Project Engineer – Capital Improvement Planning (Budget & Finance) JAO

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts in Whittier seeks a Project Engineer: Engineering Associate II, III - Civil Engineer to support capital planning and budgeting activities within the Budget and Finance Section, Joint Administration Office.

Under supervision, you will collect information, develop capital improvement plans, build budgets, and analyze long-term financial projections while coordinating with consultants and other departments to maximize value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or master's degrees in engineering or related science per options.
• EIT certificate or P.E. license may be required for progression.
• 2+ years of engineering experience may qualify for Associate levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist in capital project management and CIP software enhancements.
• Develop prioritized capital improvement plans and funding strategies.
• Build budgets, quarterly reports and long-term projections.
• Collaborate across departments to optimize asset investment planning.
• Review consultant/vendor work and suggest procedural improvements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (accredited)

Bachelor's degree in related science with Engineer-In-Training Cert. and master's in engineering

Two years of professional engineering experience after bachelor's

Engineering Associate II experience (2 years) option

Professional Engineer license (CA) for Civil Engineer path

Job description

PROJECT ENGINEER: ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE II, III - CIVIL ENGINEER

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OUR MISSION

The Sanitation Districts protect public health and the environment through innovative and cost-effective wastewater and solid waste management, and in doing so convert waste into resources such as recycled water, energy and materials.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, BUDGET AND FINANCE SECTION, JOINT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, WHITTIER

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform a variety of professional project engineering work to support capital planning and ensure the financial stability and long-term viability of the Sanitation Districts.

JOB SUMMARY:

The major job responsibilities are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description.

Under the general supervision of a Supervising Engineer, the incumbent will help shape the future of capital project management at the Districts. This collaborative, analytical role will:

• Partner across departments to collect and evaluate information related to proposed capital projects
• Implement software to optimize asset investment planning, manage risk, and maximize value to the Districts
• Develop prioritized capital improvement plans and funding strategies
• Build and analyze budgets, quarterly reports, and long-term financial projections
• Support capital improvement program (CIP) software improvements, enhancing how projects are tracked and prioritized
• Contribute to the strategic and business planning process for the Districts’ facilities
• Evaluate project data and develop creative solutions to novel problems
• Provide engineering expertise in support of budget development
• Review the work of consultants, vendors, or temporary agency workers on a project basis
• Recommend improvements to procedures, policies, and agreements

Candidates must possess all of the following:

• A valid California Class C driver license

ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE II:

• Option 1: A bachelor's degree and master’s degree both in a pertinent engineering discipline from an accredited and recognized college or university
• Option 2: A bachelor's degree from an accredited and recognized college or university in a related science with an Engineer-In-Training Certificate and a master's degree from an accredited and recognized college or university in a pertinent engineering discipline
• Option 3: Two (2) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university

ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE III:

• Option 1: Two (2) years of experience as an Engineering Associate II
• Option 2: Four (4) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university

CIVIL ENGINEER:

• Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer with the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists
• AND:
• Option 1: Six (6) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university
• Option 2: A master's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university -AND- Three (3) years of professional engineering experience
• Option 3: A PhD in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university -AND- two (2) years of professional engineering experience

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate is a critical and creative thinker who is detail-oriented, self-motivated, positive, and collaborative. Desirable experience includes developing project plans, studies, and reports; conducting risk and asset management analysis; project tracking; working with outside departments and consultants; familiarity with the operation of wastewater and solid waste facilities; and project budget preparation.

SELECTION PROCESS:

• Applications and Supplemental Questions will be reviewed and evaluated for relevant experience.
• Candidates considered to have the best qualifications will be invited to an oral interview.
• The selection process will consist of an oral interview weighted at 100%
  • There will be a written assessment included as part of the interview.
• An eligibility list will be established upon completion of the interview based on the interview scores.

NOTE:

The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related pre-employment physical, as well as a reference check, background, check, DMV report, and a drug test.

To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts convert waste into resources, please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Shelley Glasman at (562)-908-42288, ext.1340.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.