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Posted: 23-May-23
Location: California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $114,816.00 - $139,547.20 year
Salary Details:
Required Education:
Orange County Sanitation District
Associate Engineer (Construction Management)
Description
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What do you value in your next job?
At the Orange County Sanitation District our Core Values form the framework of our organization and reinforce our professional work ethic. If the following values ring true with you, we'd love to invite you to explore our career opportunities further.
Integrity, Inclusion, Honesty, and RespectWe aspire to the highest degree of integrity, inclusion, honesty, and respect in our interaction with each other, our suppliers, our customers, and our community. We strive to demonstrate these values in our actions, commitments, and service.Leadership, Teamwork, and Problem SolvingWe lead by example, acknowledging the value of our resources and using them wisely to achieve our mission. We strive to reach OC San goals through cooperative efforts and collaboration with each other and our constituencies. We work to solve problems in a creative, cost-effective, and safe manner, and we acknowledge team and individual efforts.Customer Service, Transparency, and AccountabilityWe are committed to acting in a timely, accurate, accessible, and transparent manner through excellent customer service. We are committed to act in the best interest of our internal and external stakeholders.Resiliency, Innovation, and Learning
We continuously develop ourselves, enhancing our talents, skills, and abilities. We recognize that only through personal growth and development will we progress as an agency and as individuals.SafetyWe are committed to providing a safe work environment. We will demonstrate leadership, promote individual accountability, and participate actively in the advancement of our health and safety practices.
OC San is currently looking to fill the role of an Associate Engineer (Construction Management).
Under general direction, an Associate Engineer performs a wide variety of engineering duties involving the management of construction and/or rehabilitation of wastewater treatment facilities and collection systems. Serves as the assistant Resident Engineer for OC San reporting to the Resident Engineer on major Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and Resident Engineer for smaller projects. Provides technical information to other project team members, researches problems and issues in a timely and professional manner, and performs related work as required. This Engineer will be responsible for providing support to answer and process Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Change (RFC); coordinating the evaluation and processing of contractors' Progress Payments; coordinating construction submittal and/or shop drawing review comments; assisting or facilitates progress and special meetings with project stakeholders and producing accurate and timely meeting minutes; preparing documentation for Requests for Proposal (RFP), coordinating and gathering information for negotiating changes, and issuing Field Change Orders (FCO); providing support for the evaluation of baseline schedules, monthly schedule updates, and Time Impact Analyses (TIAs); enforcing and overseeing safety and regulatory requirements; and preparing studies for formulating and evaluating designed solutions to issues encountered during construction.
This individual provides technical support and expertise in design and construction to the project team during the design, construction, commissioning, and closeout phases of a project; evaluates and interprets complex engineering drawings and specifications; performs a variety of duties involving the administration of construction contracts (including coordinating work with inspection staff, other Departments, consultants, other agencies, and the public); provides support to prepare complex engineering plan clarifications and changes during construction; verifies that contract work meets Contract Document and regulatory requirements; provides construction engineering support to successfully complete projects within approved budgets and schedules; ensures established OC San standards, policies and procedures, and best practices are consistently applied; and prepares a variety of administrative, technical, and budget related reports and correspondence.
Qualifications & Requirements
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Required:
- Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education, with major coursework in civil, mechanical, chemical, electrical, or environmental engineering, or a related field.
- Two (2) years of increasingly responsible engineering experience.
- Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
- Possession of an Engineering-In-Training certificate.
- Valid registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of California.
- Major course work in Civil Engineering.
- Previous experience with water/wastewater treatment infrastructure and facilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work closely with contractors and OC San/public agency staff to administer construction projects valuing several million dollars on pipeline, water/wastewater treatment facilities, and/or similar heavy construction (not residential or commercial) projects.
- Negotiating skills to resolve pending contract changes and issues on construction projects
- Experience with construction management software and an understanding and knowledge of P6 CPM (Critical Path Method) scheduling software.
- Proficient Microsoft software (Excel and Word) experience to produce reports and document projects.
Recruitment & Selection Process
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Vacancies: 1
(an eligible list may be established for future vacancies)
Apply online at: www.ocsan.gov/jobs
APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE: Thursday, June 1st, 2023; 5:00 P.M.
(or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received)Hiring Salary Range: $114,816.00 - $126,588.80/Year
(starting salary will be within this range based upon qualifications)
Supplemental Information
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Disaster Service Workers:
All Orange County Sanitation District employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the Orange County Sanitation District requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Physical Demands- Mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various OC San sites, projects, and/or meetings; primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required; occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information; ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 35 pounds.
- Mobility to work in changing site conditions; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, and bend, to climb and descend ladders.
- May be required to perform some light physical work; lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 51 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.
- Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
- Vision to inspect site conditions and work in progress.
- Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
- Finger dexterity to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.
- Frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards.
- Office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.
- Field work with exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants.
- Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
- Probationary Period: All OC San employees, except classifications considered “at-will”, are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, policies, and/or resolutions. Employees who have not yet successfully completed their initial probationary period serve “at-will” and may be released from employment without cause or recourse to any appeal or grievance procedures.
- Pre-Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of OC San’s pre-employment process, which includes a background investigation, a physical examination, and a drug screen.
- Work Location Assignment: Employees will be assigned to a work location based on business needs which may be located at any/all of OC San locations; this work location may be changed at any time.
Other Information
For the full range of duties, responsibilities, and essential job functions please review the Classification Specification for this position found on our website.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate, through their application materials, that they meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the job announcement and class specification to receive further consideration. However, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process.
False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.
To ensure your application is accurate and complete, please review the Job Application Guide.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of OC San’s pre-employment process, which includes a background investigation and a physical examination. For some positions, this may include a drug screen. False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.
Reference Checks will be conducted by OC San to verify employment related information for all potential employees once a contingent job offer is made during the background investigation process. This is done to ensure that individuals who join OC San are well qualified and have a strong potential to be successful in their employment. The extent of the inquiry will depend on the position being applied for, but will at least include:- Verification/Reference from current and past employers
- Confirmation of necessary licenses, certificates, and degrees.
OC San only accepts applications submitted via our online application system. Applications submitted via mail, fax or email will not be accepted.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
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