Junior Engineer

About the Position

North Marin Water District is seeking a highly skilled Junior Engineer to join our team in the Engineering Department. As a Junior Engineer, you will be responsible for performing a wide variety of entry-level technical engineering work, including designing and drafting water and sewer facilities, preparing construction estimates, and inspecting construction project work.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and draft water and sewer facilities, including transmission and distribution systems, storage tanks, pump stations, treatment plants, and facilities
• Prepare detailed construction estimates, material requisitions, and master plans for water and sewer facilities
• Inspect and/or supervise construction project work as required
• Prepare cost and budgetary estimates on projects
• Track costs and budgets of assigned projects
• Respond to and follow through on customer service calls
• Draft new standards and specifications as required
• Conduct reviews and respond to engineering studies, including CEQA and NEPA reports
• Prepare material and construction contract packages and proposals, and prepare RFPs
• Conduct water supply and sewage collection/treatment/disposal feasibility studies and master planning
• Participate in a variety of professional committees

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering
• California Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate
• Knowledge of principles, methods, materials, and equipment used in engineering design, drafting, and inspecting
• Ability to apply general engineering principles to the solution of specific engineering problems
• Ability to use job-related computer software
• Ability to write memos, letters, and technical reports that are clear and concise
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical persons

Benefits

• Excellent health, dental, and vision care plans for employee and dependents
• Vacation time starting at 2 weeks and increasing to 5 weeks per year after completing probationary period
• Sick leave - 12 days per year
• Holidays - 12 scheduled holidays and 1 floating holiday granted each quarter
• Life insurance - equal to annual salary up to $200,000
• Other voluntary and employee-paid supplemental insurance coverage through AFLAC and/or IRS Section 125 pretax Flexible Spending Plans
• Multiple voluntary 457(b) deferred compensation options with a 1% match for those contributing a minimum of 1% of their annual salary to the Nationwide Plan