Civil Engineer

CIVIL ENGINEER

In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

This recruitment will establish an OPEN eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Civil Engineer positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill position in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open until 11:59pm on the day the County's needs are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) provides waste management services, protects the environment, and promotes recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations. OCWR operates three active regional landfills, four household hazardous waste collection centers, monitors 21 closed landfills, and administers municipal solid waste collection, recycling and planning for County unincorporated areas. OCWR is a nationally renowned waste management department and is committed to its exceptional record of regulatory compliance and excellence.

Planning & Renewable Energy (P&R) located at headquarters in Santa Ana is responsible for compliance and cost‑effective solid waste disposal and resource recovery operations by providing planning, strategies, standards, and tools for compliance systems, operational optimization, and energy conversion. In addition, P&R manages all renewable energy developments and contracts at OCWR.

RS located at headquarters in Santa Ana is responsible for regulatory compliant operation of solid waste disposal and resource recovery facilities by providing departmental permitting, reporting, and regulatory coordination services, primarily in the areas of solid waste, water, and air regulations.

The South Region Engineering team provides support for regulatory compliance and operations at the active Prima Deshecha Landfill located in San Juan Capistrano, as well as three closed landfills located in Irvine and Newport Beach. South Region Engineering team also supports waste management activities, monitoring environmental controls, and design and review of engineering plans. In addition, the South Region is responsible for the design and construction phases of Capital Improvement Projects.

There are four (4) immediate vacancies with OCWR: one (1) with Planning & Renewable Energy (P&R), one (1) with the Regulatory Support (RS) unit, and two (2) with Prima Deshecha Landfill (South Region). All perform a variety of field and office professional civil engineering work.

This position is primarily responsible for providing technical support to all regions regarding renewable energy program development.

Other job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the research, development, and implementation of new and/or existing conversion technology and renewable energy products
• Create and present data report regarding renewable energy generation and revenue
• Administer third‑party contracts and landfill operating permits
• Provide technical support and problem‑solving to internal stakeholders and external consultants regarding landfill gas collections systems

This position is primarily responsible for providing regulatory support to all regions with respect to current and planned waste & recycling operations.

Other job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Engage with regulatory agencies for regulation development, regulatory coordination, and resolution of compliance issue
• Permitting of new and/or existing waste management and resource recovery services and operations
• Ensure on‑time and accurate execution of activities and inspections as required by permits and regulation
• Ensure on‑time and accurate production of regulatory deliverables
• Administ…