Project Engineer – Capital Improvement Planning (Budget & Finance) JAO
About The Position
The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts is hiring a Project Engineer at the Engineering Associate II, Engineering Associate III, or Civil Engineer level for the Financial Management Department, Budget and Finance Section, Joint Administration Office in Whittier. Under the general supervision of a Supervising Engineer, the position performs professional project engineering work supporting capital planning and the financial stability and long-term viability of the Sanitation Districts. The role partners with departments to evaluate proposed capital projects, supports implementation and improvement of planning and tracking software, and develops prioritized capital improvement plans and funding strategies. It also contributes to budget development, financial reporting, long-term projections, and strategic and business planning for District facilities. The position evaluates project data, develops solutions to new problems, reviews project-based work by consultants, vendors, or temporary agency workers, and recommends improvements to procedures, policies, and agreements.
Requirements
- Valid California Class C driver license.
- Engineering Associate II: Meet one of the listed qualification options: a bachelor's and master's degree in a pertinent engineering discipline; a bachelor's degree in a related science with an Engineer-In-Training Certificate and a master's degree in a pertinent engineering discipline; or two years of professional engineering experience after earning a bachelor's degree in engineering.
- Engineering Associate III: Meet one of the listed qualification options: two years of experience as an Engineering Associate II; or four years of professional engineering experience after earning a bachelor's degree in engineering.
- Civil Engineer: California professional engineer registration and one of the listed qualification options: six years of professional engineering experience after earning a bachelor's degree in engineering; a master's degree in engineering and three years of professional engineering experience; or a PhD in engineering and two years of professional engineering experience.
- Degrees must be from accredited and recognized colleges or universities where specified.
Nice To Haves
- Critical and creative thinking, attention to detail, self-motivation, a positive approach, and collaboration.
- Experience developing project plans, studies, and reports.
- Experience conducting risk and asset management analysis.
- Experience with project tracking.
- Experience working with other departments and consultants.
- Familiarity with the operation of wastewater and solid waste facilities.
- Experience with project budget preparation.
Responsibilities
- Partner across departments to collect and evaluate information related to proposed capital projects.
- Implement software to optimize asset investment planning, manage risk, and maximize value to the Districts.
- Develop prioritized capital improvement plans and funding strategies.
- Build and analyze budgets, quarterly reports, and long-term financial projections.
- Support capital improvement program (CIP) software improvements to enhance project tracking and prioritization.
- Contribute to strategic and business planning for the Districts’ facilities.
- Evaluate project data and develop solutions to novel problems.
- Provide engineering expertise in support of budget development.
- Review project-based work performed by consultants, vendors, or temporary agency workers.
- Recommend improvements to procedures, policies, and agreements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
