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Assistant Engineer (Geotechnical Engineering)

Employer
East Bay Municipal Utility District
Location
Oakland, California (US)
Salary
$130,152 - $158,196 Annually
Closing date
Jun 8, 2023
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Job Details


The East Bay Municipal Utility District’s (EBMUD’s) Geotechnical Engineering Section (GES), part of the Engineering & Construction Department’s Engineering Services Division, is currently seeking an Assistant Engineer who is a motivated and energetic team player with experience in geotechnical engineering and project management, as well as surveillance monitoring of dams, field investigations and evaluations of municipal water and wastewater structures and facilities.

This individual will work on multi-disciplinary engineering teams as a project engineer/team member on complex engineering projects. GES supports the Engineering & Construction Department’s Dam Safety Capital Improvement Program. Projects include conditional assessment of spillways and seismic retrofit of dams and outlet towers. The incumbent will also perform complex engineering analyses and calculations as needed, either independently or under direction.

The most competitive candidates will possess knowledge and experience in project planning and management, as well as have a thorough knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles and practices, and extensive field assessments. Other requirements include performing detailed design work (i.e. scope development, engineering calculations, technical memorandums, etc.), preparing project feasibility studies and life cycle cost analyses, identifying and mitigating project risks, developing and administering consultant contracts, preparing and comprehending construction contract documents (plans and specifications), reviewing submittals and RFIs, preparing cost estimates and project schedules, and applying other related civil engineering principles and practices.

This individual should have experience as a project engineer on multi-disciplinary engineering projects, and with preparing and delivering technical presentations. In addition, candidates should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, have good interpersonal skills (working with other engineers, operations and maintenance staff, federal and state dam safety regulators and other agencies, contractors, consultants, etc.), and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

A flexible/hybrid work from home schedule may be available for some positions in this job classification.

The salary range is $10,846 per month increasing to $11,388, $11,957, $12,555, and $13,183 after 6, 18, 30 and 42 months, respectively.

EBMUD offers an excellent benefits program that includes: paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; family health insurance coverage; family dental and vision care plans; retirement plan (reciprocal with CalPERS); 401(k), 401(a) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; transit subsidy; tuition reimbursement; and opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.

Requirements:
1. A bachelor’s degree in an ABET-accredited civil or geotechnical engineering curriculum OR a California EIT Certificate; and
2. Two years of professional civil and/or geotechnical engineering experience (subsequent to obtaining the degree), which is equivalent to two years of experience at EBMUD’s Junior Engineer level.

NOTE: Demonstration of relevant education and experience at the desired level does NOT guarantee continuing further in the selection process.

Please note: EBMUD requires all employees to provide written proof of vaccination. Those employees with sincerely held religious beliefs or valid medical reasons as determined by EBMUD will be exempt from vaccination requirements. Please contact EBMUD Human Resources for additional questions.

Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com/jobs by 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 26, 2023. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability
www.ebmud.com
Job Hotline: (510) 287-0735

Company

The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) has a proud history of providing high-quality drinking water for 1.4 million customers in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. EBMUD’s award-winning wastewater treatment protects San Francisco Bay and serves 685,000 customers. It is a public utility formed in 1923 under California's Municipal Utility District Act. EBMUD Mission: to manage the natural resources with which the District is entrusted; to provide reliable, high quality water and wastewater services at fair and reasonable rates for the people of the East Bay; and to preserve and protect the environment for future generations. EBMUD employs nearly 2,000 employees at locations throughout the East San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Stockton, Camanche and Pardee Reservoir areas. Explore the different careers paths available at EBMUD with descriptions of skills, experience, education, certifications and licenses needed to move and grow within the organization! EBMUD offers employees a wide range of benefits and programs designed to suit their individual needs and promote balance between their work and everyday lives. You can read more about our employee benefits program here. EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals over forty years of age, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical, including AIDS and HIV), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy, pregnancy disability leave status, or any other status protected by federal, state and/or local laws. EEO/Accommodation Statement: If you need an accommodation to apply for any jobs at East Bay Municipal Utility District, call (510) 287-0735.

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