Water Resources & Land Use Engineer II

Valley Water; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework program

Job summary

Valley Water seeks an Engineer to assist in reviewing external environmental reports and civil drawings for impacts to water supply, flood protection, and land rights. The role involves preparing comments, communicating with cities, developers, and utilities, and coordinating with Valley Water units to resolve conflicts and reduce impacts.

The ideal candidate will review hydraulic analyses, prepare permits and board agenda materials, and help manage land rights transfers.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of professional engineering experience reviewing and setting conditions for approval of public works, utility, transit, or other land development projects.
• Prepare, understand, and interpret construction plans, specifications, drawings, and other engineering documents.
• Conduct engineering research projects, evaluate alternatives, and prepare effective technical reports.
• Learn, interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable policies, laws, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate encroachment permit requests and issue permits ensuring appropriate conditions, land rights, CEQA compliance, invoicing, and insurance requirements are met.
• Review land development proposals and external projects or planning documents impacting Valley Water facilities and provide technical assistance to cities and the county.
• Prepare written correspondence and communicate verbally and in writing to the public and internal staff.
• Assist in the preparation of documents to facilitate the dedication or exchange of land rights and joint use agreements.
• Respond to public records requests and inquiries related to flooding information and land rights.

Skills

Engineering principles

Water resources

Construction plans

Hydraulic analyses

Technical report writing

Public outreach

Time management

Education

Civil engineering degree

EIT certificate (optional)

Job description

Valley Water seeks an Engineer to assist in reviewing external environmental reports and civil drawings for impacts to water supply, flood protection, and land rights. The role involves preparing comments, communicating with cities, developers, and utilities, and coordinating with Valley Water units to resolve conflicts and reduce impacts.

The ideal candidate will review hydraulic analyses, prepare permits and board agenda materials, and help manage land rights transfers.