Assistant Engineer.
• Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C driver's license at the time of application. Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is required at the time of application.

Qualifications

• Training And Experience: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering.
• Experience: Three years of experience performing duties comparable to a Utility Assistant Engineer.
• Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C driver's license at the time of application. Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is required at the time of application.

Skills

Proficient in engineering design and database software, utilizing expertise to solve multi-disciplinary engineering problems and prepare detailed technical reports. Excellent in project management, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations, and effectively resolving complex regulatory, design, and public relations challenges.

Benefits

• Benefits Package: Includes a 4/10 work schedule with Fridays off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, participation in CalPERS, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and medical flex spending account program.
• Education Incentive Pay: 6% increase to salary after education verification for those holding a Master’s Degree or higher.

Pay

Salary scale plan is composed of five steps. Merit step increases are based on meets standards performance, except step 4 and 5, which requires exceed standards performance.

Schedule

Most employees including certain Police Department employees work a 4/10 work schedule. 24-hour operations personnel may be assigned to a 12-hour (12/80) schedule. City Hall Employees work Monday through Thursday, with City Hall being closed every Friday.

Special Requirements

• Physical Skills and Work Environment: Ability to work in a standard office environment with some exposure to outdoors; ability to travel to different sites and locations.