Utilities Senior Water Engineer

The City of Riverside,  Public Utilities Department  is accepting applications for the position of  Utilities Senior Water Engineer  to fill one (1) vacancy in the  Water Engineering, Water Resources Division.   The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Under general supervision, a Utilities Senior Water Engineer will perform supervisory and/or professional water engineering work in the design, investigation and construction of water utility projects; and to do related work as required.

Work Performed

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs studies of technical, environmental, and economic feasibility, engineering field studies, and related studies pertaining to proposed and existing municipal facilities. 
• Prepares contracts and specifications for engineering and construction services.
• Plans and performs their own work and completes special projects requiring engineering and technical ability as assigned. 
• Provides background information and documentation for management consideration on various projects.
• Makes sound decisions on minor problems related to the work being performed based on established guidelines and principles and supervisor guidance.
• Complete special projects requiring advanced engineering and technical ability.
• Develop and update written directives for the department and for use by other employees to include engineering guidelines, standard material lists, standard specifications, and other technical and administrative policies and procedures as applicable.
• Research activities pertaining to water materials and engineering practices.
• Prepare and review economic, hydraulic and hydrogeologic analyses and project justification reports.
• Develop major engineering projects and other engineering projects with unique problems which have an important effect on major public works projects.
• Provide background information and documentation for management consideration on major projects and technical matters involving advanced engineering theories, concepts and principles.
• Perform complex studies of technical, environmental, and economic feasibility, engineering field studies, and related studies pertaining to proposed and existing system facility improvements. 
• Plan own work and the work of others.
• Complete special projects that are frequently of long duration and complexity.
• Work with other engineering personnel with limited experience in an advisory or supervisory capacity.
• Make decisions independently on technical problems and methods related to the work being performed.

Qualifications

Option I:

Education:  A Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university. 

Experience:  Four years of experience in professional water engineering work comparable to that of an Utilities Assistant/Utilities Associate Engineer in the City of Riverside.

Option II:

Education:  A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a closely related area. 

Experience:  Five years of experience performing professional water utility or related engineering work comparable to that of an Utilities Assistant/Utilities Associate Engineer in the City of Riverside. 

Necessary Special Requirements

• Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Registration in California as a Professional Engineer.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in a field related to water utility engineering.

• Knowledge in preparing and managing the preparation of technical studies related to water resources planning.
• Experience managing planning-level projects, and programs related to water supply development, water quality, and demand management such as Urban Water Management Plans and Water Supply Assessments.
• Experience managing long-range water resources studies and planning investigations, and programs related to groundwater basin management and optimization, groundwater development, surface water capture, and recharge, recycled water, and conservation.
• Understanding of modern physical, chemical, and bacteriological processes involved in water treatment and distribution.
• Understanding of water utility industry-standard practices including local, State, and Federal regulations pertaining to potable, non-potable, recycled, and surface water.
• Experience coordinating with State and Federal regulatory agencies; and, outside agencies and/or entities (USFW, SWRCB, RWQCB, CDFW, SAWPA, surrounding water agencies, and alike).
• Ability and desire to develop and mentor other engineers.
• Experience preparing Board and Council reports.
• Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.  

Information

• Location: Riverside, United States

Industry experience

Education: Masters

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Years of experience: 1 to 5 years

Taxonomy

• Engineering
• Engineer
• Environmental Engineer