Assistant Engineer

Irvine Ranch Water District | Irvine, CA

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Posted Date 10/08/2024
Description

Salary: $7,878.74 – $10,635.00/monthly

Under direction, plans and oversees the planning, design and preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates for water, sewage and recycled water systems engineering work with emphasis on design, construction and operations. Coordinates various planning efforts and serves as project manager related to capital improvement projects. Incumbent will be assigned to work within the Development Services group in Infrastructure Planning.

 For the full job description and responsibilities of the position, please click here. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a trainee level classification in the professional engineering series. Under close supervision, incumbents perform routine to moderate professional engineering work, requiring the application of fundamental engineering principles and previous trainee/internship experience. Assignments are within the design and procedural framework established by higher-level employees and generally moderately difficult in scope. The Assistant Engineer works with increasing independence as experience is acquired.

Summary of Duties:

  • Act as Project Manager/Engineer for simple to moderately complex planning, design, and construction projects.
  • Prepare correspondence and reports in a professional manner complying with District standards.
  • Prepare agenda items and supporting material for Committee and Board action.
  • Develop preliminary and final designs for a wide variety of engineering projects.
  • Maintain a variety of records and prepare correspondence and reports in a professional manner complying with District standards.
  • Prepare contractual documents on design and construction projects.
  • Review designs submitted by consultants, developers, and other entities for compliance with standards.
  • Review shop drawings and other construction submittals for compliance with the approved plans and specifications.
  • Prepare Requests for Proposals for retaining consultants.
  • Review work of and give instruction to consultants.
  • Comply with District work-related safety practices and attend relevant safety training.
  • Responsible for all other work-related duties.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

Education:

  •  A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering or a related field, and experience as described below. Work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required. 

Experience:

  • Six (6) months of professional engineering experience, preferably with a public agency or consultant/contract provider to a public agency. Experience gained through college internship or other work-study program qualifies for this level. An Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) Certificate and two (2) years of college may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree or equivalent requirement. A California E.I.T. is highly desirable.
  •  CAD experience desirable.

Licenses and Certifications

  • A valid California Class C driver’s license is required.
  • Engineering-in-Training (E.I.T.) Certificate or State of California Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration as noted.

 IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

All applicants are required to complete and submit a District application form online and answer the supplemental questionnaire. Stating “See Resume” is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of the District online application. To apply, click on the “Apply” link located at the top of this page.

 New users must create an account first. Click on this link for instructions on how to set up your account and apply for the first time: Online Employment Application Guide

Applications will be reviewed by the Human Resources Department and the subject matter expert. Those applicants possessing the most pertinent qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include:

Spark Hirea one way video-interview, evaluating the candidates’ ability to convey their training and experience.

Writing Skills Assessment: which will evaluate the candidates’ ability to effectively communicate in writing.

Oral Interview Examinationwill evaluate the candidates’ experience, training, education, and abilities in relation to those factors which are essential for successful performance on the job. 

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Irvine Ranch Water District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you consider yourself a person with a disability, you may contact the Human Resources Department for a reasonable accommodation.   

Job Category
Local Government
Career Level
Mid Level

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