Associate Engineer or Assistant Engineer

WCW is an awardwinning wastewater treatment and resource recovery agency that collects and treats wastewater for reuse. We are committed to protecting public health our community and the environment. West County Wastewaters administrative office and Water Quality & Resource Recovery Plant are located in beautiful Richmond California where we serve west Contra Costa County.

The district has approximately 34000 residences and 2450 commercial and industrial businesses with a total population of nearly 100000. Founded in 1921 today we are transforming our organization and shaping the future of the regional wastewater industry with a team that is dedicated to innovation progress collaboration service and ecofriendly practices. Additionally we are deeply committed to our community and inspired by the diversity of our employees and the integrity and commitment they bring to our community and to each other every day

West County Wastewater (WCW) celebrates our innovative leadership style where we have reimagined our work culture. WCW is committed to maintaining a diverse equitable and inclusive working environment where new ideas and approaches are encouraged and every person is valued.

The Position

• Capital Portfolio this division is charged with the development and execution of all capital projects undertaken by WCW and has developed a 10year capital project plan to guide necessary improvements and repairs to critical infrastructure. The division has also been charged with the development of systems that will ensure the effective and efficient planning bidding and construction of these projects.
• Collections System Operations (CSO) this division is responsible for the sewer main infrastructure of WCW and is charged with maintenance and cleaning of the WCWs sewer mains and response to any sewer overflows. The division uses a proactive evaluation and cleaning program to ensure successful collections operation and has a work plan which centers around this key core function.
• Planning and Support Services this division is charged with customer service initiatives both internally and externally with contractors and ratepayers. Manages ordinance compliance permitting design and engineering support services and related activities including GIS and the PIPES program.

• Detailoriented proactive and committed to delivering highquality results.
• Able to responds effectively to multiple demands shifting priorities emerging situations and rapid change.
• Proactive in identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions.
• A strong problemsolver with decisionmaking skills.
• Adaptable and able to navigate complex fastpaced project environments and work under pressure.
• A clear communicator who works well with team members stakeholders and partners.
• Committed to safety sustainability and ethical engineering practices.
  
  

• Assisting with elements of complex project management including planning coordination and execution of assignments.

• Performing calculations to analyze fluid flow size pipes and conduct hydraulic analyses to ensure efficient and reliable operation of wastewater systems.

• Preparing designs specifications plans estimates and reports for the development and modification of projects.
• Understanding agency operations to ensure compliance with internal procedures regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Supporting the planning development and execution of Capital Improvement Program projects.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and providing technical expertise to solve engineering challenges.
• Preparing clear written correspondence reports plans and other written materials.

• Your contributions will directly impact the development and improvement of important infrastructure.
• You will have the opportunity to be involved in both the technical and project management aspects of engineering supporting your career growth.
• You will be part of a team that values innovation learning and professional development.
• You will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that protect public health and the environment.
• You will have the opportunity to work with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility.

• Managing multiple complex projects and balancing competing priorities while maintaining high quality results.
• Balancing autonomy with the need for collaboration and communication across teams each with unique perspectives and technical needs.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are paramount in a fastpaced environment.
• Addressing unforeseen technical issues during the planning design or construction phases.

• Attention to Detail:Focusing on the details of work content work steps and final work products
• Project Management:Ensuring that projects are ontime on budget and achieve their objectives
• Innovative Problem Solving:Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do business
• SelfManagement:Showing personal organization selfdiscipline and dependability
• Oral Communication:Engaging effectively in dialogue.
• Teamwork:Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
• Leveraging Technology: Applying technology for improvements in organizational efficiency and effectiveness
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty adherence to principles and personal accountability
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding interpreting and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable highquality timely and costeffective results

Depending upon assignment duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Act as project manager on engineering projects of moderate size and complexity directing the work of subordinate professionals and support staff;
• Participate in and manages capital improvement program projects including studies design engineering inspection and consultant oversight;
• Prepare designs specifications plans estimates and reports for the development and modification of projects and various facilities including wastewater treatment plants and collection systems;
• Review and check engineering drawings plans computations and reports for accuracy and compliance with WCW standards;
• Conduct engineering studies evaluates alternatives and prepares reports with recommendations for management and the Board of Directors;
• Prepare project status reports and make oral and written presentations to staff supervisors regulatory agencies elected officials and the public;
• Manage the selection of consultants for assigned projects including developing requests for proposals negotiating agreements and administering contracts;
• Prepare conditions of approval issue construction permits and draft development reimbursement agreements;
• Develop and manages project budgets records costs and schedules analyzing billings and progress payment requests;
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of appropriate environmental documentation in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
• Participate in external industry organizations and subcommittees as a representative of WCW and research industry developments to remain current with modern principles and procedures;
• Coordinate with operations staff to evaluate wastewater and recycled water treatment operational issues developing study plans and making engineering recommendations;
• Perform and assign to staff investigations design drafting survey mapping and data collection tasks; review completed work;
• Prepare a variety of written correspondence reports grant applications plans procedures ordinances staff reports and other written materials;
• Ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards;
• Critical peer review of work from design engineering contractors and consultants;
• Perform related duties as assigned.
  
  

Any combination of experience and training that demonstrates that a person has obtained the required knowledge and is able to perform the required work (with reasonable accommodation if needed) will be considered. A person with the following combined training and experience would typically qualify to compete in a selection process:

• Regularly walk and stand and occasionally sit on level and unleveled surfaces bend stoop squat climb reach twist turn crouch ascend and descend ladders and kneel; safely lift and/or move objects weighing a maximum of 50 lbs.; use hands for light grasping and fine dexterity; visual acuity to see fine detail;
• Withstand exposure to cold heat noise vibration mechanical and/or electrical hazards and hazardous substances and fumes;
• Utilize appropriate safety precautions methods and apparatus to minimize and withstand exposure to chemical biological and mechanical hazards.

Applying for this Position:
Applicants interested in the Associate Engineer or Assistant Engineer position must apply at by May 26 2025.