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Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County - Whittier, CA

posted 11 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Whittier, CA
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

  • Work on projects related to wastewater treatment, solid waste management, and composting.
  • Develop or test novel treatment concepts, processes, or equipment.
  • Identify areas for optimization in treatment processes or operations.
  • Perform testing to support compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Interact with other departments and sections.
  • Manage all aspects of research projects including literature review and background research.
  • Prepare study plans and design bench and pilot systems.
  • Coordinate with laboratories for data analysis.
  • Prepare reports and present findings at conferences.

Requirements

  • Valid California Class C driver license.
  • Bachelor's degree and master's degree in a pertinent engineering discipline, or
  • 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.

Nice-to-haves

  • Minimum of two years of relevant professional applied research experience.
  • Master's degree or PhD with environmental emphasis in a pertinent engineering discipline.
  • Experience in conducting and documenting applied research.
  • High level of experimental design and analytical skills.
  • Sound verbal and written communication skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and process control.
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