Associate Engineer (Hydraulic Modeling) - Metropolitan Water District - Los Angeles, CA - EXPIRED
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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 (Hydraulic Modeling & Facility Planning)
Metropolitan's Engineering Services Group, Facility Development Section, Engineering Systems Planning Unit currently has one (1) opening for an Associate Engineer located at our Union Station headquarters in Los Angeles, CA.
As an Associate Engineer you will be responsible for planning, conducting, and coordinating facility studies and projects to support Metropolitan's Operations and Maintenance activities and capital projects. In particular, you will be responsible for providing hydraulic modeling of facilities and systems for California's largest water wholesaler to support facility planning and infrastructure rehabilitation projects. The types of hydraulic modeling software relevant to this position include: Mike Urban CS/Mouse; Infoworks CS/InfoWater; PCSWIMM; SewerGems; SewerCAD; KYPipe/Pipe2000; FLO-2D; HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS.
JOB DUTIES
1. Plans, coordinates, and conducts feasibility studies for treatment, distribution and conveyance facilities.
2. Plans, coordinates, and conducts facility vulnerability studies.
3. Prepare 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. Assists with developing standards, procedures, guidelines, and manuals.
10. May execute mathematical, statistical, and other models.
11. May participate on a project team.
12. Performs other related Engineer job duties as required.
13. Performs investigations of existing facilities, structures, processes and equipment to resolve performance, operation or reliability issues.
14. Conducts water system analysis to assess impacts of water quality, shutdowns, changes in demands and operational objectives.
15. Performs hydraulic modeling of large diameter pipelines and open channels utilizing steady state analysis, unsteady flow analysis, and pressurized to non-pressurized flow systems.
16. Utilizes hydraulic modeling software to assist in the design and analysis of hydraulic facilities, structures, and conveyance and distributions systems.
17. Utilizes hydraulic modeling software to prepare hydraulic plans and profiles and emergency dewatering profiles of reservoirs, pipelines and treatment plants.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (alternate Fridays off) 9/80.
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: Work experience within hydraulic modeling and facility planning. Hydraulic modeling experience includes analysis of large diameter pipelines, modeling of free surface flow in closed conduits and open channels, knowledge of the application and use of both steady-state and dynamic hydraulic modeling software, knowledge of hydrologic modeling & flood routing, and knowledge of GIS systems, SCADA systems, and the application and use of relational databases.
Facility Planning Required Knowledge of: Water treatment, conveyance and distribution systems and processes; facility planning, infrastructure reliability. 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; and current office technology and equipment. Hydraulic modeling software; water treatment, conveyance and distribution systems and processes.
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. Conduct hydraulic analyses. Well versed in hydraulic modeling software such as Mouse/Mike Urban, and/or Infoworks CS, etc.
License Required: Valid California Class C Driver License or equivalent from state of residency that allows for driving in the course of employment.
JOB RELATED SELECTION CRITERIA
* 50% Technical Skills and Knowledge
* 20% Job Preparation (education, experience & training relevant to the position)
* 15 % Oral and Written Communication Skills
* 5% Customer Service
* 5% Organization
* 5% Analytical
100% Total
JOB REQUIREMENTS: PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND VISION REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the job duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job duties.
Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as personal computers and record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity.
Work Environment: The work involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines, or irritant chemicals; etc. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.
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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