Assistant Engineer

Job Summary

Under general direction of the District Engineer, performs technical engineering work in the planning, design, and construction of District structures and facilities; provides project coordination; serves as District inspector on construction projects; performs related duties as required.

The Assistant Engineer is an advanced classification that is responsible for supporting District engineering projects. The Assistant Engineer is distinguished from the higher-level District Engineer in that the District Engineer requires a PE license while the Assistant Engineer does not.

The Assistant Engineer is supervised by the District Engineer.

The Assistant Engineer does not directly supervise any other positions.

During each two-week period, the Assistant Engineer works a flexible schedule to obtain 80 hours, depending on operational requirements and the consent of the District Manager. May occasionally be required to change working hours and/or work overtime.

• Develops, designs, and plans specifications and cost estimates for the construction and development of District pipeline structures and other facilities.
• Prepares engineering studies and reports on water service issues.
• Performs manual drafting of District maps and pipeline drawings; has knowledge of and ability to develop CAD and GIS.
• Assists staff with the analysis and refinement of field data.
• Prepares estimates of materials and quantities in the development of plans, profiles, maps, and drawings for construction projects.
• Performs hydraulic modeling of District distribution system; analyzes the impact of proposed changes; updates and calibrates the hydraulic model.
• Prepares material lists necessary for construction.
• Assists contractors and the general public with questions regarding water pressure and water quality.
• Represents the District in coordination with other utilities, regulatory agencies, governmental bodies, planning agencies, trade and professional associations, technical groups, and developers.
• Performs basic horizontal and vertical surveys for District projects.
• Prepares correspondence related to engineering functions.
• Collects basic survey control data on dams; assembles data on dams for submittal to Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD).
• Communicates orally with District management, co-workers, and the public in face-to-face, one-to-one, and group settings.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Broad overall District operations including the water delivery and distribution system.
• Concepts, principles, theories, and methods required to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain facilities such as water development and distribution systems, pumping plants, and other hydraulic projects and facilities.
• Principles of engineering economics and their practical application to water development and water distribution.
• Applicable state and federal administrative laws, including procedures, regulations, guidelines, and precedents related to water rights and water development.
• Principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.

• Plan, design, carry out, and coordinate District engineering projects, particularly as they affect water distribution system development, water conservation, and water treatment.
• Work with clients, customers, external stakeholders, and the public to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, establish and maintain relationships, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; understand and apply District practices, policies, and services; provide quality services.
• Express information to individuals or groups effectively, considering the audience and nature of the information; make clear oral presentations and receive feedback.
• Prepare written communications, reports, and presentations in a clear, concise, and organized manner for the intended audience.
• Use applicable computers, software applications, databases, telephones, other office equipment, and automated systems to accomplish work. Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Any combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• OR Three (3) years of increasingly responsible technical engineering experience in design and construction of pipelines, related appurtenances, including pumping and distribution systems, and possession of an EIT certification.

• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor…