General Description**
There will be a 3.9% increase to the salary range for this position, effective July 1, 2024.** Irvine Ranch Water District is accepting applications for a
Senior Engineer position in the Operations Support and Pipelines group in the Engineering Department.
Apply soon as the first round of applications will be reviewed when a suitable applicant pool is obtained. The District Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County. IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website: www.IRWD.com .
The Position Coordinates projects, prepares and reviews designs, acts as project manager for large complex construction projects, makes decisions on engineering issues and supervises the work of engineering personnel.
The ideal candidate will help lead a dynamic team of Engineers andhave hands on water and wastewater design and construction management experience with a desire to supervise and mentor lower level Engineers. Senior Engineers serve as project managers and are challenged by complex design and construction projects related to capital improvement projects.
Summary of DutiesAct as Project Manager for large complex planning, design, and construction projects.
Prepare and review designs submitted by consultants, developers, and other entities for compliance with standards.
Prepare and review specifications and cost estimates.
Review shop drawings and other construction submittals for compliance with the approved plans and specifications.
Prepare progress estimates and recommend change orders/variances.
Provide technical support for water, sewer, and recycled water system operational requirements.
Maintain a variety of records and prepare correspondence and reports in a professional manner complying with District standards.
Prepare agenda items and supporting material for Committee and Board action.
Prepare Requests for Proposals for retaining consultants on engineering and planning projects.
Coordinate projects and maintain good relationships with representatives from other water agencies, city, county, regulatory agencies, and landowners.
Review work, give instruction, and evaluate performance of assigned personnel on a periodic basis.
May supervise lower level staff. May participate in the selection, counseling, and training of employees.
Assume the duties of the Engineering Manager as required.
Operate personal computers including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, scheduling, email, internet, and database software.
Develop and maintain good relationships with District staff from the Departments of Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance. Lead interdepartmental teams when coordinating project tasks.
California Government Code declares that all public employees are Disaster Service Workers subject to such disaster service activities. Perform the duties and activities of a Disaster Service Worker during disaster and emergency events as assigned.
P erform the duties of chair or team member of engineering technical teams, e.g. teams related to IRWD standard drawings, IRWD standard specifications, contractor evaluations, as assigned.
Comply with District safety work-related practices and attend relevant safety training.
Responsible for all other work-related duties.
QualificationsEducation:- A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering or related engineering field. A master’s degree in civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering or a related field is preferred. For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required.
Experience:- Seven (7) years of engineering experience is required.
- Supervisory experience is highly desirable.
License/Certifications Required - A valid Class 'C' California Driver's License is required.
- Registered Professional Engineer in the State of California is required.
Additional InformationIRWD Corporate ValuesIrvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website. We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever-changing world.
IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions.
The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of office/field employees and management. Represent the District in a professional manner when dealing with outside professionals and vendors. Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well established policies, procedures and standards, as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple and difficult requests from others.
Mathematical Ability
Understanding of advanced principles and mathematical reasoning and the ability to successfully apply that knowledge to solve scientific and engineering problems.
Technology Ability
Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Keyboarding abilities sufficient to perform the job.
Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability
Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. Ability to remain calm in crisis and emergency situations. Ability to use discretion when handling and disseminating sensitive information.
Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit, walk, bend, stoop and stand. Occasionally required to lift up to 25 lbs.
Environmental Adaptability
Noise level is generally equivalent to typical office environment. Ability to work in an environment which may expose employee to hazardous materials and environment. Occasional visits to construction sites where noise level may be higher than typical office environment.
IRWD offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. These benefits include the following: retirement benefits; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; anda variety of other benefits. Benefits may vary based on employment status. This benefits overview is intended to be a summary, is not intended to be all-inclusive,and may not be applicable to all employees.
Retirement Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013:
The District, in compliance with the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2012 (PEPRA), implemented a third tier for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have not been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system within 6 months of hire date will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at a 2 percent at age 62 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefits of 2.5 percent at age 67. Final compensation calculations will be based on the highest three-year average of regular recurring pay. The District pays the employer's share of these costs. The employee share of the pension cost of 7.50% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula.
Employees hired on or after September 29, 2012 or "Classic" PERS members hired on or after January 1, 2013:
On September 24, 2012, the IRWD Board of Directors approved the addition of a second tier to the CalPERS retirement benefits. New employees hired on or after September 29th through December 31, 2012, and employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system, will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at 2 percent at age 60 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefit of 2.418% at age 63. The District pays the employer share of these costs and the employee share of the pension cost of 7% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Final retirement compensation calculations are based on the highest three-year average of regular, recurring pay.
IRWDdoes not participate or pay into Social Security except for the Medicare portion.
Medical InsuranceIRWD contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance coverage. Employees may elect coverage from a variety of PPO and HMO plans. The employee and District contribution for health insurance varies by plan.Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Dental InsuranceIRWD contracts with Delta Dental for dental coverage.IRWD pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Vision InsuranceIRWD contracts with the EyeMed for vision coverage. IRWD pays 100% of the premium for vision coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Life InsuranceElgible employees are provided with life insurance coverage equal to three or four times their annual salary, depending on their level of compensation. Eligible dependents are also covered for a flat benefit amount. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Deferred CompensationParticipation in adeferred compensation plan is available through Empower Retirement. Enrollment is voluntary and contributions are employee-paid and subject to IRS limits. The District matches employee contributions up to 3% of base pay after 1 year of employment.
Paid VacationEligible employees begin accruing vacation benefits at the rate of 80 hours per year for the first 5 years of employment and are eligible to use paid vacation time after 6 months of employment. Employees accrue 120 hours per year after 5 years of employment and 160 hours per year after 10 years of employment.
Paid HolidaysThe District offers 11 scheduled paid holidaysplus one personal holiday per year.
Sick LeaveEligible employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually.
Flexible Spending AccountsEligible employees may elect to participate in the District's Flex Advantage program. This program allows employees to deposit pre-tax dollars into special accounts to be used for a variety of purposes, including paying for qualified miscellaneous health care expenses and dependent care expenses. IRWD contracts with a third party administer to process payments from employee accounts using claim forms or a Flex Spending debit card.
Educational AssistanceThe District will share in the pre-approved educational costs of tuition and books for employees who wish to attend college or take certification classes.
