Water Infrastructure Engineer (Assistant/Associate)

Sacbar; Concord, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Public Service

Collaborative culture

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) seeks two Assistant/Associate Engineers to join the Construction Division in the Engineering Department, based in Concord, CA. You will contribute to improvements across water storage, treatment plants, dams, and other critical facilities while supporting CCWD’s mission and capital projects.

You will build relationships with colleagues, contractors, and public agencies; develop schedules; manage changes; and uphold safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction of new applicant services projects and a variety of emerging projects outside of the Capital Improvement Program.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, contractors, and consultants.
• Develop project schedules and identify priority tasks and critical path elements.
• Coordinate contract change orders, submittals, and requests for information (RFIs).
• Administer consultant contracts, coordinating efforts between consultants and project stakeholders to ensure timely and effective project delivery.
• Communicate project updates and key issues to CCWD management, internal departments, partner agencies, local jurisdictions, private and public utilities, and the public.
• Promote safe project execution by coordinating Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Energy Control Procedures (ECP), identifying construction hazards, and fostering a strong safety culture throughout construction.
• Assess and manage risks related to project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Act as a technical resource, providing expertise and guidance across various CCWD initiatives.

Job description

Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) seeks two Assistant/Associate Engineers to join the Construction Division in the Engineering Department, based in Concord, CA. You will contribute to improvements across water storage, treatment plants, dams, and other critical facilities while supporting CCWD’s mission and capital projects.

You will build relationships with colleagues, contractors, and public agencies; develop schedules; manage changes; and uphold safety and quality standards.