Associate Engineer

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Primary Function

Under general direction of the District Engineer to plan direct supervise and coordinate engineering functions and activities within the Engineering Department at the Oakdale Irrigation District.

General Duties

Assist the District Engineer in the management and execution of District engineering activities and programs. The Associate Engineer performs professional engineering work in the planning directing supervising and coordinating complex civil engineering/surveying work in the feasibility design contracting construction inspection and maintenance of irrigation domestic and related water facilities. Serve as technical specialist in the fields of water management measurement supply automation water quality drainage and storm water management for the district. Represent the District in a professional capacity at outside meetings and conferences.

Examples of Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist in the technical development and implementation of goals objectives policies and priorities.
2. Assist in planning organizing supervising and performing professional engineering work in the design and construction of irrigation drainage storm water and domestic water facilities and structures.
3. Perform complex hydraulic and hydrologic studies and design open and closed water conveyance systems based upon the results of those studies.
4. Understands the engineering requirements and limitations of soils and can apply soil mechanics knowledge in the design of structures and water conveyance systems.
5. Ability to survey set up field books reduce notes and generate drawings which are of professional quality. Ability to compile analyze check and review survey and engineering data and the ability to make sketches and prepare maps. Ability to apply the State coordinate system to assigned tasks and in writing legal descriptions.
6. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
7. Supervise preparation of plans specifications technical reports and other engineering work performed by staff members.
8. Prepare estimates of project costs for competitive bidding budgetary purposes and field operation capital projects.
9. Assist in the planning and coordinating of ongoing maintenance programs.
10. Prepare comprehensive written reports and statistical data relating to public works projects and programs.
11. Supervise coordinate and assist in the work of outside engineering consultants.
12. Provide oversight of staff in the use and application of the Districts Computer Aided Drafting and Design system.
13. Advise the District Engineer in the technical areas regarding planning direction coordination organizing and controlling of District operational activities; represent the District on committees and commissions and at meetings with various agencies; investigate and prepare technical recommendations for the District Engineer on District matters.
14. Formulate prepare and recommend policies procedures studies and reports to the District Engineer for approval.
15. Implement develop and administer service standards operating procedures and policies for the District as appropriate.
16. Evaluate the quality and quantity of work being performed.
17. Requisition needed supplies and materials.
18. Respond to citizen complaints and questions in a timely manner report findings to the District Engineer.
19. Perform various tasks as assigned.

To perform the job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Experience: A minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience in the design and construction of irrigation drainage reclamation and flood control facilities.

Education: A bachelors degree in civil mechanical or agricultural engineering. An emphasis on soil and water engineering is preferred.

License / Certification:

Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License and a good motor vehicle driving record as evidenced by freedom from multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents for at least two (2) years duration.

Possession of a valid and current certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers Land Surveyors and Geologists (CA PE license) is required. However the District may consider applicants that:

(1) hold a valid Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate

(2) have a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience in the design and construction of irrigation drainage reclamation and flood control facilities and

(3) have the ability to obtain a CA PE License after 24 months of qualifying work experience.

Knowledge of

1. Principles and practices of civil engineering with particular emphasis on the design and construction of water conveyance storage and distribution flood control and other related hydraulic systems
2. Principles of engineering economics and their practical application to water conveyance storage and distribution flood control and related hydraulic projects
3. Principles of hydraulics and hydrology
4. Principles of soil mechanics soil-water-plant relationships irrigation scheduling water conservation and efficient water management practices
5. Principles ofland surveying Subdivision Map Act rights-of-way and writing preparing and interpreting legal descriptions
6. Laws rules ordinances and legislative processes governing water rights water development water quality and permitting of such water activities
7. Public finance budget development and fiscal controls and capital improvement and fiscal planning
8. Contract development and administration
9. Principles and practices of water supply development local water problems including their relationships with State and regional plans
10. Principles of organizational management planning staffing supervision and employee development
11. Principles and practices of personnel administration
12. Use of word processing spreadsheets database email and other computer uses.

General Abilities

1. Plan organize manage and develop District engineering functions particularly as they affect irrigation flood control water distribution system development water conservation water pollution and wastewater treatment
2. Coordinate District engineering functions with District activities and services
3. Prepare and monitor budgets
4. Draft and oversee the development of plans specifications and District engineering standards
5. Ensure proper completion and inspection of major construction projects
6. Prepare and review of engineering studies and reports
7. Use computer systems and software packages related to engineering analysis and functions
8. Effectively represent the Districts engineering functions with the public other government agencies contractors developers and professional engineering consultants
9. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers outside agencies and the public.

Equal Opportunity Employer:Oakdale Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

Oakdale Irrigation is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at