Civil Engineer II
1 week ago
Location : Fremont, CA
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 25-02
Department: Engineering & Technology Services
Division: Project Engineering
Opening Date: 03/17/2025
Closing Date: 4/7/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
The Alameda County Water District, in Fremont, California, is seeking a motivated Engineer to apply their technical design knowledge, project management and leadership skills through the execution of capital projects. As an Engineer II, you will have the opportunity to perform a variety of engineering assignments related to a wide range of water utility infrastructure such as pipelines, pumping stations, water treatment plants, tanks and reservoirs, electrical utility systems, and process control systems. An Engineer II may be assigned to plan, evaluate, direct, schedule, or manage the design and construction of complex capital improvement projects. Work duties are typically broad in scope, and may include: project management for all phases of capital projects including planning, feasibility evaluation, alternatives analyses, economic lifecycle cost analysis, designing, hydraulic modeling, preparing construction drawings, preparing technical specifications, cost estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and environmental permitting of water production, treatment and distribution system facilities; administering and managing various contractor and consultant contracts; coordinating engineering and construction activities with various District departments; and performing other related duties as assigned. The candidate must hold an Engineer-In-Training certificate to be considered for the Engineer II position. Desired expertise includes pipeline design and construction, preferably with a focus on potable water distribution and transmission pipeline systems; public contracting, and experience working with regulatory agencies and the public.
Engineer II is the experienced, intermediate-level class in the professional engineering series. Under direction, within a framework of established policies and procedures, incumbents perform a wide range of the more complex engineering assignments. In most cases, incumbents are responsible to manage multiple projects and/or administrative assignments concurrently. Assignments are given in general terms and are subject to periodic review while in progress and upon completion. Incumbents are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the journey level. There is considerable latitude for independent judgment and action in well-defined areas of work.
The Ideal Candidate will also:
• Be a collaborative and supportive team player who can also effectively work independently; and
• Demonstrate initiative and be a self-starter, with strong project management skills and a proactive approach to addressing issues and finding creative solutions.
Examples of Duties
TYPICAL DUTIES
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
When assigned to any Department:
- Performs a variety of professional engineering work in connection with the engineering design and operations support for a variety of facilities, infrastructure, programs, and processes.
- Assists higher level engineers on large and complex projects or acts as a project management engineer on assigned projects; administers project from inception to completion including design, review, public meetings, bidding and construction; develops scope of work; serves as liaison to District staff, developers, engineers, consultants, the general public and external agencies on proposed projects; develops project timelines and sets priorities.
- Prepares and reviews a variety of engineering reports, contracts, agreements, deeds, RFP's, and other correspondence; prepares statements of costs, quantities and work performed on projects.
- Reviews engineering and development design drawing for compliance with regulations; provides input during design process to ensure capital and development projects meet operational needs.
- Inspects the construction of engineering facilities and materials for conformity with plans and?specifications; maintains records from which essential data is compiled.
- Compiles and computes engineering data and statistics and uses appropriate assumptions, methods and formulae to prepare detailed plans and engineering specifications.
- Conducts hydraulic and water quality modeling of the water system using District computer programs to assess consumer impacts and system needs.
- Evaluates the need for consultants and special services; conducts advertising, bidding, and award of contract; manages consultant and contractor contracts; oversees and manages project schedules and budget to ensure project alignment with plans and District initiatives.
- Prepares and reviews environmental and permit-related documentation.
- Participates in the administration and management of the grant application process, including providing input and review of project scope, schedule, and cost; negotiates revisions to agreements and/or revises District contract documents for consistency with grant terms; tracks, prepares, and submits grant reimbursable costs and prepares supporting documentation and financial information as required by the grant terms.
- Responds to questions and inquiries from the general public, developers, contractors, engineering professionals and District staff regarding engineering projects.
- Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of civil, electrical, mechanical and/or environmental engineering.
- Performs other related work as required.
