Associate Engineer

Job Summary

DEFINITION : 
Under general direction, to plan, coordinate, and schedule civil engineering work involved in the planning, design, and construction of CVWD Irrigation and Drainage facilities; and to do related work as required.  
 

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :                                                     

1. Plans, designs, and constructs s  Irrigation and Drainage facilities.
2. Perform project management and contract administration of Irrigation and Drainage facilities including the canal system, the distribution system, and related facilities.  This includes preparation of bidding documents, budgets, Board authorizations and presentations, schedules, contract summaries, negotiations in changes in contract scope, resolution of claims, and other related items.  Performs presentations to the general public as needed.   
3. Prepares estimates of quantities of materials.  Prepares plans, profiles, maps and related drawings for construction projects.  Prepares contract documents to be used in advertising construction projects.
4. In coordination with the Development Services branch and the Senior Irrigation Engineer, meet with developers and outside engineers to discuss concepts and requirements for new projects and developments and reviews proposed subdivisions to determine compliance with CVWD’s existing irrigation distribution system.
5. Help perform inspections of the canal, distribution system, and drainage system in order to determine replacement needs of the facilities.
6. Assists contractors, general public and other governmental agencies with questions relating to irrigation water availability.
7. Coordinate and negotiate project work with developers, contractors, public entities, local groups, cities, and individual customers.
8. Coordinates with survey, operations, inspections, consultants, and others pertaining to CVWD’s Irrigation and Drainage facilities.
9. Coordinates with ROW and U.S Bureau of Reclamation on abandonments, Consents, and License Agreements.
10. Perform work related to Agricultural Water Conservation programs.
11. Explains to the general public, and enforces necessary programs needed and required of CVWD.
12. Presents the CVWD’s rules, regulations, and general positions on a variety of issues to the general public in a clear, concise, and professional manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :                                                      
                                                                                                             
Education and Experience : 
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities.  A typical candidate would have successfully completed a four year degree program from a recognized college or university with a major in civil engineering, agricultural engineering or a closely related field. 

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of :         

• Principles and practices of civil and agricultural engineering. 
• Technical report writing.
• Design of hydraulic structures used in irrigation systems.
• Principles and procedures of irrigation water transmission, distribution and storage.
• Operational procedures and maintenance procedures utilized in irrigation water systems.                      
• Mathematics, design methods, uses and strengths of construction materials, standard specifications, and pertinent regulations related to the design and construction of irrigation water facilities and structures.
• Principles and practices of surveying and construction inspection including methods, materials, practices, equipment, laws and safety requirements related to agricultural/civil engineering.
• Project management.
• The National Flood Insurance Program.  

Abilities :  

• Plan, organize, and perform engineering work in the design and construction of CVWD Irrigation and Drainage facilities.                     
• Prepare engineering estimates, plans, and specification for proposed CVWD projects. 
• Perform contract administration and maintain accurate records and documentation on construction projects.   
• Analyze and make recommendations on the need for replacements, relocations, and abandonments of CVWD Irrigation and Drainage facilities.
• Prepare detailed analyses and comprehensive technical engineering reports and recommendations. 
• Work cooperatively with others.  
• Communicate complex information effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Work under time constraints.                                                                  

Certificates, Licenses, Registration and Other Requirements

License or Certificates :
Valid California Operators license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.  Department of Motor Vehicles driving record may influence employment or classification.    
AND
Possession of a valid License as a Professional Engineer in the State of California is required.

Information

• Location: Palm Desert, United States

Industry experience

Education: Bachelor

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Taxonomy

• Water Resources Engineer
• Irrigation and Drainage
• Water Supply & Drainage
• Civil Engineering
• Urban Drainage System
• Engineer
• Environmental Engineer
• Sustainable Drainage Systems
• Principal Process Engineer