Engineer P.E. (Option to Underfill)

Las Vegas Valley Water District•San Jose, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under direction, performs complex professional engineering work in the research, planning, design, construction and installation of mechanical, hydraulic and other elements of a variety of capital construction, maintenance and/or asset management projects; provides engineering support to trade shop personnel in the diagnosis and resolution of mechanical system and equipment malfunctions and failures; and performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in mechanical, materials science or metallurgical engineering.
At least three years of progressively responsible professional mechanical engineering experience, preferably in a water utility.
A valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of Nevada is required for appointment to Mechanical Engineer P.E.
A valid Nevada driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.
Regularly required to sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms; and drive a vehicle.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret highly complex data, information and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions, and interact with consulting engineers, contractors, representatives of other agencies and others encountered in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Certified Reliability Engineer issued by the American Society for Quality (ASQ) is highly desirable.
3 years of experience in design, construction, operation, and maintenance of complex water infrastructure as a Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Construction engineer.
Comfortable working in both field and office settings.
Strong communication skills to effectively engage with coworkers, contractors, vendors.
Experience with Enterprise Asset Management systems, asset management data records, and lifecycle planning to support replacement priorities.
Proven background in infrastructure improvement projects, including pipeline rehabilitation, cathodic protection, and trenchless technologies.
Experienced in water main condition assessments using advanced inspection and testing methods.
Experienced in the startup and commissioning of large potable water pumping plants.
Strong analytical skills, including KPIs and dashboards.
Familiarity with ESRI GIS.

Responsibilities

Performs complex professional engineering work in the research, planning, design, construction and installation of mechanical, hydraulic and other elements of a variety of capital construction, maintenance and/or asset management projects.
Provides engineering support to trade shop personnel in the diagnosis and resolution of mechanical system and equipment malfunctions and failures.
Makes complex engineering computations.
Prepares and/or checks and approves design plans and specifications for a wide variety of mechanical systems-related projects.
Performs difficult engineering research and analyzes complex engineering and mathematical problems, evaluating alternatives and recommending or adopting effective courses of action.
Exercises initiative and sound judgment in carrying work responsibilities within District standards and guidelines.
Uses a computer and standard engineering and business applications.
Communicates clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Establishes and maintains highly effective working relationships with other divisions and departments, consulting engineers, contractors, staff and others encountered in the course of work.