Project Engineer-IW Whittier

Salary : $9,472.00 - $13,850.00 Monthly

Location : Whittier, CA

Job Type : Open to all

Job Number : SG-364-25E

Department : Wastewater - Industrial Waste

Division : Industrial Waste Engineering

Opening Date : 10 / 02 / 2025

JOB POSTING

THE SANITATION DISTRICTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY

invites applications for the position of :

Project Engineer / Engineering Associate

POSTING #SG-364-25E

The Sanitation Districts is currently recruiting to fill two (2)Engineers / Engineering Associates in the Wastewater Management Department, Industrial Waste Section. This position will report to our Joint Administration Office in Whittier.

OUR MISSION

The Sanitation Districts protect public health and the environment through innovative and cost-effective wastewater and solid waste management, and in doing so convert waste into resources such as recycled water, energy and recycled materials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform professional project engineering work and coordinate progressively more complex projects in the Industrial Waste Section.

JOB SUMMARY :

Under the general direction of a Supervising Engineer, the incumbent will perform a wide variety of routine and complex industrial wastewater permit and industrial source control tasks. Typical duties include : evaluation of applications for Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits; evaluation of industrial wastewater pretreatment systems; determination of an applicant's ability to be in compliance with various technical, regulatory, and legal wastewater discharge requirements; interaction with industry contacts regarding their permits and their impacts on the Districts' facilities; review of drawings from industrial users to determine adequacy of proposed pretreatment equipment; determination of hydraulic capacity in the Districts' wastewater collection system to accommodate the industrial user; determination of a facility's connection fee; evaluation of industrial users' surcharge statements; development and implementation of the elements of a source control program such as data collection and analysis for identification of sources of chemical constituents in the Districts' wastewater collection systems; development of discharge limits and / or monetary charge programs for industrial dischargers; collaboration with industrial users and other agencies to control sources of key chemical constituents; preparation of letters, reports, calculations, charts and drawings; and performance of related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must possess :

• A valid California Class C driver's license
• AND-

ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE II LEVEL :

ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE III LEVEL :

ENGINEER LEVEL :

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of industrial wastewater pretreatment programs and regulations; experience with permitting for industrial wastewater dischargers; familiarity with emerging contaminants and industries associated with them; superior technical writing and communication skills; ability to think critically, develop alternatives and recommend solutions; ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with a variety of people; ability to work independently and be part of a team.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position will remain open until filled and may be closed at any time without prior notice. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

SELECTION PROCESS :

Please apply online at within the application period. You may attach your resume, but it will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment application. Check your e-mail regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications are sent via e-mail. Please make sure that your registered e-mail address is accurate and current. To ensure proper delivery, add to your contact list.

NOTE :

The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related pre-employment physical, as well as a reference check, background check, DMV report, and a drug test.

To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts convert waste into resources, please visit the following video :

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Shelley Glasman at (562)-908-42288, ext. 1340.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.

RETIREMENT

COMPENSATION & PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Employees receive annual salary increases until reaching step 5 of the salary range and are provided with opportunities to promote. Cost of living adjustments are implemented annually in accordance with labor agreements.

Job classifications are compensated on a 5-step salary range. New employees may receive a 5.5% step increase after successfully completing a 6-month probationary period and yearly thereafter until step 5 is reached. The Districts' typically promote qualified internal applicants before considering outside candidates. For engineering professionals, there are three levels of Engineering Associate (EA) and administrative promotion is possible to an EA II or EA III level after an engineer completes 2 years as an EA I or EA II respectively. Engineers are eligible for administrative promotion to the Civil Engineer level when they obtain registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California and have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university and 6 years of professional engineering experience, a master's degree from an accredited university and 3 years of professional engineering experience, or a PhD and 2 years of professional engineering experience. An employee with four years of experience at the Civil Engineer level may apply to compete for promotion to Senior Engineer. Promotions to the Senior Engineer level are made depending upon the needs of the Districts. Supervising Engineer positions are filled through a competitive selection process. Management level positions may also be filled through a competitive selection process, or by appointment by the Chief Engineer and General Manager.

HEALTH INSURANCE

LEAVE TIME

HOLIDAYS

13 paid holidays and one-half paid holiday depending on the employee's work schedule.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

Employees may be eligible for tuition reimbursement for approved accredited course work.

STUDENT LOAN PAYMENT REIMBURSEMENT

For some bargaining units, the Districts will provide student loan payment reimbursements for principal or interest paid by the employee on a qualified education loan incurred by the employee for the education of the employee. The annual maximum reimbursement is $5,250 and the lifetime reimbursement limit is $21,000.

ENGINEERING TRANSFER PROGRAM

Engineers can participate in a voluntary transfer program to gain experience in various engineering sections. Transfers are made whenever vacancies and qualifications match. An engineer may apply for transfer after they have served in their assignment for 2 years.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & OTHER BENEFITS

More detailed benefits information can be found here :

NOTE : The provisions of this posting do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this posting may be modified and / or revoked without notice.

Updated December 29, 2023

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

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By checking YES, you are indicating that you understand that it is imperative that you complete the application in its entirety. By checking YES, you are also indicating that you understand that attaching a resume in lieu of completing the education and / or employment history sections is unacceptable and may be grounds for disqualification.

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List your current and valid professional registrations.

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Please select how many years of experience you have working in a professional engineering role.

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Please identify the organization(s) where you gained the experience described in the previous question, respective dates of employment, and your role within the organization (employers listed must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application).

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Please list your experience working on engineering projects and programs relating to the operation and maintenance of the collection systems that may include pumping plant improvements, sewer and manhole condition assessment, sewer and manhole rehabilitation and repair, sewer crown spray, flow monitoring, sulfide and odor control, and capital improvements.

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Please describe your experience analyzing the efficiency and effectiveness of sewer operations & maintenance practices; risk analysis; capital planning of sewer rehabilitation and upgrade projects; stormwater inflow and infiltration management; preparation and review of design calculations and contract drawings / specifications for construction projects; and development of recommendations for improvements related to operation, maintenance, reliability and life-cycle cost

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