Associate Civil Engineer (Geotechnical Engineering)

East Bay Municipal Utility District•Oakland, CA

7d•$13,124 - $15,952•Hybrid

About The Position

The East Bay Municipal Utility District’s (EBMUD’s) Geotechnical Engineering Section (GES), part of the Engineering & Construction Department’s Engineering Services Division, is currently seeking an Associate Civil Engineer who is a motivated and energetic team player with experience in geotechnical engineering, project management, evaluations of dams and structures, as well as surveillance monitoring of dams, field investigations and evaluation of municipal water and wastewater structures and facilities. This individual will lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams as a project manager on complex engineering projects. GES supports the Engineering & Construction Department’s Dam Safety Capital Improvement Program, where projects include retrofits to dams, outlet towers, and spillways. Additional geotechnical work includes the evaluation of existing and proposed tunnels, trenchless installations, and deep foundations. The incumbent will also perform complex engineering analyses and calculations as needed. The most competitive candidates will possess significant knowledge and experience in project planning and management, as well as a thorough knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles and practices. Other requirements include performing detailed design work (i.e. scope development, engineering calculations, technical memorandums, etc.), preparing project feasibility studies and life cycle cost analyses, identifying and mitigating project risks, developing and administering consultant contracts, preparing and comprehending construction contract documents (plans and specifications), reviewing submittals and RFIs, preparing cost estimates and project schedules, and applying other related civil engineering principles and practices. This individual should have experience as the project lead on multi-disciplinary engineering projects directing the work of other engineers, as well as preparing and delivering technical presentations. In addition, candidates should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, have good interpersonal skills (working with other engineers, operations and maintenance staff, federal and state dam safety regulators and other agencies, contractors, consultants, etc.), and be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Flexible/hybrid work from home schedule may be available for some positions in this job classification. The salary range is $13,124 per month increasing to $14,469, $15,192 and $15,952 after 6, 18, 30, and 42 months, respectively. EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in an ABET-accredited civil or geotechnical engineering curriculum OR a California EIT Certificate
Four years of professional civil and/or geotechnical engineering experience (subsequent to obtaining the degree), including at least two years of experience at the level of EBMUD’s Assistant Engineer classification
California registration as a Professional Civil Engineer
Experience in geotechnical engineering
Experience in project management
Experience with evaluations of dams and structures
Experience with surveillance monitoring of dams
Experience with field investigations
Experience with evaluation of municipal water and wastewater structures and facilities
Significant knowledge and experience in project planning and management
Thorough knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles and practices
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills (working with other engineers, operations and maintenance staff, federal and state dam safety regulators and other agencies, contractors, consultants, etc.)

Nice To Haves

California specialty registration as a Geotechnical Engineer is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams as a project manager on complex engineering projects.
Perform complex engineering analyses and calculations.
Perform detailed design work (i.e. scope development, engineering calculations, technical memorandums, etc.).
Prepare project feasibility studies and life cycle cost analyses.
Identify and mitigate project risks.
Develop and administer consultant contracts.
Prepare and comprehend construction contract documents (plans and specifications).
Review submittals and RFIs.
Prepare cost estimates and project schedules.
Apply other related civil engineering principles and practices.
Act as the project lead on multi-disciplinary engineering projects directing the work of other engineers.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations.
Work independently with minimal supervision.