Assistant Engineer 1 (Civil)

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Job Summary :

Tryfacta is seeking a Assistant Engineer 1 (Civil) for our client in San Jose, CA 95118 . This is a temporary contract assignment. If you meet the qualifications listed below and are interested, please Apply Now!

Position Title : Assistant Engineer 1 (Civil)

Location : San Jose, CA 95118

Duration : 960 hours

Work Schedule : Part Time : Less than 20 hrs per week

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to :

• 100% of time : Assist with Pipeline Maintenance Program Inspection and Rehabilitation Projects, and Pump Station Improvement. Projects with design deliverables, including updates to plans, specifications, cost estimates, and other project delivery tasks.

Learning Objectives :

Obtain an understanding of capital project delivery during design and construction

Learn how to develop plans, specifications, and estimates

Learn about construction deliverables

Some Additional Duties :

1. Conduct engineering studies, investigations, and analyses regarding issues such as the environmental, hydraulic, geotechnical, seismic, hydrologic, geomorphic, water quality, and treatment process aspects of water supply and flood control facilities and sites and water supply planning, numerical modeling and analysis, forecasting and risk analysis, hydrogeological studies, feasibility studies, water resources systems simulations, water quality and chemistry studies, financial analyses and pricing scenarios, and other statistical analysis; apply engineering principles and practices to varied problems, such as infrastructure fragility and vulnerability analyses, condition assessments, feasibility reports, event incident / root cause analysis, and testing for system deficiencies, code

2. Provide technical support in all phases of engineering projects including planning, design, construction, and close-out; learn and perform basic project management activities, including developing requests for proposals, cost estimates, work plans, budgets, schedules, and baseline requirements and contract negotiations and management.

3. Prepare engineering specifications, drawings, sketches, and other supporting documentation for proposed engineering projects; review drawings, plans, and other work submitted by external consultants, engineers, contractors, and developers for conformance with professional codes, standards, and District specifications; prepare technical and administrative correspondence and reports.

4. Provide support to District construction projects, including inspecting contractor installations, reviewing design changes, submittals, and requests for information from contractors, interpreting contract documents, and assisting in negotiating and approving change orders and claims.

5. Prepare technical reports documentation regarding engineering-related issues.

6. Participate in the initiation of solicitations, including requests for proposals to provide materials and services; participate in the evaluation of submittals; assist in negotiation and execution of contracts; prepare Board Agenda items for contract approval; assist in administering and managing contracts ensuring compliance with all requirements.

7. Participate in the preparation and negotiation of water supply contracts, imported water delivery schedules, construction plans, designs, and specifications, and other agreements related to assigned projects and programs.

8. Coordinate regulatory, environmental, and / or construction permit activities and processes within the District and with outside agencies.

9. Prepare procurement specifications for systems and equipment; review and comment on vendor designs and drawings to ensure compliance with District standards and specifications; resolve vendor problems; participate in the evaluation, testing, and selection of vendor products; inspect purchased equipment to ensure compliance with specifications.

10. Register, classify, and create preventive maintenance plan, perform risk assessment, and provide replacement cost and cycles for assets.

11. Prepare and negotiate water supply contracts, imported water delivery schedules, construction plans, designs, and specifications, and other agreements related to assigned projects and programs.

12. Prepare and review technical and regulatory reports regarding issues such as water supply operations and management, groundwater monitoring, contamination, and protection, surface water and groundwater quality, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) permit compliance, and long-term water supply modeling and analysis.

13. Develop and review staff reports related to water resources projects and programs; present to various commissions, committees, and boards; may present information to the Board of Directors.

14. Develop and maintain various databases and computer files and use specialized engineering software.

15. Meet with water suppliers and retailers, contractors, engineers, developers, architects, a variety of outside agencies, and the general public in acquiring information and coordinating engineering matters.

16. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of and interpret new trends, laws, regulations, technology, and innovations in the related field of engineering and their impact on the District; develop and recommend compliance strategies.

17. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their supervisors or by law.

18. Employees have a responsibility for safety; for following safety regulations and safety policies and procedures applicable to their work.

To be considered for this position, you should have : [Skills, Education, or Experience]

The following combination represents the minimum training and experience requirements for this classification :

Training

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a field related to assigned functional area(s).

OR

Possession of a valid California Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate with two (2) years of associated paraprofessional engineering experience.

Experience : None.

License or Certificate : Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license

Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age