- Manages projects of moderate to highest difficulty, complexity, and size from initial planning and design through construction and startup; responsibilities include: interagency and intra-agency coordination and communication; developing and coordinating project plans and charters; planning and developing Basis of Design reports and budgets; performing engineering economic analyses and alternatives analyses; development of scopes of work and evaluation criteria for selection and procurement of professional services; performing design; preparation of design drawings; coordinating directly with permitting authorities and securing permits; developing environmental documentation; and, managing consultants.
- Develops and oversees the development of complex construction drawings and work plans for facilities replacement and upgrade projects.
- Prepares or assists with the preparation of economic comparisons between alternatives and comprehensive reports that include text, charts, maps, diagrams, and sketches on engineering subjects of moderate to substantial difficulty and complexity.
- Performs construction management work including coordinating and maintaining communication with stakeholders, administering construction contracts and professional services contracts, developing and maintaining detailed schedules and monitoring contract expenditures, reviewing submittals, preparing status reports, managing correspondence and negotiations, managing claims, preparing change orders and staff reports, reviewing contractor progress payments, and performing occasional field work and inspection as necessary.
- Develops, implements, and coordinates commissioning plans and activities including witnessed factory acceptance testing, field acceptance testing, functional testing, control system functional testing, and startup testing.
- Coordinates and performs all necessary project closeout activities including formally transferring projects to other departments for operations and maintenance.
- Conducts studies and investigations of moderate to substantial difficulty and complexity related to hydraulic and water quality modeling, water usage and future water requirements, planning studies of distribution systems, analysis of performance of hydraulic structures and systems.
- Develops, manages, and uses computer models and databases related to the area of assignment; participates in the planning, management and maintenance of such models and databases and provides training and support to others.
- Collaborates with Public Affairs staff to plan and perform public outreach activities prior to the start of projects, and during project implementation, to ensure public awareness and respond to questions and concerns from the public.?
- Assists in the development of the division budget, projecting and forecasting projects costs and other expenditures for all Departments; develops CIP cost estimates and performs annual review of CIP budgets to ensure sufficient funds for projects and programs.
- Reviews and designs District infrastructure improvements utilizing District standard specifications and drawings.
- Coordinates with developers, contractors, consultants, engineers, and other staff; provides information on District policies and procedures related to engineering.
- Coordinates with developers, contractors, consultants, engineers, and other staff; provides information on District policies and procedures related to engineering.
- Manages and oversees property right acquisitions, including review and approval of easement and quitclaim deeds and review of tentative and final tract maps.
- Reviews and approves technical engineering work, including review of customer job order applications, deposit letters, CAD files/drawing, material lists, and estimates.
- Reviews civil utility improvement plans submittals for new water systems or developments.
REQUIREMENTS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be the equivalent of:
Education and Experience:
Possession of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an engineering curriculum which is accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, or a related field; and
Two (2) years of full-time practical engineering experience equivalent to that of an Engineer I within the District. An advanced degree in an accredited engineering curriculum may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
Must possess a California Engineer-In-Training Certificate. Possession of a Water Distribution Operator Grade 2 certification and Water Treatment Operator Grade 2 certification, if assigned to Engineering & Technology or Operations & Maintenance Departments, is highly desirable.
Selection Procedure
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Application materials, which include a supplemental questionnaire, must be submitted online at by the final filing date of Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:00 pm PST.
Health Insurance: Coverage is provided through the CalPERS Health program. Employees contribute 1.0% of salary toward the cost of their medical benefits. Under the Cafeteria Plan, employees will receive a flex dollar allowance to purchase healthcare coverage, and qualifying voluntary products.
Dental and Vision: Coverage for the employee and eligible dependents is fully paid by the District.
Retirement: California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) benefit depends on whether the employee is a "new" member or "classic" member under state law.
Classic member: Employee who is a member of PERS or reciprocal agency within six months of hire at ACWD. 2.5% @ 55 with 8% employee contribution. $5000 Retired Death Benefit, 3% Annual Cost-of-Living Allowance Increase, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance to Continue After Remarriage, Pre-Retirement Death Benefits to Continue After Remarriage of Survivor, Additional Opportunity to Elect 1959 Survivor Benefits, 1959 Survivor Benefit Level 4, Unused Sick Leave Credit, Public Service Credit for Peace Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA, or AmeriCorps Service, Military Service Credit as Public Service, Final Compensation 1 Year, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance, Prior Service. The District picks up 2.5% of the CalPERS retirement contribution.
