East Bay Municipal Utility District’s (EBMUD’s) Design Division, part of the Engineering and Construction Department, is seeking an Assistant Engineer (Civil/Structural) who is motivated and energetic with a strong structural design background and structural modeling skills. This individual should be able to handle a wide variety of challenging projects, including buildings, reservoirs, pipelines, buried structures, and foundations.
The Assistant Engineers in this Section are responsible for performing a variety of design work for complex engineering projects involving multiple disciplines, including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, and/or instrumentation and control elements. The Assistant Engineer may exercise some latitude for independent judgment.
Assistant Engineers in the Design Division’s Civil/Structural Section will be responsible for the following duties and assignments:
•Performing structural analysis and design of reservoirs, pumping plants and other facilities and structures related to storage, transmission, and distribution of water.
•Preparing calculations for design of concrete, steel, wood, and masonry structures based on the California Building Code, and using hand calculations and commercial computer modeling software such as SAP2000 and MathCAD.
•Designing civil and site improvements, including storm water management systems, grading, drainage, landscaping, and other improvements for EBMUD facilities.
•Preparing and reviewing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for developing construction contract documents.
•Preparing structural and seismic assessments of existing water storage, treatment, and transmission facilities, based on ASCE and AWWA standards.
•Preparing reports, recommending conceptual repairs and retrofits, and planning level cost estimates.
•Preparing detailed sketches by hand, CAD software, Revit, AutoCAD or Civil3D software, and communicating design intent to drafting staff.
•Providing design support during construction, reviewing shop-drawing submittals, answering RFIs, preparing design clarifications, and performing special inspections.
•Coordinating the work of the Design Division with other work groups within EBMUD and with other agencies and organizations outside of EBMUD.
•Assisting in the preparation of written reports, correspondence, memoranda for review and approval by others.
•Keeping current with new developments and research in the fields of civil and structural engineering, seismic engineering, and water systems
•Performing related duties as assigned by the Senior Engineer.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The Ideal Candidate Will Be a Creative Individual With Broad, Thorough, And Diverse Knowledge Of Current Civil And Structural Engineering Including
•Building codes and water industry codes
•Current seismic design practices and research
•Concrete, steel, masonry, and wood construction
•Construction and constructability reviews
•Ability to apply first principles to the development of unique solutions and designs
In addition, the ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both oral and written; the ability to make technical and non-technical presentations to both professional groups and lay audiences geared to their levels of understanding; and experience working with others on major projects including other engineers and scientists, contractors, technicians, field staff, outside agency staff, the public, and others.
The most competitive candidates for the regular position in the Civil/Structural Section will demonstrate proficiency in: civil and structural analysis, design, and construction support; knowledge of current state seismic and building codes; familiarity with current ACI, AISC, and AWWA codes; water distribution and treatment engineering principles; project planning; oral and written communication skills; experience with producing contract bid documents for water facilities; and static and dynamic structural analysis using finite element software.
Your experience will also demonstrate experience working on and providing support for engineering projects from conception through construction phases; preparation of drawings and specification, conducting engineering studies; writing technical reports; and preparing and delivering technical presentations.
This position is eligible for a hybrid onsite and telecommuting arrangement based upon terms agreed upon between the employee and supervisor. Work from home may be allowed for specific job duties.
The salary range is $11,629 per month increasing to $12,210, $12,821, $13,462 and $14,135 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.
full time
$11,629-$13,462Oakland, CA5 days ago
