Mechanical Engineer (SG-141-26E) Carson

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts•Warren, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (Sanitation Districts) invites applications for the position of Engineering Associate II, III, Mechanical Engineer. The Sanitation Districts protect public health and the environment through innovative and cost-effective wastewater and solid waste management, and in doing so convert waste into resources such as recycled water, energy and recycled materials. The Sanitation Districts are currently recruiting to fill one (1) Engineering Associate II, III, Mechanical Engineer within Wastewater Management Department within the (Warren Facility). The Sanitation Districts are a non-civil service public agency with over 1,700 employees, including over 200 engineers. We are nationally recognized for innovative engineering practices and leadership in designing, constructing, and operating state-of-the-art systems for solid waste and wastewater management. Our Warren Facility in Carson is located off the 110 freeway near the Sepulveda Blvd. exit. The Sanitation Districts also have various opportunities to enhance career growth as evidenced through various programs including tuition reimbursement, professional development, mentoring, and professional dues reimbursement. Benefit information can be found on our website at www.lacsd.org by clicking on the Position Title and then the Benefits tab. WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT WARREN FACILITY, CARSON ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform professional engineering work and coordinate progressively more complex projects in the A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility Section. JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of a Supervising Engineer, the incumbent will plan, conduct, and support engineering projects related to the operation and maintenance of the specialized mechanical systems and wastewater treatment processes; apply various asset management and reliability strategies to mitigate the risk of system failures; develop and recommend engineering solutions for the facility; interact with other Sanitation Districts’ departments, regulatory agencies, and the public; and perform duties to ensure compliance with permits and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

A valid California Class C driver's license
Option A : A bachelor's degree in a pertinent engineering discipline - AND - a master's degree in a pertinent engineering discipline
Option B : A bachelor's degree in a related science - AND - an Engineer-In-Training Certificate - AND - a master's degree in a pertinent engineering discipline
Option C : A bachelor's degree in engineering - AND - two years of professional engineering experience obtained after earning a bachelor's degree in engineering.
Option A: Two (2) years of experience as an Engineering Associate II
Option B: Four (4) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university.
Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer with the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists
Option A : A master's degree in engineering - AND - three years of professional engineering experience
Option B : A PhD in engineering - AND - two years of professional engineering experience
Option C : Six years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience with operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems and equipment such as fuel gas compressors, gas and steam turbines, generators, heat exchangers, flares, blowers, air compressors, engines, pressure vessels, and/or HVAC
Strong data analysis and data management skills in support of treatment plant operations
Experience with capital project planning and implementation
Strong leadership and communication skills to support the implementation of key initiatives involving multiple internal sections, consultants, contractors, regulators, the public, and other external stakeholders
A Bachelor and/or Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in Mechanical Engineering with the California Board of Professional Engineers.

Responsibilities

Plan, conduct, and support engineering projects related to the operation and maintenance of the specialized mechanical systems and wastewater treatment processes
Apply various asset management and reliability strategies to mitigate the risk of system failures
Develop and recommend engineering solutions for the facility
Interact with other Sanitation Districts’ departments, regulatory agencies, and the public
Perform duties to ensure compliance with permits and regulatory requirements