Assistant Engineer

MONTEREY REGIONAL WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT • Marina, CA

2d • $55 - $70

About The Position

Under general direction, the Assistant Engineer performs technical and specialized work to help ensure compliance with environmental protection programs in solid waste management and landfill operations, ReGen Monterey’s approved Operations Plans, building codes, and professional standards. The role coordinates and performs professional engineering work related to air, landfill gas, groundwater, stormwater, and wastewater sampling; the waste acceptance program; monitoring and regulatory reporting; and environmental control system performance. The Assistant Engineer works with other departments, regulatory agencies, and the public, and performs other duties that support compliance with permits and regulatory requirements.

This is the first working-level position in the professional engineering series. The incumbent performs entry-level professional engineering field and office work under the direct supervision of an Associate Engineer or Senior Engineer. The position provides engineering and technical support for the design, permitting, operation, and maintenance of facilities and landfill environmental control systems, and supports environmental protection programs and related projects. The employee coordinates or conducts sampling, monitoring, inspections, testing, recordkeeping, and reporting; reviews data and reports; and supports recommendations for infrastructure improvements or corrective actions. The role also supports approvals for special waste disposal under ReGen Monterey’s Waste Acceptance Program.

The position is based in Marina, California, and is full time on the day shift. It requires a bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering or a related field, 1–2 years of related experience, a valid California driver’s license, and an Engineer-in-Training certificate. The candidate must pursue and obtain a California Professional Engineer license within five years, unless already holding a recently obtained PE license.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of civil engineering, environmental protection, and compliance-related experience.
• Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate.
• Possession of a valid and current California driver’s license.
• Pursue and obtain a California Professional Engineer (PE) license within five years, unless the candidate already possesses a recently obtained PE license.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and CAD, general computer proficiency, and ability to learn and use job-related technical software.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices applied to solid waste management, including planning, development, design, maintenance, construction, and operation of solid waste and landfill facilities and related public works facilities.
• Knowledge of permitting requirements and processes for solid waste and landfill operations.
• Working knowledge of the chemical and physical characteristics of organic and inorganic waste.
• Working knowledge of chemistry, engineering, biology, geology, hydrology, and water, air, and soil quality management principles.
• Working knowledge of research methodology and standard statistical procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable County, State, and Federal laws, codes, and ordinances related to solid waste and landfill facilities.
• Knowledge of customer service practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of quality assurance and quality control principles and practices.
• Knowledge of safety laws, programs, and requirements related to ReGen operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
• Ability to regularly sit, communicate in person and by telephone, operate standard office equipment and a keyboard, and reach with hands and arms; frequently walk and stand on uneven ground; and lift boxes weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks with interruptions and deadlines, analyze and solve policy and operational issues, interpret data and documents, use mathematical reasoning, learn and apply new information, and interact with management, personnel, and the public.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, with exposure to varying temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, noise, garbage, foul odors, potential hazardous materials and chemicals, and moving vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical support for the design, permitting, operation, and maintenance of building facilities and landfill environmental control systems, including stormwater, leachate, underdrain water, groundwater, and landfill gas.
• Assist with implementing environmental protection programs and related projects in coordination with the Senior Engineer.
• Coordinate sampling, monitoring, and reporting programs for landfill operations and other ReGen operations, including air quality, landfill gas, groundwater, stormwater, leachate, and soils.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and permits, directly or through management of consultants and service contracts.
• Prepare written correspondence, reports, and other materials.
• Assist in investigating site information and conditions for maintenance or capital improvement projects and complaints related to regulatory compliance.
• Maintain environmental compliance records, project files, and environmental protection data tracking systems; provide related reporting information and statistics.
• Supervise inspections of industrial waste users for compliance with regulatory standards.
• Monitor and interpret conditions during storms and other hazardous situations and recommend appropriate actions.
• Conduct field tests and train staff in proper sampling and inspection techniques.
• Perform inspections and document field-collected data and observations.
• Review, analyze, and interpret test results and coordinate with the Senior Engineer and other staff on recommendations for infrastructure improvements or problem correction.
• Assist with reviewing draft environmental and project reports for internal and external audiences, directly or through management of consultants and service contracts.
• Support administration of customer special-waste disposal approvals under the approved Waste Acceptance Program.
• Maintain an assigned work schedule and meet attendance standards; provide good customer service, maintain effective working relationships, and show cooperation and respect to coworkers and supervisors.
• Participate in public meetings and give presentations in person and on camera to staff, the Board of Directors, and members of the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level