Senior Engineer

General Description

There will be a 3.9% increase to the salary range for this position, effective July 1, 2024.

Irvine Ranch Water District is accepting applications for aSenior Engineerposition in the Operations Support and Pipelines group in the Engineering Department.

Apply soon as the first round of applications will be reviewed when a suitable applicant pool is obtained.

The District

Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County. IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers.

As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website:www.IRWD.com.

The Position

Coordinates projects, prepares and reviews designs, acts as project manager for large complex construction projects, makes decisions on engineering issues and supervises the work of engineering personnel.

The ideal candidatewill help lead a dynamic team of Engineers andhave hands on water and wastewater design and construction management experience with a desire to supervise and mentor lower level Engineers. Senior Engineers serve as project managers and are challenged by complex design and construction projects related to capital improvement projects.

Summary of Duties

Act as Project Manager for large complex planning, design, and construction projects.

Prepare and review designs submitted by consultants, developers, and other entities for compliance with standards.

Prepare and review specifications and cost estimates.

Review shop drawings and other construction submittals for compliance with the approved plans and specifications.

Prepare progress estimates and recommend change orders/variances.

Provide technical support for water, sewer, and recycled water system operational requirements.

Maintain a variety of records and prepare correspondence and reports in a professional manner complying with District standards.

Prepare agenda items and supporting material for Committee and Board action.

Prepare Requests for Proposals for retaining consultants on engineering and planning projects.

Coordinate projects and maintain good relationships with representatives from other water agencies, city, county, regulatory agencies, and landowners.

Review work, give instruction, and evaluate performance of assigned personnel on a periodic basis.

May supervise lower level staff. May participate in the selection, counseling, and training of employees.

Assume the duties of the Engineering Manager as required.

Operate personal computers including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, scheduling, email, internet, and database software.

Develop and maintain good relationships with District staff from the Departments of Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance. Lead interdepartmental teams when coordinating project tasks.

California Government Code declares that all public employees are Disaster Service Workers subject to such disaster service activities. Perform the duties and activities of a Disaster Service Worker during disaster and emergency events as assigned.

Perform the duties of chair or team member of engineering technical teams, e.g. teams related to IRWD standard drawings, IRWD standard specifications, contractor evaluations, as assigned.

Comply with District safety work-related practices and attend relevant safety training.

Responsible for all other work-related duties.

Qualifications

Education:

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering or related engineering field. A master's degree in civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering or a related field is preferred. For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required.

Experience:

• Seven (7) years of engineering experience is required.

• Supervisory experience is highly desirable.

License/Certifications Required

• A valid Class 'C' California Driver's License is required.

• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of California is required.

Additional Information

IRWD Corporate Values

IrvineRanch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do.

Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website.

We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever-changing world.

IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions.

The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of office/field employees and management. Represent the District in a professional manner when dealing with outside professionals and vendors. Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well established policies, procedures and standards, as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple and difficult requests from others.

Mathematical Ability

Understanding of advanced principles and mathematical reasoning and the ability to successfully apply that knowledge to solve scientific and engineering problems.

Technology Ability

Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Keyboarding abilities sufficient to perform the job.

Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability

Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. Ability to remain calm in crisis and emergency situations. Ability to use discretion when handling and disseminating sensitive information.

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to sit, walk, bend, stoop and stand. Occasionally required to lift up to 25 lbs.

Environmental Adaptability

Noise level is generally equivalent to typical office environment. Ability to work in an environment which may expose employee to hazardous materials and environment. Occasional visits to construction sites where noise level may be higher than typical office environment.