Engineer I - Electrical

Job Description:

Engineer I - Electrical

Description

Job Summary

TITLE: Engineer I

SRN A45: $9,248 - $12,771, Monthly, Exempt

Bargaining Unit: Teamsters 1932

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

Division: Electric Energy

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Reports to : Supervising Engineer

Supervises the following positions : N/A

Promotional opportunity procedures will include the following:

Review of minimum qualifications

Review of personnel file

Testing/ Assessments: N/A

Oral Interview(s)

DEFINITION: Under general supervision (Engineer I) to direction (Engineer II), performs professional civil or electrical engineering work related to the design and construction of District infrastructure and facilities; prepares, and reviews designs, plans, and specifications for District projects; serves in a project lead or manager capacity on assigned projects to ensure compliance with District contracted services, specifications and quality; coordinates projects with contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders; and performs related work as required.

Essential Functions

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
Researches, prepares, and reviews designs, plans, and specifications for the construction and installation of District infrastructure and facilities; coordinates the construction and installation of new facilities within the District, and reports the progress to management personnel in meetings and/or written reports.Prepares and performs contract administration on District construction projects; prepares bid documents, Board authorizations, contract summaries, and, within scope of authority, negotiates changes of contract scope; monitors design costs and overall project budget; resolves claims, disputes, and outstanding issues; prepares concise and accurate scopes of work for identified District projects in the Capital Improvement Program.Serves as a project lead or project manager on District construction projects; maintains quality assurance of consultant’s design, drawings, and specifications to District requirements; ensures inspection and quality assurance is performed on construction sites, and projects are completed within budget and schedule; prepares accurate estimates of costs, time frames, personnel resources, and related activities.Identifies deficiencies in District facilities based on research, site inspections, and communications with District personnel; prepares reports and technical memoranda describing the deficiencies with corrective actions; prepares studies for planning of new facilities.Electrical engineer conducts electrical system studies, control systems, load calculations, PLC, HMI and SCADA system designs and evaluations for capital improvement projects and new developments; monitors district wide power usage and makes suggestions for operational adjustments.Maintains documentation for both contract administration and project management that includes correspondence, meeting minutes, requests for information, submittal reviews, permit applications, and other activities on the construction project.
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Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Licenses and Certifications :

• Possession of a valid California Driver's license, to be maintained throughout employment.
  
• Possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training Certificate issued by the State of California, to be maintained throughout employment.
  
• Engineers possessing a valid license as a Professional Engineer in Civil or Electrical Engineering in the State of California will receive an additional pay of 5% to their current base salary.
  

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
Experience: Two (2) years of experience providing professional support to an engineering program in assigned engineering area.

Knowledge of:

• Modern principles and practices of civil or electrical engineering design and construction as it relates to water, wastewater, and irrigation infrastructure and facilities.
• Principles and practices of project management.
• Methods and techniques of negotiating and administering contracts.
• Principles and practices of construction management, including engineering, surveying and inspection methods and materials.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and procedures relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Project documentation and development techniques including mapping, drafting, drawings and specifications.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Hydraulic system analysis, calculations, and simulation.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Principles and practices of project budget administration and monitoring.
• Methods and techniques of applying advanced mathematics principles to engineering work.
• Recent developments and trends in the field of engineering and construction management.
• District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Ability to:

• Perform a diverse range of engineering tasks in support of the District’s capital improvement projects and operations.
• Prepare and/or review engineering estimates, plans, and specifications for proposed District projects.
• Perform engineering work in the design and construction of District infrastructure and associated facilities.
• Research and evaluate engineering methods and techniques for assigned project work.
• Prepare accurate estimates of costs, schedules, materials, and staffing resources required for assigned projects.
• Prepare detailed analysis and comprehensive technical engineering reports and recommendations.
• Serve as a project lead or project manager on assigned projects and oversee the work of contracted service providers.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize and present technical and administrative information and data in an effective manner.
• Read and interpret maps, plans, sketches, schematics, diagrams and blueprints.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Effectively represent the department and the District in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

The Coachella Valley Water District provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package ensuring employees have many options to meet their healthcare, wellness and/or retirement savings goals. Providing employees with flexibility and support for all the different stages of life. Employees may pay some portion of their benefit premium costs based on the provisions of their labor-negotiated Memorandums of Understanding (MOU's) and the level of coverage they select. Additional information regarding CVWD employee benefits is available at https://www.cvwd.org/176/Benefits .

Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$9,248.00 - $12,771.00 Monthly