Engineer- Assistant

Engineer- Assistant WPWMA Roseville, CA Job Details Full-time $100,859.20 - $125,964.80 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Qualifications AutoCAD Project engineering Employee relationship building Driver's License Engineer in Training Bachelor's degree Civil Engineering Full Job Description SUMMARY The Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) is a regional public agency formed between the Cities of Lincoln, Rocklin, Roseville and the County of Placer (referred to as the WPWMA's Member Agencies) and which reports to a Board of Directors comprised of elected officials from each of the Member Agencies. The WPWMA owns and operates a sanitary landfill and mixed waste materials recovery facility, construction and demolition processing facility, and organics management facility located in Placer County immediately north of the City of Roseville. WPWMA currently contracts all daily facility operations and provides oversight of the contract operators, operates the scale houses, and provides engineering, planning, financial, and administration functions. The Engineer - Assistant position provides professional and technical engineering work across a wide range of disciplines within the solid waste industry, including design, construction, land development, surveying, solid waste/landfill operations, and storm/flood control. Responsibilities include designing and preparing plans/specifications for facility projects, developing design and construction standards, performing cost estimates, administering contracts, coordinating consultants, and acting as resident engineer on construction projects. This position participates in plan review, permitting, and manages survey and mapping data. Additional duties include overseeing landfills, coordinating construction activities across departments and regulatory agencies, engaging with the public, preparing reports and presentations, training and leading staff, reviewing designs, and maintaining professional relationships while providing technical guidance and contractor oversight. This position is required to be fully aware of all WPWMA operating procedures and policies. This is an in-office position based at the WPWMA's Administrative Offices located at 3013 Fiddyment Road, Roseville. Hybrid / telework opportunities are available upon Supervisor's approval.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Following are the core duties and responsibilities required of the position. Other duties may be assigned as necessary and deemed appropriate by management staff, in order to fulfill WPWMA's operational needs.

• Perform professional and technical engineering work related to assigned areas of responsibility such as design, construction, land development, transportation and traffic planning, surveying and mapping, solid waste and landfill operations, and storm control and flood control engineering.
• Design and prepare plans and specifications for public works projects including roads, storm drains, utility lines, landfill, and related projects; develop revised design and construction standards for site infrastructure and appurtenances; research project design requirements; perform calculations and prepare estimates of time and material costs.
• Administer design and construction contracts; coordinate and review the work of outside consultants; review and recommend payments and billing for contracted services related to assigned projects; negotiate prices and schedules, as necessary; perform as resident engineer on construction projects as assigned.
• Participate in environmental review of reports prepared by others.
• Represent the Department at various public hearings and meetings.
• Request and participate in the collection and processing of survey and mapping data.
• Oversee County landfill and other solid waste disposal facilities, including active, inactive and closed sites; review operators' contract compliance and administer consultant contracts; authorize progress payments; submit required regulatory reports; and make recommendations regarding operation and/or closing as appropriate.
• Conduct engineering studies related to hydrologic and hydraulic engineering, including flood routing analyses, storage, and retention, and methods of storm runoff collection; conduct erosion control analyses and administer erosion control programs.
• Coordinate construction activities with other WPWMA departments, divisions, and sections and with outside agencies.
• Interface with and respond to the public in a variety of settings, including public meetings, in the office or in the field, and by telephone or through written correspondence; prepare technical and engineering reports and studies and visual presentations.
• Train and lead subordinate staff as assigned.
• Recommend approval for designs, as needed.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exercise functional supervision and/or act as a lead over professional services consultants and on-site contractors.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the planning, design, construction, and inspection of public works facilities.

• Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in engineering construction.
• Civil engrained designing and drafting methods and equipment, including basic computer-aided-design (CAD) techniques and technology.
• Strengths, properties and uses of engineering construction testing materials; hydrology and hydraulics.
• Basic surveying and the principles of algebra, geometry and trigonometry and their application to engineering.
• Technical report preparation and graphic presentation.
• Computer software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, databases, and project scheduling and management.
• English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
• General government and public works engineering policies and procedures.
• Applicable laws and regulatory codes applicable to areas of assigned responsibility, including design, construction, land development, transportation and traffic planning, surveying and mapping, solid waste and landfill operations, assessment district engineering, and storm control and flood control engineering.
• Cost estimating, budget preparation and administration, and project management.

Ability to:

• Perform professional engineering work not requiring registration as a Civil Engineer.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational situations and technical policies and procedures; and explain regulations and procedures to consultants, contractors, developers, the general public, representatives of other public agencies and other WPWMA staff.

• Prepare and check engineering plans and specifications; and prepare and check engineering reports and studies.
• Learn and understand WPWMA engineering policies and procedures.
• Learn applicable laws and regulatory codes applicable to areas of assigned responsibility, including design, construction, land development, surveying and mapping, solid waste and landfill operations, and storm control and flood control engineering.
• Learn to prepare accurate cost estimates and/or budgets, project schedules, and personnel resources needed for project completion/program accomplishment.
• Learn to prepare effective technical reports with recommendations and findings.
• Obtain information through interview and to deal firmly and courteously with the public.
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action.
• Use a computer, calculator, telephone, manual and computer aided drafting equipment, and basic surveying equipment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Train, assign and review the work of WPWMA personnel as assigned.
• Prepare detailed plans and specifications; and perform technical research and prepare detailed analyses.
• Research and develop project design requirements, including design review; perform complex calculations and prepare time and material costs; ensure compliance with WPWMA regulations and standards.
• Prepare and administer project budgets; administer contracts and coordinate and review the work of consultants and contractors.
• Prepare complete and comprehensive technical reports

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum Qualifications Two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience performing duties similar to an entry-level engineering position. Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field. Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate. Need to possess a valid California driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance may also be required.

OTHER INFORMATION

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Speak and hear
• On a continuous basis, intermittently bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist while performing field work; intermittently reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; regularly lift moderate weight.
• Communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing
• Sit at a desk for long periods of time
• Use a computer and related equipment, often for multiple hours each day
• Ability to multi-task and handle/prioritize multiple assignments
• Stand and walk
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and adjusting focus
• Drive and/or travel to outside locations for meetings and other events
• Work outdoors for most of the day Work Environment The work environment is a typical office setting; however field visits are required intermittently, which may involve outdoor weather conditions, fumes, airborne particles, loud noise levels, and unpleasant odors.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay:

$100,859.20 - $125,964.80 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance

Work Location:

In person