Associate Engineer (Specification Writer) - Metro Water - Los Angeles, CA - EXPIRED
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Job Information:
Company: Metro Water
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a consortium of 26 cities and water districts. Our water is treated in California and distributed across 6 counties, providing nearly 19 million of Californians with multiple award-winning high quality water. Metropolitan's success is derived from our talented and diverse workforce whose efforts jointly drive the organization toward excellence. By joining our team, you will be faced with a challenging and exciting work environment allowing opportunities for training and career advancement. We offer excellent benefits. Let's embark on creating a sustainable future together.
ASSOCIATE ENGINEER
(SPECIFICATION WRITER)
The Engineering Services Group, Program Management Section currently has one (1) opening for a Specification Writer (Associate Engineer) within the Construction Contracts Team located in our Union Station headquarters in downtown Los Angeles.
This position will be responsible for the development of public works contracts such as pipeline construction, treatment plant construction, and rehabilitation of existing facilities and involves extensive writing. The duties include but are not limited to: develop and review Constructions Specifications Institute (CSI) format construction specifications; prepare addenda to specifications to address contractual and technical issues; and coordinate approval, reproduction, and advertising of construction specifications.
Duties Include:
1. Performs and may lead the planning, coordinating, conducting, and monitoring tests, studies, investigations.
2. May represent Metropolitan within area of responsibility with external entities.
3. Prepares technical documents and reports; prepares and may make presentations.
4. Assists with developing and administering contracts and agreements; reviews the work of vendors, consultants and contractors.
5. Plans and coordinates project tasks within area of responsibility, including monitoring scope, quality, budget, and schedule.
6. Provides technical expertise within area of responsibility on projects and issues.
7. Assists on special assignments in support of Metropolitan initiatives.
8. Performs technical analyses and provides recommendations to support planning, design, construction, infrastructure reliability and/or operational issues.
9. Prepares and reviews design criteria, plans, specifications, submittals, cost estimates, and budgets.
10. Assists with developing standards, procedures, guidelines, and manuals.
11. May execute mathematical, statistical, and other models.
12. Performs site and construction inspections.
13. May perform emergency response duties.
14. Maintains official records, documents, and data.
15. May participate on a project team.
16. Participates on interdisciplinary teams assigned to projects; ensures compliance with project and customer requirements.
17. Development of scope, budgets, and schedules for projects; monitors expenditures, schedules, quality, and reporting.
18. May evaluate contractor claims, assists with negotiating settlements, and provides recommendations to management.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9/80 (Alternate Fridays off)
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Requirements:
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.
Required Knowledge of: Engineering principles, practices and applications in specific discipline; project schedules and budgets; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations related to area of responsibility (public works contracting development and administration); current office technology and equipment; and manufacturing and construction means, methods and equipment.
General Required Skills and Abilities to: Analyze and interpret data; organize; project scheduling software; prepare technical reports and correspondence; use independent judgment and exercise discretion; problem solve; prioritize and multi-task; communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work independently and in a team environment; operate current office equipment including computers and supporting applications; and estimate and negotiate.
Certificates:
* Engineer in Training (EIT) at time of application
Job Related Selection Criteria:
20% Job Preparation (education, experience & training relevant to the position)
25% Technical Skills and Knowledge including:
* Public works construction bidding and contract law
* Construction Specifications Institute 16 Division Master Format
and Page Format
* California State Contractor's License Board regulations and
classifications
* Public works surety bonds and insurance industry practices
* Construction of large diameter pipelines and treatment plants
* Operation of complex water treatment and distribution systems
* California construction permitting practices
* California Environmental Quality Act requirements
* Effective structuring of provisions for measurement and
payment of contract work and development of specification
language to manage contract risks
* Microsoft Office Suite
15% Teamwork and Interpersonal Effectiveness
10% Organization and Planning
20% Oral and Written Communication Skills
10% Analytical Skills
100% Total
Benefits:
* Competitive compensation
* Excellent Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Retirement plans including Pension plan and 401K (with matching employer
contribution), tuition reimbursement, and more
* Training and advancement opportunities
* On-site fitness center
* Excellent working environment
* Work location near public transportation Hub: Rail, subway, buses and taxis
* Public transportation reimbursements and van pools
For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: http://www.mwdh2o.com/PDF_Careers/benefits.pdf
This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To receive a copy of the complete job description, please send an email to [email protected].
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 [email protected].
MWD is a Federal and State EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
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