Mesa Water District (Mesa Water) is thrilled to announce that it is searching for a Civil Engineer to join the team! The Civil Engineer performs complex professional engineering project management, plans and specification review, contract administration, design, and environmental mitigation duties all while ensuring work adherence to professional engineering standards. Engineers at Mesa Water work on a wide range of projects, from designing pump stations to working on a SCADA system master plan, and work on projects from planning through construction. Mesa Water provides 100% locally sourced groundwater to our customers through seven clear wells and a nanofiltration production facility, and this role is critical in designing and maintaining the infrastructure to meet this goal.

If this describes you, apply today:

Project Management: Ensures projects are on-time, on-budget, and meet their objectives.
Decision Making: Independently chooses optimal course of action in a timely manner.
Safety Focus: Shows vigilance and care in identifying and addressing safety hazards.
Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluates information.
Action & Results Focus: Initiates tasks and focuses on accomplishment.
Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displays honesty, adheres to principles, and has personal accountability.
Using Technology: Finds ways to apply technology to tasks to increase speed, quality, and create new capabilities.
Attention to Detail: Focuses on the details of the work content, steps, and final products.
Relationship Building: Establishes and maintains mutually productive working relationships.
Involving Others: Identifies key stakeholders in the success of a project; actively encourages them to contribute their ideas.
Legal Navigation: Understands and interprets water-related laws and regulations (e.g., Public Contract Code, State Water Board, etc.)
Technical Expertise: Understands professional civil engineering principles.
Written & Oral Communication: Communicates effectively orally and in writing.
Adaptability: Responds to change in positive manner, quickly adjusting work methods.
Teamwork: Understands role on a team and does whatever is needed to make the team a success.
Learning Agility: Eager to continually learn new concepts and apply them to one's work.
Innovation: Thinks outside of the box and devises new and better ways of doing things.
Professional Impact: Presents self as a positive representation of the organization.
Customer Focus: Attends to needs of customers and pursues solutions until customers are satisfied.

This recruitment is open on a continuous basis until filled. Interested candidates must submit applications by the initial application review deadline of Saturday, February 2, 2025. Qualified candidates will move on to a selection process that will consist of skills assessments and interview panels. The final candidate will be required to go through a pre-employment process that will consist of reference checks, livescan DOJ background check, and a pre-employment physical. If you have any questions about the recruitment, please feel free to reach out to Camille at camilles@mesawater.org.

About Our District

Mesa Water is a retail water agency that provides 16,000 acre-feet per year (AFY) of domestic water and 1,100 AFY of recycled water to 110,000 customers in an 18-square mile area covering the City of Costa Mesa, parts of Newport Beach, and the John Wayne Airport. Mesa Water uses 100% groundwater supplies to meet its customers' demands with 317 miles of pipeline, seven domestic groundwater wells, three reservoirs, five imported back-up water supply connections, and an advanced membrane treatment facility. Mesa Water is an AAA-rated special district that is rated as one of Orange County's most efficient water agency and has a competitive compensation and benefit package. For more information, please visit our website, www.mesawater.org.

This is the full journey level class in the professional Engineer series. Positions at this level perform the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, applying well developed engineering knowledge, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Work is normally reviewed only on completion and for overall results. Receives direction from the District Engineer. Exercises direct or general supervision over professional, technical and/or administrative staff. To view the full job description, please click here.

Performs professional level engineering duties in support of the District’s engineering services and activities including design and construction of water production, treatment and distribution, and other hydraulic projects.
Performs project management functions and responsibilities for the planning, design and construction of District’s capital projects.
Reviews plans and specifications for a variety of development and/or capital improvement projects; checks improvement plans for compliance with District’s design criteria; modifies and/or corrects development plans; consults with other departments, contractors, consultants, and the general public regarding project plans and documentation.
Prepares routine permits and work orders and recommends updates for maps.
Prepares and develops engineering designs, plans, and specifications; prepares engineering economic analysis of planned facilities; develops engineering drawings, construction plans, specifications, contract documents, bid documents, calculations, and cost estimates for proposed projects; researches design requirements; prepares estimates of time and material costs.
Prepares water use demand projections.
Analyzes distribution system pressure and water quality utilizing a computer model of the District’s distribution piping system.
Prepares water supply mix based on groundwater basin management plans and imported water programs.
Provides information, explains projects and procedures, interprets codes, and coordinates construction activities with outside agencies, contractors, consultants, committees and others; prepares a variety of reports including progress reports, proposals and engineering activity reports.
Operates, maintains, and updates the Geographical Information System (GIS) including all databases, tables, viewers, and hardware and software.
Responds to technical customer service issues in person or on the telephone.
Coordinates assigned engineering functions with other departments, divisions, and outside agencies as necessary.
Assists in the preparation of the District’s Water System Master Plan and Capital Improvement Program.
Assists in overseeing construction inspection; reviews and approves inspection reports as necessary.
Assists in preparing and administering assigned contracts.
Performs related duties as required.

Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional water utility engineering experience including project management experience.
License:
- Possession of a valid California Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer.
- Valid class “C” California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.

Knowledge:

Operations, services, and activities of an engineering and construction program; methods, materials, and techniques used in civil engineering projects including those used in the design and construction of development projects; methods and techniques of conducting site and field investigation.
Complex principles and practices of civil engineering with particular emphasis on the planning, design, and construction of water production, treatment and distribution, and other hydraulic projects.
Principles and practices of complex project management and administration; methods and techniques of complex contract negotiations and administration; methods and techniques of complex engineering plan review and analysis.
Principles and practices of water supply development, chemical and biological aspects of water pollution and local water problems, including their relationship to state and regional plans; California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); AWWA (American Water Works Association) standards; hydraulics and fluid mechanics; Water treatment; District standards, specifications, and policies; Pipeline materials and chemical and electrical hazards.
Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
Principles and practices of leadership.
Principles and practices of project budget preparation and control.
Advanced drafting methods, techniques, and equipment including those used in computer aided drafting, engineering maps and records.
Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Abilities:

Perform advanced level professional engineering duties involved in the design, development, and construction management of a variety of construction/capital improvement projects; assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards; serve as project engineer on assigned design and construction projects; inspect public works projects for conformance with plans and specifications.
Prepare, review, interpret, analyze, and modify complex engineering plans, drawings, specifications, contract documents, and engineering reports for conformance to professional standards and approved budgets; collect, assimilate, and evaluate data and prepare recommendations related to civil engineering projects.
Perform complex engineering computations and calculations; administer change orders and contract laws.
Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
Research, review, update, and revise existing ordinances, policies, and design changes; prepare clear and concise administrative and technical reports.
Maintain sensitive and confidential information.
Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
Effectively represent the department and 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, 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.

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