New member: Employees hired after 12/31/12 who were not members of PERS or a reciprocal agency within the last six months of hire at ACWD. 2% @ 62 with 7% employee contribution. Effective 7/1/23 PEPRA employee contributions will increase to 7.75%. $5000 Retired Death Benefit, 1959 Survivor Benefit Level 4, 3% Annual Cost-of-Living Allowance Increase, Additional Opportunity to Elect 1959 Survivor Benefits, Final Compensation 3 Years, Military Service Credit as Public Service, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance to Continue After Remarriage, Pre-Retirement Death Benefits to Continue After Remarriage of Survivor, Pre-Retirement Option 2W Death Benefit, Prior Service, Public Service Credit for Peace Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA, or AmeriCorps Service, Unused Sick Leave Credit.
Social Security/Medicare: The District does not participate in Social Security, but provides a 1.45% matching Medicare contribution.
Retiree Health Benefits: Coverage is provided through the CalPERS Health program. The District's contribution for retiree coverage shall be the PEMHCA minimum contribution as determined by CalPERS on an annual basis. Please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for various eligibility and plan details.
Employees hired on or after January 1, 2019 will receive a defined-contribution benefit into a retiree health savings account.
Life Insurance: The District provides you with Basic Life Insurance and Basic AD&D Insurance of one and one half times your annual salary to a maximum of $250,000. There is no cost to employee for this insurance.
Long Term Disability: The District provides you with Long Term Disability Income Insurance of 66 2/3% of monthly earnings with a maximum monthly benefit of $15,000.
Short Term Disability: Coverage is provided through the District for employees working more than 20 hours per week at 66 2/3% of base weekly earnings for the first 12 weeks up to a weekly benefit maximum of $2,350.
Deferred Compensation: Optional deferred income plans allowing tax sheltering of current income and payment later as supplemental retirement income. The District pays a match of up to $1,750 per year to the employee's 401(a).
Vacation: 10 days first year, increasing to 25 days after 20 years.
Holidays: 11 days per year.
Sick Leave: 12 days per year
Management Leave: 80 hours to 96 hours of Management Leave per calendar year (depending on classification).
Employee Assistance Program: Up to 6 sessions for employees and family members for professional consultation and short-term counseling for personal problems.
Tuition Reimbursement: The District will reimburse 100% of the total tuition and textbook costs incurred in taking courses outside of normal working hours related to District employment up to an annual maximum of $5,250.
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IMPORTANT NOTE (applies to all questions): Following an assessment of minimum qualifications, the determination as to whether candidates should be invited to the panel interview will be based only on evaluation of responses to this Supplemental Questionnaire. The District will evaluate responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire individually and separately from the employment application and any submitted resume or other materials (such materials will not be available to those evaluating responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire). Therefore, your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire should be comprehensive, should demonstrate any proficiency in those areas highlighted in the announcement, and should NOT reference or rely on any information provided in the application form or other submitted materials. Writing 'see resume' or 'N/A' is not a sufficient response.Be sure to additionally include the name(s) of your employer(s), your dates of employment with that employer, and your job title(s) in your responses to each question as applicable.
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QUALIFICATIONS:Briefly summarize your education, certifications, experience and approach which demonstrate your qualifications as the ideal candidate for the role of Engineer II, Civil Capital Project Engineer.
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ENGINEERING: Describe assignments or projects that best demonstrate your knowledge or experience related to the planning, assessment, analysis, design, and construction management of potable water infrastructure projects. Please be specific about your particular role and responsibilities when referencing your experience.
