Civil Engineer P.E. (Option to Underfill) - Enterprise Planning

Las Vegas Valley Water District • San Jose, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, performs complex professional engineering work in the research, planning, design and construction of waterworks capital and/or maintenance projects; coordinates the work of professional and technical staff; and performs related duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will have experience in performing strategic planning of water infrastructure, including enterprise planning, facility sizing and design, and capital improvement planning; be knowledgeable and skilled with the use of hydraulic analysis software packages for evaluation of potable water distribution systems; have experience in planning, design, review and construction of water utility projects; and have the skills and experience in communicating civil engineering concepts clearly and concisely.

Requirements

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering.
• Three years of responsible professional civil engineering experience, preferably in a water utility; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of Nevada.
• Ability to review, prepare or direct the preparation of complex plans, specifications and legal contracts.
• Ability to prepare and evaluate engineering studies of large projects.
• Ability to perform difficult technical research and analyze complex engineering and mathematical problems, evaluating alternatives and recommending or adopting effective courses of action.
• Ability to perform accurate engineering calculations and cost estimates.
• Ability to motivate and evaluate assigned staff and provide for their training and professional development.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, drawings, maps, notes, correspondence and other written materials.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.
• Knowledge of theory, principles and practices of civil engineering design and construction.
• Knowledge of principles of physics and mathematics applicable to civil engineering.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of management and supervision, including goals and objectives development and work planning and organization.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of contract administration and project management and evaluation.
• Knowledge of principles, modern techniques and equipment used in design, construction and maintenance of various public works projects, including land surveying.
• Knowledge of strength, properties and uses of construction materials.
• Knowledge of legal guidelines for public works engineering.
• Knowledge of public relations.
• Knowledge of micro-computer applications pertaining to the work.
• Regularly required to sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel objects or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; use math/mathematical skills; perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions; and interact with officials, outside engineers, developers and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in performing strategic planning of water infrastructure, including enterprise planning, facility sizing and design, and capital improvement planning.
• Knowledgeable and skilled with the use of hydraulic analysis software packages for evaluation of potable water distribution systems.
• Experience in planning, design, review and construction of water utility projects.
• Skills and experience in communicating civil engineering concepts clearly and concisely.
• Some positions may require a valid Nevada driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex professional engineering work in the research, planning, design and construction of waterworks capital and/or maintenance projects.
• Coordinates the work of professional and technical staff.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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