Associate Engineer (Electrical, Power Design Team) - Metropolitan Water District - Los Angeles, CA - EXPIRED
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Job Information:
Company: Metropolitan Water District
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
and perks. Let's embark on creating a sustainable future together.
ASSOCIATE ENGINEER (Electrical, Power Design Team)
The Engineering Services Group, Facility Development Section, currently has one (1) opening for an Associate Engineer (Electrical) within the Power Design Team at the Headquarters Building in Los Angeles.
This position will be responsible for the engineering design of various electrical power system projects within Metropolitan's Capital Investment Plan (CIP), which includes new and existing facility upgrades, repairs and rehabilitation. Facilities include pumping plants, treatment plants, hydro-electric power plants, water conveyance, storage, and distribution systems.
Other responsibilities include performing technical analyses and providing recommendations to support planning, design, construction, infrastructure reliability and/or operational issues; performing and may lead in preparing and reviewing design reports, design criteria, plans, specifications, submittals, cost estimates, schedules, and budgets; performing site and construction inspections, and factory acceptance and system start-up testing.
JOB DUTIES
GENERAL
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. Prepares and reviews design criteria, plans, specifications, submittals, cost estimates, and budgets.
9. Assists with developing standards, procedures, guidelines, and manuals.
10. May execute mathematical, statistical, and other models.
11. May perform emergency response duties.
12. Maintains official records, documents, and data.
13. May participate on a project team.
14. Performs other related Engineer job duties as required.
Work Schedule: 9/80 Monday-Friday (Alternate Fridays off)
JOB REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* 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 a 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.
* Knowledge of Electrical Engineering and Design of low and medium voltage power distribution systems. Knowledge of national, state, and local electrical safety codes and regulations. Knowledgeable about current Microsoft Office and other applicable engineering design software.
Relevant experience is defined as professional Electrical Engineering work experience on large scale non-commercial construction projects such as water/wastewater treatment facility design, infrastructure, and/or utilities.
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; and operate current office equipment including computers and supporting applications.
Certificates:
* Engineer in Training (EIT)
Licenses:
* Valid California Class C Driver License or equivalent that allows you to drive in the course of your employment
Job-Related Selection Criteria:
20% Job Preparation (education, experience & training relevant to the position)
35% Technical Skills and Knowledge such as: Electrical power design; Public works construction concepts and techniques.
20% Project Management, Organization, and Planning Skills and Knowledge such as: Engineering project management concepts and techniques, including scoping, budgeting, benchmarking, scheduling, negotiating, estimating, and planning; status reporting, project controls, project team building, conflict resolution, and leading project staff.
15% Oral Communication Skills
10% Written Communication Skills
100% Total
Benefits:
* Competitive compensation
* Excellent medical, dental, life, vision
* Retirement plans, including pension plan and 401k
* Tuition reimbursement
* Training and advancement opportunities
* Excellent working environment
* Public transportation reimbursements and van pools
* On-site fitness center
* Hub of public transportation: Rail, subway, buses and taxis
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].
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