Assistant Civil Engineer (Water Resources & Regulatory Affairs)

Turlock Irrigation District•Turlock, CA

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About The Position

The Turlock Irrigation District is seeking a qualified Civil Engineer to assist in all aspects of the District’s water augmentation program, with a particular emphasis on groundwater recharge and recovery. The District relies on the conjunctive use of surface water and groundwater to meet the needs of the growers and communities it serves. This role will support the development of groundwater recharge and recovery projects, including the design and construction of water infrastructure facilities. The ideal candidate will have prior knowledge and experience in groundwater resource projects and programs. Responsibilities include assessing the planning, funding, permitting, design, engineering, and technical reporting of groundwater recharge and recovery facilities, assisting in the preparation of technical information for the State Water Board, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and preparing relevant documents and presentations. The Civil Engineering Department Manager oversees this position, with the role involving planning, directing, and performing professional engineering work related to irrigation facilities and project requests from other divisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a focus on civil engineering and/or agricultural engineering courses.
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a professional engineer issued by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (for Senior/Associate levels).
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with both internal and external contacts.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere.
Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.
Knowledge of techniques for preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, reports, and recommendations related to the civil works of the District.
Ability to perform technical engineering work of a complex nature (for Senior/Associate levels).
Ability to effectively prioritize a fluctuating workload, work well under pressure and meet continuous deadlines.
Strong project management skills (for Associate level).
Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, administration, budgeting, and personnel management (for Senior level).
Ability to supervise, train and evaluate staff (for Senior level).
Ability to work independently, with a minimum of supervision (for Senior level).
Ability to coordinate activities with other District personnel and with outside agencies (for Senior level).
Must file a Statement of Economic Interest in compliance with Governmental Code Section 81000 (for Assistant Engineer).
Sign & Acknowledge a Confidentiality Agreement (for Assistant Engineer).

Nice To Haves

Prior knowledge and experience in groundwater resource projects and programs.
Experience in the design and construction of water infrastructure facilities.

Responsibilities

Assess the planning, funding, permitting, design, engineering, and technical reporting of groundwater recharge and recovery facilities.
Assist in the preparation of technical information for the State Water Board for the District’s recent, and potential future, water rights applications.
Coordinate with internal departments, external consultants and contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure all work products align with District goals and compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
Prepare relevant documents, lead meetings, and conduct presentations to a variety of audiences, including internal staff, the District’s Board of Directors, and various regulatory agencies.
Design and produce working drawings and specifications for the construction of related water and electrical structures.
Prepare reports and recommend policies and practices to the Assistant General Manager Water Resources and Regulatory Affairs, General Manager and the Board of Directors.
Represent the District at public meetings.
Prepare project RFQ(s) and recommend selection of bids and consultants.
Coordinate the work of consultants and public and private construction of District facilities.
Review survey descriptions, parcels and subdivision maps.
Prepare and monitor the Civil Engineering Department budgets.
Perform economic and feasibility studies.
Maintain effective communication and coordination of projects with the Civil Engineering Department Manager and the Assistant General Manager Water Resources and Regulatory Affairs.
Perform complex professional engineering work in the design, construction and maintenance of District irrigation facilities, including system modeling and planning, complex calculations, engineering studies, development of construction standards, material and equipment specifications, cost and scheduling estimates, and written reports and presentations.
Ensure compliance with District safety rules, policies and rules and regulations of outside agencies that apply to District operations.
Supervise and develop staff, and their work, as assigned.
Provide on-going feedback regarding work performance and conduct annual performance evaluations.
Supervise and oversee technicians laying-out facility designs and preparing design drawings.
Manage engineering and related construction projects through their design and construction phases including project planning, scheduling, coordination, budgeting, and field inspection.
Assist in long-range capital improvement planning and budgeting, including performing inspections and preparing related studies.
Represent the District in the community and at professional meetings as required.
Comply with and enforce all District rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as required or assigned by supervisor.