Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer – Orange County, CA – Santa Ana, CA, United States

Salary: $ – $ annually
Location: Orange County
Job Type: Full‑Time Regular
Job Number: 1815GE- (O)
Department: OC Waste & Recycling
Opening Date: 09/17/2024
Closing Date: Continuous

This position is scheduled to receive performance‑based merit increases and salary range increases on designated dates. Salary may be negotiable within the stated range based on position requirements and the candidate’s qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

Recruitment will establish an Open‑eligible list that can be used to fill current and future Civil Engineer positions. The list may also be used to fill positions in similar and lower classifications throughout Orange County.

Recruitment will remain open for a minimum of five business days and until 11:59 pm on the day the County’s needs are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.

OCWR provides waste management services, protects the environment, and promotes recycling 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.

Located at headquarters in Santa Ana, P&RE is responsible for compliance and cost‑effective solid waste disposal and resource recovery operations. It provides planning, strategies, standards, and tools for compliance systems, operational optimization, and energy conversion. It also manages all renewable energy developments and contracts at OCWR.

Located at headquarters in Santa Ana, RS is responsible for regulatory compliance of solid waste disposal and resource recovery facilities. It provides departmental permitting, reporting, and regulatory coordination services, primarily in the areas of solid waste, water, and air regulations.

The South Region Engineering team supports regulatory compliance and operations at the active Prima Deshecha Landfill in San Juan Capistrano, as well as three closed landfills in Irvine and Newport Beach. The team also supports waste management activities, monitors environmental controls, designs and reviews engineering plans, and participates in the design and construction phases of Capital Improvement Projects.

There are four (4) immediate vacancies with OCWR: one (1) in P&RE, one (1) in RS, and two (2) at Prima Deshecha Landfill (South Region). All positions involve a variety of field and office civil engineering work.

Primary Responsibility:
Provide 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 reports 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 collection systems.

Primary Responsibility:
Provide regulatory support to all regions regarding 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 issues.
• 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.
• Administer third‑party environmental and laboratory contracts.
• Provide technical support and problem‑solving to internal stakeholders and external consultants regarding compliance requirements.