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Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

Existing relationships with large water clients in the Los Angeles area (Metropolitan Water District, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Orange County Water District) a plus. * BS Engineering ...

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Associate Engineer (Substructures Team)

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$60.31 - $79.20/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and toaccomplishthis,we rely onateam of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, andcollaboratorswho make it all possible.   

There are currently two (2) openings for Associate Engineer located at Headquarters in downtown Los Angeles. 

This recruitment may result in an eligibility list*.  

Associate Engineer – Substructures Team 

Help protect and shape Southern California's critical water infrastructure! 

If you're an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and seeing projects through from planning to construction, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. 

As an Associate Engineer on our Substructures Team, you'll review proposed developments and capital improvement projects—including residential and commercial developments, transportation corridors, utility installations, street improvements, and freeway widening projects—to ensure they are compatible with Metropolitan's vital water facilities and rights-of-way. 

What You’ll Do  

  •  Review and evaluate engineering plans for projects impacting Metropolitan's facilities and rights-of-way.  

  • Conduct field inspections to verify construction activities and ensure quality assurance and quality control.  

  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to develop technical recommendations containing Metropolitan’s comments, concerns, and requirements in response to the proposed project in order to protect critical water infrastructure.  

  • Utilize project management skills on more complex projects to mitigate the relocation and/or protection of Metropolitan’s facilities.  

  • Partner with internal stakeholders to identify and resolve engineering challenges.  

  • Lead meetings and technical discussions with cities, public agencies, developers, utilities, and contractors.  

  • Negotiate solutions and resolve complex technical issues while balancing operational and project needs.  

  • Support the successful delivery of infrastructure projects through effective planning, communication, and collaboration. 

We're looking for an engineer who is comfortable balancing multiple projects, communicating technical information to a variety of audiences, and making sound engineering decisions in a collaborative environment. 

If you're ready to help protect one of the nation's largest regional water systems while working on projects that shape Southern California's future, we'd love to hear from you. 

This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job. 

To view the full job description, click here: Associate Engineer

Schedule: 44/36, Monday through Friday/Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday. Start times are no earlier than 6 am and end times are no later than 6 pm 

Hybrid: Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule. 

Travel: This position will require travel to various District facilities throughout the service area, sometimes requiring overnight stay in the project area. 

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Education and Experience:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of relevant experience, of which two years must have been at the Assistant Engineer II level; OR Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years of relevant experience which must have been at the Assistant Engineer II level. 

Relevant Experience is defined as:engineering experience reviewing improvement plans; project management; and inspections 

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS 

Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations: 

License(s): Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent that allows you to drive during your employment is required at time of application.  

BENEFITS  

• Competitive compensation  
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.  
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.  
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System  
• Tuition reimbursement  
• Training and advancement opportunities  
• Excellent working environment  
• Public transportation reimbursements  

• Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis  

• On-site fitness center   

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented) 

ABOUT MWD 

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs. 

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com. 

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s). 

 

Application Filing Period: Closes at 11:59 pm PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However, it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended. 

Eligibility List*: An eligibility list is a list of qualified candidates created when a job posting states that one will be established. 

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications listed in the original posting and successfully pass all stages of the recruitment process—but are not selected for the initial vacancy—may be placed on this list for future openings. 

The list may be used to invite candidates to participate in a selection interview for a future vacancy in the same classification / title (if there is one). The duration of the list depends on the applicable bargaining unit. 

Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.  

Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case). 

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