Job Details

Well established utility agency is adding to their Engineering team and looking for an experienced Water Supply Operations Engineer in Apple Valley, CA. This is a full time permanent position with excellent compensation and benefits package.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze system operations to identify operational changes that will improve service and improve system efficiency.
• Utilizes hydraulic models to assist in analyzing water system operations.
• Prepare recommendations to resolve water system operational problems.
• Prepare system wide and plant specific operational memos and provides updated information for plant site plans, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), and schematics.
• Analyze treatment system operations and identify process changes to achieve and maintain treatment process optimization.
• Prepare technical reports and coordinates with superintendents on supply forecasts and budgets.
• Select replacement pumps, motors and control valves.
• Approve the work of Engineering Technicians including fire flow test reports and substructure requests.
• Reviews all system additions, upgrades within the district.
• Oversee system water audits and leak detection to ensure district systems are in compliance with regulatory requirements governing water loss.
• Approve the work of 3rd parties providing Water Loss Control services, including system water audits and leak detection and proper accounting of water use in each system.
• Manage employee’s career development profiles and prepare appropriate reports as necessary.
• Use excellent communication skills in English to correspond verbally and in writing with with customers in addition to various department personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or similar
• 6+ years or experience in water supply / water distribution operations, engineering and construction activities.
  
• Registration as a Professional Civil or Mechanical Engineer in the State of California is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time.
  
• MS Office skills
• Working knowledge of water operations, planning and management, including use analysis and forecasting.
• Familiar with CPUC, SWRCB, RWQCB, fire department and other agency regulations as they pertain to water operations.
• Assist in forecasting water demands including seasonal and diurnal fluctuations; analyze system operations using hydraulic models.