Senior Engineer

Water Replenishment District • Lakewood, CA

32d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direction of the Manager of Engineering, plans, manages, coordinates and evaluates assigned programs/projects within the District's Engineering department; directs, supervises, coordinates and participates in the conduct of complex projects and research/analyses for a variety of engineering, capital project and water quality programs; and performs related duties as assigned. Senior Engineers are responsible for planning, managing, overseeing and evaluating an assigned engineering, capital project and/or water quality programs/projects, with significant importance and impact on the District's mission. Incumbents are accountable for attaining program/project results, while being actively engaged in efforts to build project support and coordinate project activities with internal and/or external stakeholders. Assignments are general and of a continuing nature, requiring the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in managing, scheduling, assigning and coordinating the work of assigned programs/projects with that of other departments and external agencies and organizations.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, hydrology or a closely related field; and eight years of professional engineering experience, including experience in engineering or water quality research; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Current, valid registration as a Professional Engineer from the State of California.
• A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy.

Responsibilities

• Plans, manages, coordinates, oversees and evaluates assigned engineering and capital construction programs/projects; formulates overall project goals and researches, develops and implements project plans, schedules and work activities to meet goals and service objectives; obtains necessary permits and ensures project compliance with all applicable local, state and federal requirements and District rules, regulations and permits; evaluates the effectiveness of program/project activities and makes or recommends modifications; develops computer models and evaluates the feasibility of existing and proposed programs/projects; monitors conformance with project budget and other requirements.
• Directs and participates in the preparation of narrative, graphical and statistical project performance, progress and compliance monitoring reports for the District's Board, management, other governmental and regulatory agencies; prepares agendas for District committees in regard to assigned project; prepares technical papers and makes presentations at technical conferences; conducts meetings and briefings on assigned project issues.
• Supervises and oversees the work of assigned professional, technical and support staff, consultants and contractors; prepares requests for proposals and advertises, selects and awards proposals for professional services and contracts; prepares and administers professional service agreements and consultant contracts.
• Develops and carries out program-related research and analysis; develops research concepts, drafts research proposals and obtains necessary funding; directs and oversees the work of research staff and consultants; directs or participates in the analysis of research data and preparation of reports; presents research results to District committees, the Board and at professional conferences.
• Coordinates and integrates project services and activities with other District departments and external agencies; develops project partnerships, where applicable, with external agencies and organizations; establishes and maintains liaison and effective working relationships with external stakeholders, other governmental and regulatory agencies and professional and technical organizations; represents the District at meetings and conferences involving District business and community matters related to assigned projects; meets with local, state and federal agencies/officials on assigned project issues.
• Performs legislative and policy analyses of issues with potentially significant impact on assigned program/project operations and/or funding; formulates approaches and courses of action to address issues identified.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees