Posting number: 26-135
Department: Engineering Dept
Job classification: Associate Civil Engineer
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Water Agency
The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Specifications and Engineering Support (SES) Section, part of the Engineering and Construction Department’s Engineering Services Division, is currently seeking an Associate Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineer who is highly detailed-oriented, self-motivated, and an energetic team player with experience in specification development and preparation, constructability review, project management, cost estimating, as well as performing engineering analyses and design work to support treatment plant, pumping plant, distribution reservoir, pipeline, and related work including building and facilities improvements work. The SES Section is responsible for specification preparation, cost estimation for EBMUD’s public bid projects and engineering design support for operations and maintenance departments. The most competitive candidates for this particular position will have backgrounds in construction specification development and preparation, construction drawing preparation, constructability review, cost estimation, and civil engineering design. Typical duties may include: • Preparing specifications and estimates for water supply, treatment, transmission, storage and related distribution facilities. • Assisting and guiding project engineers in developing specifications for construction projects designed in-house. • Assisting consultants retained by EBMUD in the preparation of specifications. • Assembling and circulating plans and specifications for the 90-percent design stage review and finalizing specifications based on comments. • Oversight and management of EBMUD master specifications template updates and ensuring conformance with Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormat/SectionFormat/PageFormat standards. • Conducting constructability reviews of plans and specifications to ensure mutual conformance. • Performing detailed and thorough final checks on project drawings and assembling plans and specifications prior to printing. • Preparing accurate and properly formatted contract addenda in accordance with EBMUD standards. • Cost estimating and preparing Engineer’s Estimates. • Attending bid openings and reviewing bid packages to ensure bidders are responsive. • Attending project design status meetings. • Reviewing and checking engineering drawings; preparing estimates and reports for completeness, accuracy, soundness of applied engineering principles, and EBMUD standards. • Updating master Division 00 and 01 specifications, and EBMUD General Conditions to maintain compliance with legislation. • Preparing designs and design recommendations for operating projects to support various water treatment, storage and transmission facilities. • Preparing a variety of documents and materials, including technical reports, correspondence and memos. • Performing related duties and responsibilities as required. The ideal candidate will have the following: • Strong knowledge of accepted practices followed in preparing plans, estimates, specifications, and contracts for engineering work. • Knowledge of CSI standards. • Knowledge of public contracting/bidding and familiarity with California Public Contract Code. • Knowledge of equipment and materials used in engineering. • Experience with mathematics and mathematical tables used in engineering work. • Experience with the nomenclature and symbols used in engineering. • Experience in engineering design and related drafting practices. • Experience in performing technical research work and making comprehensive recommendations on engineering problems. • Experience in collecting and analyzing engineering data. • Experience in reading, interpreting and preparing engineering plans and specifications, and technical reports. • Ability to organize, evaluate, and present information effectively. • Ability to maintain detailed records and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work. • Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively orally and in writing. The salary range for Associate Civil or Mechanical Engineer is $13,124 per month increasing to $13,780, $14,469, $15,192, and $15,952 after 6, 18, 30, and 42 months, respectively. The salary range for Associate Electrical Engineer is $13,451 per month increasing to $14,124, $14,830, $15,571, and $16,350 after 6, 18, 30, and 42 months, respectively. EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.
Any combination of education and experience that has led to the acquisition of the knowledge and abilities indicated above. Typical means of acquiring the essential knowledge and abilities is a combination of training and experience equivalent to: 1. A bachelor’s degree in an ABET-accredited civil, electrical, environmental, or mechanical engineering curriculum OR a California EIT Certificate; 2. Four years of professional civil, electrical, mechanical, or environmental engineering experience (subsequent to obtaining the degree), including at least two years of experience at the level of EBMUD’s Assistant Engineer classification; AND 3. California registration as a Professional Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineer. In addition, candidates must possess a California driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record, the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the position and the willingness to work overtime as needed. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the “equivalent combination of education and experience” provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.
As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with your regular EBMUD application. You will be evaluated on a competitive basis and only candidates passing the competitive application review will continue in the selection process. Describe your work experience clearly, thoroughly, and accurately. Be sure to include your employer's name and the time period of the experience you are describing. Be specific and succinct. Your responses should demonstrate your ability to write concise and well-organized documents using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. The questions cover a range of work responsibilities. Although you may use the same experience as the basis for answering more than one question, describing a variety of experiences will provide the panel with a better understanding of the breadth and depth of your experience. When describing your experience, please confine your remarks to assignments you have personally performed. Should you respond with comments such as “see application” or “see resume” instead of addressing the questions directly, your application may not be considered. NOTE: Any experience mentioned in your supplemental responses must be represented in your work history in your application. PLEASE NOTE: While we understand applicants may use various tools to support the preparation of their materials, responses that appear to be primarily generated by AI tools, without meaningful personalization or demonstration of the applicant’s own qualifications, may result in disqualification from the selection process.
East Bay Municipal Utility District is a California public utility that supplies high-quality drinking water, generates renewable energy and provides wastewater treatment and pollution prevention services that protect San Francisco Bay. EBMUD was established by a vote of the people in 1923.
Through a system of pipes and facilities, EBMUD supplies Sierra mountain water to 1.4 million East Bay customers. EBMUD's water service area spans 332-square miles in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, extending from Crockett in the north, southward to San Lorenzo, eastward from San Francisco Bay to Walnut Creek, and south through the San Ramon Valley.
For more than 50 years, EBMUD has helped protect public health and San Francisco Bay with wastewater treatment and innovative pollution protection programs. The wastewater system serves 740,000 people in an 88-square-mile area along the east shore of the bay.
EBMUD is a major Bay Area employer with approximately 1,800 employees working in a broad range of trades, as well as technical, administrative and scientific fields. The District seeks a workforce that is representative of California’s diverse labor force.
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All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disabled status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of such protected category.