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Describe specific projects, or relevant assignments, that best demonstrate your project management approach and experience. Please be specific regarding your own role and level of responsibility. Project management experience may include managing your own work or the work of others such as (a) being a project team leader, (b) managing a project schedule or budget, (c) selection and management of engineering consultants and/or contractors, and/or (d) the administration of construction contracts.
Required Question
- Reviews and approves technical engineering work, including review of customer job order applications, deposit letters, CAD files/drawing, material lists, and estimates.
- Manages and oversees property right acquisitions, including review and approval of easement and quitclaim deeds and review of tentative and final tract maps.
- Coordinates with developers, contractors, consultants, engineers, and other staff; provides information on District policies and procedures related to engineering.
- Coordinates with developers, contractors, consultants, engineers, and other staff; provides information on District policies and procedures related to engineering.
- Reviews and designs District infrastructure improvements utilizing District standard specifications and drawings.
- Assists in the development of the division budget, projecting and forecasting projects costs and other expenditures for all Departments; develops CIP cost estimates and performs annual review of CIP budgets to ensure sufficient funds for projects and programs.
- Collaborates with Public Affairs staff to plan and perform public outreach activities prior to the start of projects, and during project implementation, to ensure public awareness and respond to questions and concerns from the public.?
- Develops, manages, and uses computer models and databases related to the area of assignment; participates in the planning, management and maintenance of such models and databases and provides training and support to others.
- Conducts studies and investigations of moderate to substantial difficulty and complexity related to hydraulic and water quality modeling, water usage and future water requirements, planning studies of distribution systems, analysis of performance of hydraulic structures and systems.
- Coordinates and performs all necessary project closeout activities including formally transferring projects to other departments for operations and maintenance.
- Develops, implements, and coordinates commissioning plans and activities including witnessed factory acceptance testing, field acceptance testing, functional testing, control system functional testing, and startup testing.
- Performs construction management work including coordinating and maintaining communication with stakeholders, administering construction contracts and professional services contracts, developing and maintaining detailed schedules and monitoring contract expenditures, reviewing submittals, preparing status reports, managing correspondence and negotiations, managing claims, preparing change orders and staff reports, reviewing contractor progress payments, and performing occasional field work and inspection as necessary.
- Prepares or assists with the preparation of economic comparisons between alternatives and comprehensive reports that include text, charts, maps, diagrams, and sketches on engineering subjects of moderate to substantial difficulty and complexity.
- Develops and oversees the development of complex construction drawings and work plans for facilities replacement and upgrade projects.
- Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of civil, electrical, mechanical and/or environmental engineering.
- Responds to questions and inquiries from the general public, developers, contractors, engineering professionals and District staff regarding engineering projects.
- Participates in the administration and management of the grant application process, including providing input and review of project scope, schedule, and cost; negotiates revisions to agreements and/or revises District contract documents for consistency with grant terms; tracks, prepares, and submits grant reimbursable costs and prepares supporting documentation and financial information as required by the grant terms.
- Prepares and reviews environmental and permit-related documentation.
- Evaluates the need for consultants and special services; conducts advertising, bidding, and award of contract; manages consultant and contractor contracts; oversees and manages project schedules and budget to ensure project alignment with plans and District initiatives.
- Conducts hydraulic and water quality modeling of the water system using District computer programs to assess consumer impacts and system needs.
- Compiles and computes engineering data and statistics and uses appropriate assumptions, methods and formulae to prepare detailed plans and engineering specifications.
- Inspects the construction of engineering facilities and materials for conformity with plans and?specifications; maintains records from which essential data is compiled.
- Reviews engineering and development design drawing for compliance with regulations; provides input during design process to ensure capital and development projects meet operational needs.
- Prepares and reviews a variety of engineering reports, contracts, agreements, deeds, RFP's, and other correspondence; prepares statements of costs, quantities and work performed on projects.
- Assists higher level engineers on large and complex projects or acts as a project management engineer on assigned projects; administers project from inception to completion including design, review, public meetings, bidding and construction; develops scope of work; serves as liaison to District staff, developers, engineers, consultants, the general public and external agencies on proposed projects; develops project timelines and sets priorities.
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