Associate Engineer

SALARY:  $11,141.00 - $13,457.00 Monthly

OPENING DATE:  12/18/2024

Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for water systems and infrastructure? Do you thrive on leading complex projects from conception through completion? If so, we want to hear from you!

Marin Water is seeking two (2) Associate Engineers to join the Engineering & Drafting Section of the District's Engineering Division. Under general direction, this position will be responsible for planning, scheduling, leading, and executing technical and professional engineering work related to the design, construction, and operations of our water systems. You’ll be an integral part of ensuring the efficient operation and management of critical water infrastructure, making a direct impact on the health and sustainability of the community we serve.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as this recruitment may close at any time without notice.

Definition

Under direction, plans, schedules, supervises and performs difficult professional and technical engineering work in the areas of planning, design, construction, and operations of the water system; conducts studies, analyzes data and prepares reports on a wide variety of District operations; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the fully-qualified working level in the engineering series.  Individuals in this class are usually project managers or have major responsibilities for system planning, design and construction, system operation and protection depending on assignment.  Positions in this class are assigned complex engineering projects involving responsibility for the timely completion and sound financial management of such projects, often involving supervision of other engineering personnel and coordination with personnel and resources from other divisions throughout the District and outside entities.

Typical duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Directs or performs the preparation of project schedules, designs, construction plans, cost estimates, specifications and bidding documents for a variety of District projects;
• may analyze the water system to determine what projects and operational procedures are necessary to improve water distribution and water quality;
• manages construction contracts including directing contractors;
• monitors progress on construction projects;
• directs, or may perform, inspections of construction projects;
• may prepare or assist in the preparation of grant applications for State and Federal funding;
• prepares Requests for Proposals for consultants and administers consultants' work on projects;
• may provide technical information to engineering officials of other governmental jurisdictions, District staff and the public, and coordinates with same;
• keeps abreast of new technological developments through contact with vendors and suppliers;
• orders supplies, materials and equipment when necessary;
• prepares engineering reports and processes progress payments for construction work;
• may administer and manage corrosion protection programs;
• coordinates project development with other participating disciplines;
• calculates and monitors project costs;
• may train and evaluate the work of subordinates; and
• ensures that safe working conditions are maintained.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of:
• Principles, practices, regulations and methods of engineering work in the areas of assignment as applied to the planning, design and construction, operation and water quality of water systems projects, or field operations involved in the construction and maintenance of water system facilities;
• design principles, strengths of materials and stress analysis in designing water supply, storage, transmission and distribution systems;
• California Department of Public Health and American Water Works Association standards;
• principles of organization, supervision and training;
• proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and writing practices;
• statistics and mathematical models;
• use of computer software commonly used in a water engineering environment;
• project scheduling and financial management; and
• principles of fire and building code requirements.

Ability to:

• Prepare accurate schedules, budgets, plans, specifications, cost estimates and engineering reports;
• make accurate engineering computations and drawings;
• plan and supervise, either in person or through subordinates, the design and construction of engineering projects in their professional field;
• conduct technical engineering research work, make detailed analyses and write comprehensive reports;
• prepare clear and concise records, reports, and correspondence;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• drive a vehicle depending upon job assignment; and
• travel to off-site work locations and meetings depending on job assignment.

Training and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• A Bachelor's degree in an engineering curriculum which is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET);

and;

• Three years of increasingly responsible engineering experience in the areas of assignment relating to water system facilities planning, design and construction, or water quality, including one year of supervisory and/or project management experience.

Other Requirements

• Per California Government Code, Title 1, Division 4, Chapter 8, Section 3100 “all public employees are hereby declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.”

Licenses and/or Certifications

• Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles and satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California.
• Possession of a D2 Water Distribution Operator license issued by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) is required within one year of appointment.

About Marin Water

The District provides high-quality drinking water to customers and visitors of its service area. The District is a medium-sized, municipal, water agency with a Board of Directors/General Manager organizational structure, 240 full-time employees and a $107,895,000 combined annual operating and capital budget for FY 2021. Annually, the District delivers water to 190,000 residents and businesses in the central and southern portions of Marin County and has stewardship responsibilities for 21,000 acres of pristine watershed lands on Mt. Tam. The District’s two water treatment plants and one finishing plant produce an average of 22 million gallons of water per day that are delivered to customers through 900+ miles of pipeline 95 pumping stations and 138 storage tanks.

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