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Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County - Whittier, CA
posted 11 days ago
The Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County invites applications for the position of Research Engineer (Engineering Associate II - Civil Engineer). Engineers in the Wastewater Research Section work on projects related to wastewater treatment, solid waste management, and composting. Projects may involve developing or testing novel treatment concepts, processes or equipment that may have potential applications at Districts' facilities; identifying areas where treatment processes or operations could be optimized; and performing testing to support compliance with existing or proposed regulatory requirements. The work involves regular interaction with other departments and sections including Treatment Plant Operations, Solid Waste Operations and Energy Recovery, Engineering Design, Air Quality Engineering, Reuse and Compliance and Laboratories. This position will provide the incumbent with opportunities to develop project management and team building skills and to gain valuable field experience through project work. Engineers manage all aspects of research projects, including literature review, background research investigations, study plan preparation, bench and pilot system design, construction and operation, coordination with the Districts' laboratories, data analysis, report preparation, presentation of progress and results both internally and at local and national conferences, and related duties as required.