Engineer 1/2 Water Resources

When assigned to any Department: 

• Performs a variety of professional engineering work in connection with the engineering design and operations support for a variety of facilities, infrastructure, programs, and processes.  

• Assists higher level engineers on large and complex projects or acts as a project management engineer on assigned projects; administers project from inception to completion including design, review, public meetings, bidding and construction; develops scope of work; serves as liaison to District staff, developers, engineers, consultants, the general public and external agencies on proposed projects; develops project timelines and sets priorities. 

• Prepares and reviews a variety of engineering reports, contracts, agreements, deeds, RFP’s, and other correspondence; prepares statements of costs, quantities and work performed on projects.  

• Reviews engineering and development design drawing for compliance with regulations; provides input during design process to ensure capital and development projects meet operational needs.  

• Inspects the construction of engineering facilities and materials for conformity with plans and specifications; maintains records from which essential data is compiled. 

• Compiles and computes engineering data and statistics and uses appropriate assumptions, methods and formulae to prepare detailed plans and engineering specifications. 

• Conducts hydraulic and water quality modeling of the water system using District computer programs to assess consumer impacts and system needs. 

• Evaluates the need for consultants and special services; conducts advertising, bidding, and award of contract; manages consultant and contractor contracts; oversees and manages project schedules and budget to ensure project alignment with plans and District initiatives.  

• Prepares and reviews environmental and permit-related documentation. 

• Participates in the administration and management of the grant application process, including providing input and review of project scope, schedule, and cost; negotiates revisions to agreements and/or revises District contract documents for consistency with grant terms; tracks, prepares, and submits grant reimbursable costs and prepares supporting documentation and financial information as required by the grant terms. 

• Responds to questions and inquiries from the general public, developers, contractors, engineering professionals and District staff regarding engineering projects. 

• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of civil, electrical, mechanical and/or environmental engineering. 

• Performs other related work as required. 

When assigned to Water Resources: 

• Interprets field and laboratory data compiled from chemical and physical tests made on soil and groundwater. 

• Assists in determining location of suitable sites for facilities, studying groundwater level patterns and performing investigations of groundwater quality. 

• Oversees investigation and cleanup at Leaking Underground Fuel Tank (LUFT) and Spills, Leaks, Investigation, and Cleanup (SLIC) sites in conformance with local, regional and state guidelines. 

• Prepares letters to other agencies and owners of LUFT and SLIC sites outlining recommendations for hydrogeologic investigation and remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater. 

• Coordinates investigation and cleanup oversight and District project activities with other federal, state and local agencies. 

• Provides field consultation and oversight related to soil and groundwater remediation, groundwater monitoring, and well construction. 

• Reviews civil utility improvement plans submittals for new water systems or developments. 

• Coordinates District’s Well Team activities including investigating causes of water quality issues related to a well or wellfield, conducting tests on wells and equipment, determining causes of well deterioration and making recommendation on rehabilitation, planning for future wells and wellfields, and assisting with installation and removal of pumping equipment.  

• Assists and supports District compliance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA).  

• Performs scheduling, tracking, and accounting of water supply deliveries; models and communicates optimal production schedules based on demands, water supply availability, and production facility constraints. 

• Develops and maintains hydrologic databases and develops hydrologic models. 

• Assists in preparation, review, and assessment of field reports and other monitoring data to determine impacts of upstream activities on watershed lands and, where applicable, verifies these activities are in compliance with permitted conditions protective of the District’s water supply operations.  

• Reviews and coordinates with appropriate personnel the implementation of federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to water quality and water supply operations. 

• Reviews proposed regulations for impacts on the District’s water supply operations; recommends changes in programs and operations to comply with new regulatory requirements; provides advice and technical assistance to District officials/staff regarding water supply operations. 

• Performs data collection, interpretation, econometric and trend forecasting, regression, and other technical analysis and research in support of water resources planning, water supply development, environmental planning, and water management programs.  

• Operates and maintains hydrologic and operational models to assist in planning system operations, optimizing water supply management, and anticipating impacts of proposed system configurations and construction projects.