Associate Civil Engineer (Wastewater Project and Construction Management)

East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) is currently seeking a motivated, experienced, and team-oriented Associate Civil Engineer to join the Wastewater Department’s Project and Construction Management (PCM) Section. PCM section staff support implementation of the Wastewater Department’s $480 million five-year Capital Improvement Program typically as construction managers of complex wastewater collection and treatment system infrastructure improvement and expansion projects as well as project managers for multi-disciplinary consultant design teams. This position provides unique opportunities to gain both construction and design management experience while working on wastewater treatment plant upgrades and traditional infrastructure rehabilitation projects.

The most competitive candidates will possess significant knowledge and experience in project management, design and construction management with a general understanding of wastewater treatment and conveyance processes and experience working in operating facilities. This individual should have experience in leading cross-functional engineering disciplines, preparing designs, managing consultants, directing the work of other engineers, and preparing and delivering technical presentations. The candidate should also possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrate good interpersonal skills with a teamwork-based approach, and work independently with minimal supervision.

The typical work week for this position requires staff to be present in the office for a minimum of three days per week.

Specific job duties include:

- Managing the project construction phase by preparing and understanding construction contract documents (plans and specifications), understanding construction techniques, reviewing submittals and requests for information, negotiating change orders and claims, preparing cost estimates and project schedules, performing testing/training/startup activities, and managing the overall project budget, scope, and schedule.

- To a lesser extent, managing the project design phase by preparing and administering consultant contracts; preparing supplementary design tasks; developing scope, budget, and schedule; reviewing engineering calculations and technical memoranda; identifying and recommending alternatives; resolving key issues; preparing project feasibility studies and life-cycle cost analyses; identifying and mitigating project risks; and developing construction documents.

The salary range is $12,842 per month increasing to $13,484, $14,158, $14,866, and $15,609 after 6, 18, 30, and 42 months, respectively.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) is currently seeking a motivated, experienced, and team-oriented Associate Civil Engineer to join the Wastewater Department’s Project and Construction Management (PCM) Section. PCM section staff support implementation of the Wastewater Department’s $480 million five-year Capital Improvement Program typically as construction managers of complex wastewater collection and treatment system infrastructure improvement and expansion projects as well as project managers for multi-disciplinary consultant design teams. This position provides unique opportunities to gain both construction and design management experience while working on wastewater treatment plant upgrades and traditional infrastructure rehabilitation projects.

The most competitive candidates will possess significant knowledge and experience in project management, design and construction management with a general understanding of wastewater treatment and conveyance processes and experience working in operating facilities. This individual should have experience in leading cross-functional engineering disciplines, preparing designs, managing consultants, directing the work of other engineers, and preparing and delivering technical presentations. The candidate should also possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrate good interpersonal skills with a teamwork-based approach, and work independently with minimal supervision.

The typical work week for this position requires staff to be present in the office for a minimum of three days per week.

Specific job duties include:

- Managing the project construction phase by preparing and understanding construction contract documents (plans and specifications), understanding construction techniques, reviewing submittals and requests for information, negotiating change orders and claims, preparing cost estimates and project schedules, performing testing/training/startup activities, and managing the overall project budget, scope, and schedule.

- To a lesser extent, managing the project design phase by preparing and administering consultant contracts; preparing supplementary design tasks; developing scope, budget, and schedule; reviewing engineering calculations and technical memoranda; identifying and recommending alternatives; resolving key issues; preparing project feasibility studies and life-cycle cost analyses; identifying and mitigating project risks; and developing construction documents.

The salary range is $12,842 per month increasing to $13,484, $14,158, $14,866, and $15,609 after 6, 18, 30, and 42 months, respectively.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

REQUIREMENTS

1. A bachelor’s degree in an ABET-accredited civil engineering curriculum OR a California EIT Certificate.

2. Two years of civil engineering experience at a level comparable to or higher than EBMUD’s Assistant Engineer class (four years professional level experience subsequent to obtaining the degree).

3. California registration as a Professional Civil Engineer.

- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the “equivalent combination of education and experience” provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.