Engineer (Civil/Mechanical)

Engineer (Civil/Mechanical) Under general direction, this Engineer performs a wide variety of complex engineering duties involving the construction and/or rehabilitation of wastewater treatment facilities and collection systems. Serves as the Resident Engineer for OC San on major Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and smaller projects. Provides technical information to other project team members, researches problems and issues in a timely and professional manner, and performs related work as required. This Engineer is responsible for answering and processing Requests for Information and Requests for Change; evaluates and processes contractors' Progress Payments monthly; coordinates construction submittal and/or shop drawing review comments; leads progress and special meetings with contractors and others, produces accurate and timely meeting minutes; creates Requests for Proposal, negotiates changes, and issues Field Change Orders; evaluates baseline schedules, monthly schedule updates, and Time Impact Analyses; and formulates and evaluates designed solutions to issues encountered during construction. In addition this Engineer is responsible for duties involving the administration of construction contracts (including coordinating work with inspection staff, other departments, consultants, other agencies, and the public); prepares complex engineering plan clarifications and changes during construction of facilities; verifies that contract work meets contract document and regulatory requirements; provides construction engineering support to successfully complete projects within approved budgets and schedules; ensures established OC San standards, policies and procedures, and best practices are consistently applied. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education, with major coursework in civil, mechanical, chemical, electrical, or environmental engineering, or a related field, dependent upon area of assignment. Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering work experience. Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License. Must possess a valid registration as a professional engineer (P.E.) in the State of California. Preferred Qualifications Previous design experience in the water/wastewater industry. Demonstrated ability to work closely with contractors and OC San/public agency staff to administer construction projects valuing several million dollars on pipeline, water treatment facilities, and/or similar heavy construction (not residential or commercial) experience. Resident Engineer experience in construction and commissioning of major facilities and pipeline installations. Negotiating skills to resolve pending contract changes and issues on construction projects. Proficiency with Microsoft software (Excel and Word) for reports and project documentation. Additional Information Vacancies: 1. The position may be advertised for future vacancies. Application deadline: Thursday, June 18, 2026; 5:00 P.M. (or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received). Hiring Salary Range: $142,521.60 - $157,102.40 per year. Starting salary within this range based upon qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr Orange County Sanitation District