Associate Civil Engineer (Process Engineering)

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

Job summary

East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) in Oakland seeks an Associate Civil Engineer who is motivated, energetic, a team player, and technically proficient in drinking water regulations, treatment, and water quality engineering.

Reporting to a Senior Engineer, this registered professional engineer level position contributes to regulatory compliance, water treatment projects, data analysis, and the design review of capital improvements while integrating advanced analytics and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ABET-accredited civil engineering or CA EIT.
• Four years of professional civil engineering experience.
• California registration as a Professional Civil Engineer.
• Ability to perform office and field duties with a valid CA driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee drinking water regulatory compliance programs.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and analyze water quality across the system.
• Plan and carry out bench- and pilot-scale experiments for treatment technologies and capital projects.
• Develop water quality monitoring plans, coordinate sampling, and analyze data.
• Conduct watershed sanitary surveys.
• Review capital project designs for water quality issues.
• Assess regulatory changes and their impact to District operations.
• Support analytics and work-management system enhancements.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Water quality engineering

Project management

Technical writing

Education

ABET-accredited civil engineering degree or California EIT

Job description

East Bay Municipal Utility District’s (EBMUD’s) Process Engineering Section, part of the Water Quality Office in the Operations and Maintenance Department, is currently seeking an Associate Civil Engineer who is motivated, energetic, a team player, and technically competent and experienced with drinking water regulations, drinking water treatment, and water quality engineering. Reporting to a Senior Engineer, the Associate Civil Engineer is the registered professional engineer level position on the EBMUD civil engineering career ladder.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Oversee drinking water regulatory compliance programs,
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and analyze operational strategies for water quality in all portions of EBMUD’s water system: watersheds, source water reservoirs, treatment plants, and distribution system,
• Plan and carry out bench-scale and pilot-scale experiments to evaluate water treatment technologies, prepare for water treatment plant capital improvements, optimize operational practices, and adjust to changes in source water quality.
• Develop water quality monitoring plans, coordinate sampling, and analyze data,
• Conduct watershed sanitary surveys,
• Review capital project design proposals and drawings for operational and water quality issues,
• Review proposed regulatory changes and assess their potential impact to District’s operations,
• Support the Water Operations Department in the implementation of advanced data analytics and visualization tools and contribute insights to the design and development of work management systems.
• Support and advise the Water Operations Department on a wide range of water quality, regulatory, and water treatment topics.

The most competitive candidates will be proficient in drinking water regulations, water treatment engineering principles, and drinking water quality concerns. They will have knowledge in water chemistry, microbiology, and hydraulics, and have experience planning, conducting, and evaluating complex engineering studies. Furthermore, candidates must possess a high degree of technical literacy, with experience in managing projects, delivering professional oral and written reports, and rapidly adapting to emerging computing platforms.

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 and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an ABET-accredited civil (or closely related) engineering curriculum OR a California EIT Certificate.
• Four years of professional civil engineering experience (subsequent to obtaining the degree).
• California registration as a Professional Civil Engineer.

Must possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the position including both office and field duties, and maintaining a physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, climbing steep stairs and ladders, or walking for prolonged periods of time. A valid California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record are required. Must be willing to work overtime when 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.

The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months. All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment.