Infrastructure and Energy Resources Planner

Kern County Water Agency; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern County Water Agency is seeking a technically skilled professional to lead or coordinate projects tied to the State Water Project and local water facilities. The role emphasizes infrastructure planning, energy analysis, and data-driven decision making.

The candidate should have five years of increasing responsibility in engineering or energy planning, including supervisory experience, and hold a bachelor's degree in engineering. A California driver license is required, location is Sacramento.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with applicable coursework.
• Five years of increasing responsibility performing engineering, energy resources or planning-related functions; one year of which in a supervisory/leadership capacity.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, practices and techniques applicable to water facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyze findings and make recommendations on project management, budgeting and water management processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead or coordinate activities related to the Agency’s infrastructure and energy interests in the State Water Project and Kern County water-related facilities.
• Collect, monitor, review and analyze operational- and infrastructure-related data; interpret effects on water supply allocations and costs.
• Collect, monitor, review and analyze energy data; interpret effects on water supplies, operations and finances.
• Prepare memoranda and reports; present information to the Agency Board of Directors and management.

Skills

Engineering principles

Project management

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Assist with or lead activities related to the Agency’s infrastructure and energy interests in the State Water Project and Kern County water-related facilities. Represent the Agency on various committees and participate with representatives of other federal, State and local agencies in meetings and processes that affect the Agency’s infrastructure and energy interests in the State Water Project and Kern County water-related facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Lead or coordinate activities related to the Agency’s infrastructure and energy interests in the State Water Project and Kern County water-related facilities.
2. Collect, monitor, review and analyze operational- and infrastructure-related data. Interpret data to determine effects on water supply allocations, water delivery operations and infrastructure costs of the State Water Project.
3. Collect, monitor, review and analyze energy data, including resources, usage and rates. Interpret data to determine effects on water supplies, operations and finances of the State Water Project.
4. Assist with or lead developing information and recommendations; preparing memoranda and reports; and presenting information and recommendations to Agency Board of Directors and management, committees and other organizations.
5. Assist with or leadassigned cost centers/funds annual budget processes.
6. Represent the Agency on various committees and at various meetings related to the State Water Project.
7. May assist with or lead developing, reviewing and commenting on environmental documents and local and statewide water plans, policies, regulations and declarations.
8. May assist with or lead monitoring grant funding opportunities.
9. May direct or lead the work of Agency staff and consultants.
10. Attend and participate in various meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars in and out of town.

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities

1. None.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with applicable coursework.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations

Valid California Class C or higher driver license.

Experience

Five (5) years of increasing responsibility performing engineering, energy resources or planning-related functions; one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory or leadership capacity.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of engineering principles, practices and techniques applicable to the evaluation, planning, design, construction, maintenance and operations of water facilities.
2. Demonstrated ability to research, analyze findings and make recommendations on contract administration, project management (including budgeting, cost projections and cost reductions), engineering, financial and water management processes and procedures.
3. Demonstrated understanding of water management related to developing, operating and monitoring water supplies.
4. Ability to plan, direct, supervise and/or coordinate the work of consultants.
5. Demonstrated proficiency in operating a personal computer and using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
6. Requisite reading, mathematical, written, oral language and presentation skills to perform the essential functions of the job.
7. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
8. Demonstrated ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
9. Ability to travel for extended periods of time, including overnight travel.

Note: A combination of Agency experience and other experience may satisfy these requirements for internal applicants.

Note: Values based on normally scheduled work day.

1With Assistance

OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS

Employment Classification: Full-Time/Exempt

Department: State Water Project

Group(s): Sacramento

Direct Supervisor(s): Assistant General Manager (Sacramento)

Location(s): Sacramento - Senator Building

Safety Sensitive: No

Level of Supervision: Limited

Supervisory Responsibilities: May direct/lead the work of Agency and consultant staff