Associate Civil Engineer

Under close supervision, performs routine and less complex professional civil engineering work in support of the planning, design, operation, and construction of water, sewer, and recycled water capital improvement, maintenance, and construction projects; and performs related duties as assigned while gaining experience and developing proficiency.

Receives direction from assigned supervisory or management staff. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

This is the entry-level classification in the professional engineer series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Associate Civil Engineer II by the performance of routine and less complex duties while learning the full scope of job responsibilities under close supervision, with limited independence and minimal need for judgment and initiative. Assignments are provided with detailed instructions and close supervision;

incumbents are primarily responsible for learning procedures, developing foundational skills, and assisting in the delivery of work products or services according to established methods and timelines. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements. The Associate Civil Engineer I is distinguished from the Associate Civil Engineer II in that the latter is assigned more complex and technically advanced responsibilities within the unit.

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to provide a representative list of the various types of work that may be performed. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job class, and incumbents may expect to perform other related similar duties. Some of the duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs engineering planning and design for capital construction and improvement programs for the District's water systems and facilities; performs design work including researching data and determining design criteria in accordance with required standards and codes; prepares Water Master Plan reports, the Urban Water Management Plan, and performs related long-term planning.
• Prepares calculations, sketches, specifications and estimates for water supply, treatment, storage, and related distribution facilities.
• Serves as project engineer in support of the Associate Civil Engineer II, Senior Civil Engineer or the Department Head for facilities construction, expansion, and/or refurbishment projects designed in-house or by engineering consultants; evaluates and recommends solutions to problems; generates preliminary design reports; assembles project teams and directs the work of lower-level engineers and technicians on assigned projects; liaisons with developers, contractors, and design engineers.

• Assists in administering construction contracts; reviews construction progress payments and prepares and/or recommends approval of construction change orders; assists in the resolution of field construction and contractor issues and discrepancies.
• Prepares, reviews, and checks engineering drawings, plans, computations, estimates and reports for completeness, accuracy, and soundness of applied engineering principles and District standards.
• Assists in the monitoring of construction work in-progress, including conducting field investigations, to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and standards.
• Assists in preparing engineering economic feasibility and environmental assessment studies on proposed or existing facilities to develop effective project or operation alternatives.
• Assists in preparing contractual documents on design and construction projects, including Memoranda of Understanding and agreements between the District and other regional or local agencies.
• May present the engineering design and project plans to the Board of Directors and community with guidance from the supervisor as needed.
• Obtains required permits and other documents for assigned projects.
• Prepares and/or reviews special engineering studies, cost estimates, requests for proposals, correspondence, records, files, and reports.
• Maintains records of work progress and expenditures of project funds; prepares progress estimates.
• Coordinates with District operations, administrative, and finance staff regarding capital improvement and development projects.
• Performs related duties as assigned.