Project Engineer I or II

Overview

Golden State Water Company is one of the largest investor-owned water utilities in the United States. We deliver quality, reliable water to more than 1 million people in over 80 communities throughout California. Golden State Water has been in business for more than 90 years because we put customers first.

THIS POSTING IS FOR ONE OPEN POSITION WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PROJECT ENGINEER I/II. POSITION OFFERED WILL DEPEND ON THE CANDIDATE'S QUALIFICATIONS.

Project Engineer I: The Project Engineer, serving in a support role, is accountable for the delivery and completion of capital projects on time and within budget. The Project Engineer I represents Golden State Water Company through communications with City, County and other government agencies and other utilities.

Project Engineer II: The Project Engineer II, serving in a high level support role, and working independently on multiple projects, is accountable for the delivery and completion of capital projects on time and within budget. May be required to provide limited supervision and/or direction of support staff. May also report directly to the Capital Program Manager on specific projects. Represents GSWC through communications with City, County and other government agencies and other utilities.

• Assists in the oversight of construction activities for assigned capital projects for Golden State Water Company.
• Coordinates internal and external resources towards the completion of assigned capital projects while balancing the needs of operations and customer service functions and schedules.
• Prepares and monitors and reports on project schedules and budgets and suggests corrective actions when needed.
• Monitors quality control and inspection activities on assigned projects and suggests corrective actions when required.
• Coordinates field changes with appropriate engineering staff.
• Prepares and presents to supervisor periodic reports on progress of assigned capital projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or competencies including physical requirements associated with this job.

• Oversees construction of multiple capital projects for the regulated utilities of American States Water including Golden State Water.
• Works independently on smaller projects when required.
• Coordinates internal and external resources towards the completion of assigned capital projects while balancing the needs of operations and customer service functions and schedules.
• Prioritizes assigned capital projects within area of responsibility.
• Prepares and monitors and reports on project schedules and budgets and implements corrective actions when needed.
• Monitors quality control and inspection activities on assigned projects and implements corrective actions when required.
• Coordinates field changes with appropriate engineering staff.
• Prepares and presents to supervisor periodic reports on progress of assigned capital projects.

The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or competencies including physical requirements associated with this job.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering OR Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of project management software (particularly MS Project) preferred.
• Experience with Power Plan fixed assets software and JD Edwards accounting software packages a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication and analytical skills.

• Bachelors degree in civil, mechanical, electrical or environmental engineering OR bachelors degree in construction management or a closely related field.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state the individual is assigned OR Project management certification by the Project Management Institute (PMI) or the American Academy of…