Associate Civil Engineer (Civil/Structural)

East Bay Municipal Utility District; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

East Bay Municipal Utility District is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer with robust structural modeling skills and a strong civil/structural design background to work on buildings, reservoirs, pipelines, buried structures, and foundations in Oakland. The role includes design, analysis, and project leadership with a hybrid on-site/telecommuting arrangement.

The ideal candidate has a civil/structural engineering background, PE licensure (or on track), and experience with seismic design, ASCE/

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ABET-accredited civil, structural, or environmental engineering.
• California registration as a Professional Civil Engineer (PE) is required; structural PE highly desirable.
• Four years of professional civil/structural engineering experience, including two years at the Assistant Engineer level.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for reservoirs, pumping plants, and related water structures.
• Prepare calculations per California Building Code using hand calculations and SAP2000/MathCAD.
• Design civil/site improvements including stormwater, grading, drainage, and landscaping.
• Prepare plans, specs, and cost estimates for construction contracts.
• Provide design support during construction and review RFIs and shop drawings.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with other divisions and agencies.

Skills

Structural modeling

Civil/Structural design

Structural analysis

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited civil/structural engineering

California EIT Certificate

Tools

SAP2000

MathCAD

AutoCAD

Revit

Civil 3D

Bluebeam

Job description

The Position

The Civil/Structural group in the Design Division of the Engineering and Construction Department is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer with structural modeling skills and a strong civil and structural design background to work on a variety of challenging projects, including buildings, reservoirs, pipelines, buried structures, and foundations. The position is based in East Bay Municipal Utility District's administrative office in downtown Oakland. A hybrid schedule that combines on-site work with telecommuting may be available.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Performing structural analysis and design of reservoirs, pumping plants, and other structures related to the storage, transmission, and distribution of water.
• Preparing calculations, based on the California Building Code, for the design of concrete, steel, wood, and masonry structures using hand calculations and modeling software such as SAP2000 and MathCAD.
• Designing civil and site improvements for EBMUD facilities, including storm water management systems, grading, drainage, and landscaping.
• Preparing and reviewing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for construction contract documents.
• Preparing structural and seismic assessments of existing water storage, treatment facilities, and transmission facilities, based on ASCE and AWWA standards.
• Preparing reports and memoranda, recommending conceptual repairs and retrofits, and determining preliminary cost estimates.
• Preparing detailed sketches, by hand or using software such as Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD, or Civil 3D, and communicating design intent to drafting staff.
• Providing design support during construction including reviewing shop-drawing submittals, answering RFIs, preparing design clarifications, and performing special inspections.
• Coordinating the work of the Design Division with other EBMUD work groups and with external agencies and organizations.
• As technical lead on projects, meeting internal client needs and delivering quality results that are within budget and on schedule.
• Keeping up with research and developments in the fields of civil and structural engineering, seismic engineering, and water systems.
• Mentoring and coaching less experienced engineers.
• Leading emergency-response safety assessments of EBMUD facilities.
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the Senior Engineer.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is a creative individual with broad, deep, and up-to-date knowledge of civil and structural engineering including:

• Building codes and water industry codes
• Design documentation
• Seismic design research and practices
• Concrete, steel, masonry, and wood construction
• Construction and constructability reviews

The ideal candidate also possesses the following:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to make technical and non-technical presentations to both professional and lay audiences.
• Experience collaborating on major projects with engineers, scientists, contractors, technicians, field staff, staff from outside agencies, and members of the public.
• Proficiency in civil and structural analysis, design, and construction support.
• Knowledge of current state seismic and building codes.
• Familiarity with ASCE, CBC, ACI, AISC, and AWWA standards.
• Knowledge of water distribution and treatment engineering principles.
• Experience in project planning, preparing contract bid documents for water facilities, and static and dynamic structural analysis using finite element software.

The salary range is $13,124 per month increasing to $13,780, $14,469, $15,192 and $15,952 after 6, 18, 30, and 42 months, respectively.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience that has led to the acquisition of the knowledge and abilities indicated above. Typical means of acquiring the essential knowledge and abilities is a combination of training and experience equivalent to:

1. A bachelor's degree in an ABET-accredited civil, structural, or environmental engineering curriculum OR a California EIT Certificate;
2. Four years of professional civil and/or structural engineering experience (subsequent to obtaining the degree), including at least two years of experience at the level of EBMUD's Assistant Engineer classification; AND
3. California registration as a Professional Civil Engineer. NOTE: California specialty registration as a Structural Engineer is highly desirable.

In addition, candidates must possess a California driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the position and the willingness to work overtime as needed.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the “equivalent combination of education and experience” provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.