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Engineer III Facilities Engineer (Valid Registration as Professional Engineer in CA Required)


Job Location:

Stuart, FL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 131539 - 159910
Posted: 8 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Instructions for Application

  • Provide aCOMPLETEeducation ALLlevels of education including high schoolcollegegraduate schooland business trade and technical school.
  • Provide a COMPLETE employment history beginning with current or most recent employment. IncludeALLemployers assignments or volunteer activities including militaryemployment during at least the last 10 years.
  • Explain any gaps in employment.
  • Provide at least two professional references.
  • All applicable transcripts licensesand/or certificates must be included with your application.

  • A resume may be included. However a resume will NOT be accepted in lieu of a completed job application.
  • DO NOTincludeany letters of reference.
  • Note: Only those applicants who complete the job application in its entiretyandmeet the Qualifications and Education Requirements will be considered.
  • Note: Additional informationfor each position including job duties and requirements can be found by clicking Menu on the upper left hand corner and selecting Job Descriptions.
    FUNDAMENTAL OBJECTIVE

    Perform engineering activities related to the evaluation planning design construction maintenance and operations of Kern County Water Agency (Agency) water pumping conveyance and purification and groundwater recovery facilities.


    ***THIS POSITION REQUIRES VALID REGISTRATION AS A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA; CIVIL OR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PREFERRED.***


    JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


    Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

    1. Lead the development implementation and maintenance of the Agencys mapping and geographic information systems; maintain and update a variety of maps drawings and records including location maps project boundary maps and facility as-built drawings.
    2. Lead multiple complex facility construction projects including defining project scope; developing project milestones; selecting consultants; negotiating contracts amendments and change orders; and preparing and monitoring project schedules.
    3. Prepare plans specifications bidding documents and other contract documents; provide technical and professional engineering support services in planning design construction and facilities engineering; prepare special engineering studies and reports; perform special assignments on engineering problems as needed.
    4. Lead the inspection of construction projects to ensure compliance with contract specifications drawings codes standards and ordinances; detect and locate faulty materials and workmanship; and determine the stage of construction during which defects are most easily found and remedied.
    5. Provide engineering support to staff; assist with resolving facility equipment problems; perform periodic inspections on facilities and/or equipment and provide recommendations for maintenance replacement and upgrades.
    6. Develop and review a variety of written materials including facility inspection and engineering reports; grant applications for engineering projects; conduct studies and confer with other public entities.
    7. Perform field surveys for use in the planning construction and operation of Agency facilities.

    MarginalJob Duties & Responsibilities
    1. None.




    QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

    Education
    Bachelors degree in engineering or related field.

    Licenses/Certifications/Registrations
    1. Valid California Class C or higher driver license.
    2. Valid registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California; Civil or Mechanical Engineering preferred.

    Experience
    Four (4) years of increasing responsibility performing engineering activities related to the evaluation planning design scheduling bidding and construction of groundwater recovery water conveyance pumping distribution and/or treatment facilities.

    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    1. Knowledge of engineering principles practices and techniques applicable to the planning design construction maintenance and operations of water facilities.
    2. Knowledge of applicable laws regulations standards and policies related to building codes construction standards workplace safety water treatment and distribution public contracting and environmental compliance.
    3. Knowledge of principles practices methods and materials of civil engineering support work including mapping drafting design and the development of specifications.
    4. Demonstrated ability to lead and perform work around water confined space activities and work at heights.
    5. Demonstrated proficiency in operating a personal computer and using Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel.
    6. Ability to use Microsoft Project AutoCAD GIS and HEC-RAS.
    7. Requisite reading mathematical written and oral language skills to perform the essential functions of the job.
    8. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
    9. Demonstrated ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

    Note: A combination of Agency experience and other experience may satisfy these requirements for internal applicants.

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS
    Employment Classification: Full-Time/Nonexempt
    Department: Engineering & Groundwater Services
    Group(s): Engineering
    Direct Supervisor(s): Engineering & Groundwater Services Manager and/or Engineer IV
    Location(s): Stuart T. Pyle Water Resources Center
    Safety Sensitive: Yes
    Level of Supervision: Limited
    Supervisory Responsibilities: May direct/lead the work of Agency and consultant staff



    PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

    Note: Values based on normally scheduled work day

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    OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS
    Employment Classification: Full-Time/Nonexempt
    Department: Engineering & Groundwater Services Department
    Group: Engineering
    Direct Supervisor: Engineering & Groundwater Services Manager
    Location: Stuart T. Pyle Water Resources Center
    Safety Sensitive: Yes
    Level of Supervision: Limited
    Supervisory Responsibilities: May direct/lead the work of Agency and consultant staff

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