CIVIL ENGINEER- ASSOCIATE/SENIOR - El Dorado Irrigation District : Job Details

DescriptionCIVIL ENGINEERASSOCIATE/SENIORWe are looking for well-rounded multi-disciplinary engineers to join our team.ANNUAL SALARY SCHEDULE•Associate Civil Engineer $115,836.00-$140,799.24•Senior Civil Engineer $128,032.32-$155,624.16Up to $9,000 Hiring & Retention Bonuses (90-day, 12 & 24 Months)BENEFITSRETIREMENT•New CalPERS 2% @ 62•Classic CalPERS 2% @ 55•Retirement Healthcare (District Vesting Schedule)HEALTH INSURANCE•Cost share for CalPERS Medical, Delta Dental, & VSP VisionOTHER BENEFITS•Paid Time Off Accrued with Service Time•13 Paid Holidays•40 hours Administrative Leave•Life Insurance•Deferred Compensation Plans Available•Tuition ReimbursementOUR MISSIONWe are a public agency dedicated to providing high-quality water, wastewater treatment, recycled water, hydropower and recreation services in an environmentally and fiscally responsible manner.LOCATION, HISTORY & WHO WE ARE TODAYEl Dorado Irrigation District is based in El Dorado County, California-our service area is on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, west of world-renowned Lake Tahoe and east of Sacramento. Our 220-square-mile service area highlights the extraordinary geographical diversity of this region.Formed in 1925, our roots began after the gold rush with the purchase of the water storage and distribution system of the El Dorado Water Corporation. The focus of the District then was to protect and secure water supplies for residents and agricultural purposes.Today, we are a multi-county special district that provides water, wastewater, and recycled water services to over 150,000 residents, as well as operates a federally licensed 21-megawatt hydroelectric powerhouse (Project 184). The District also operatesaward-winning recreation areas.THE DEPARTMENTThe Engineering Department is one of six at the District, which includes Communications, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Operations.Engineering is responsible for prioritizing, planning, and implementing public works projects for water, wastewater, recycled water, hydroelectric, and recreation. Engineering serves as the primary department responsible for the District's capital improvement plan (CIP).Engineering staff ensure projects are managed fiscally and meet or exceed all applicable state and federal standards.THE JOBServes as project manager for a variety of public works and capital improvement projects including the design and construction of District facilities for water and recycled water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, water and wastewater treatment plants, hydroelectric generation systems, and recreation area improvements.•Administers, reviews, and oversees construction projects•Researches project design requirements, performs related calculations, and prepares time and material cost estimates•Interprets construction specifications, and conducts plan checks to ensure compliance with District and various environmental and regulatory standards•Provides technical assistance to contractors and subcontractors•Responds to requests for information by contractors, inspectors, consultants, stakeholders, and customers•Inspects and verifies quality of workmanship is to District standards and specifications•Conducts submittal reviews•Authorizes certification of substantial and final project completions•Verifies and approves progress payments, and contract retainageRequirements

• THE IDEAL CANDIDATEWill have professional engineering experience in public infrastructure projects, coupled with proven project management abilities.Candidates will also demonstrate versatility in both collaborative and independent work environments while managing projects effectively from inception through completion in a prescribed manner.EXPERIENCE & EDUCATIONCivil Associate Engineers must hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university, as well as a license as a Professional Engineer (PE).Senior Civil Engineers must have five years of professional engineering experience, including three years in a role similar to that of an Associate Civil Engineer with the District.

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