Title: Associate Civil Engineer, Journey (Deadline extended)

　　Department: Power Generation

　　Location:

　　Pollock Pines, CA, US, 95726-1500

　　Category: Engineering/Technical

　　Minimum Pay Rate: $111,092.80

　　Maximum Pay Rate: $147,201.60

　　Civil Service Status: Civil Service

　　Apply by Date: 02/23/2024

　　Posting Type: Open

　　SMUD's Power Generation hydro maintenance engineering group is seeking an experienced journey-level civil engineer interested in supporting the ongoing maintenance of, and upgrades to civil structures within the hydropower system. The ideal candidate is a good communicator, is comfortable managing projects in the field and likes to be hands on in support of skilled craft workers on construction projects.

　　This position will report to “Fresh Pond”, a maintenance facility near Pollock Pines, California. This office performs most of the maintenance and construction required for the upkeep of 19 dams, 9 powerhouses, interconnecting tunnels, penstocks and support structures.

　　SMUD delivers power to more than 1.4 million customers throughout the Sacramento area. As a community-owned, not-for-profit electric service, we have been providing low-cost, reliable electricity for over 70 years. We are a recognized industry leader and award winner for our innovative energy efficiency programs, renewable power technologies, and for our sustainable solutions for a healthier environment. We're one of the region's largest employers, with a reputation for attracting, developing, and retaining some of the most talented employees around.

　　Note: This position is a good fit for an engineer seeking to work closely with field crews and become an expert on SMUD’s hydroelectric system. We recognize the commitment required to travel into the Upper American River Project’s (UARPs) facilities on a daily basis, and offer rideshare vans to reduce commuting costs. This position is eligible for a 4/10 (four days, 10 hours per day) schedule, and other schedules are available. This position is not on a hybrid schedule, but working from home can be accommodated on an intermittent basis as maintenance requirements permit. SMUD takes pride in powering the Sacramento region where we live and work.

　　Purpose

　　Under general supervision, performs minor to moderately complex civil design and inspection tasks for new construction, modification, and maintenance of SMUD’s various assets. This includes civil work associated with power generating units and supporting infrastructure assets, transmission and distribution substations, transmission lines, distribution lines, and stationary facilities. This position will also prepare Design Change Notice (DCN) packages in support of these assets. This position will deal with a wide range of civil engineering work.

　　Nature and Scope

　　This is the journey level (J) within the Civil Engineer class series. Positions within this classification will demonstrate working knowledge within their functional area independently with minimal oversight. Under general supervision, positions within this class perform difficult and more complex work than the entry level (E) Civil Engineer as defined by management. This class is distinguished from the Sr. Civil Engineer in that the latter requires a higher level of complexity, difficulty and level of tasks assigned, broader decision-making authority, and advanced technical knowledge. Advancement to the Sr. Civil Engineer is done through a formal hiring process.

　　Duties and Responsibilities

　　Performs minor to moderately complex engineering design on civil/structural SMUD assets.

　　Prepares Design Change Notification (DCN) packages for construction and other field work; interprets DCN packages and associated documents; utilizes a document control system to manage the development and revision of drawings and maps; produces as-built drawings from field data.

　　Supports field crews and contractors to ensure designs are implemented in construction; assists during the transition of projects from design and construction to operations by preparing schedules and developing project test and acceptance criteria ad hoc reports; produces reports from field data collection in support of regulatory reporting requirements.

　　Assists in developing related bid package specifications necessary for bidding and procurement of materials and services related to assigned civil/structural projects; for less complex projects, may assume primary responsibility for coordinating with supply chain services department on procurement of services and materials necessary to complete projects.

　　Performs a broad range of drafting and graphic assignments utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to create and revise drawings and maps associated with engineering design changes and new engineering designs on various SMUD assets.

　　Performs field investigations to take measurements and collect data for assigned projects; verifies existing configurations and conditions against documentation; produces as-built drawings from field visits and measurements; conducts on-site visits to verify proper facility installations by contractors or SMUD personnel and to ensure conformity with applicable codes and design requirements; conducts site visits and inspections with contractors and other outside personnel.

　　May be assigned primary design and coordination role for SMUD projects with lower levels of design and construction/installation complexity; uses basic project management skills to function as the primary contact from job initiation to job completion, coordinating communication with outside agencies, and consulting with field crews and contractors during the course of the project.

　　Performs other related duties as needed to include working outside of typical business hours when necessary.

　　Required Education

　　A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or universityRequired Experience Qualifications

　　3 to 5 years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in the design, construction, or maintenance of civil or structural assetsKnowledge Of

　　Theory, fundamentals and practices of civil/structural engineering design; theory, fundamentals and regulations governing safety and construction of civil/structural systems and facilities; fundamentals, procedures and practices related to construction/fabrication/installation methods, equipment and materials; computer aided drafting and design software (such as AutoCAD); fundamentals, procedures and practices related to engineering mathematics, statistical analysis techniques and engineering economics; fundamentals and practices of economic analyses of projects and programs; techniques and practices for cost benefit analyses; methods and techniques of report preparation and writing; procedures and practices for overseeing contractor’s work activities; techniques and practices for problem research and resolution; safety policies, practices and procedures; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

　　Skills To

　　Utilize state of the art computer software to design civil/structural systems and facilities; maintain computer databases for collection, interpretation and reporting of data; read and interpret engineering documents and drawings, plans, diagrams and specifications; assess situations, documents and data for conformance to established policy and procedures; gather data from appropriate sources and identify relevant factors; identify the key elements that must be modified to achieve a goal; interpret, evaluate and apply pertinent policies, procedures, regulations and requirements; interpret, clarify, understand, and evaluate verbal/written information and ideas; utilize reasoning and assessment to identify the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches; ensure adherence to established safety policies, practices and procedures; schedule and prioritize own work assignments to meeting expected timeframes; compile and prepare technical, statistical and/or analytical reports and presentations; communicate effectively orally and in writing internally/externally; establish and maintain effective working relationships internally/externally.

　　Desirable Qualifications

　　The journey civil maintenance engineer is expected to oversee the design and construction of projects across the spectrum of civil engineering. Experience in any of the following roles would enhance a candidate’s success in this position:

　　Small to mid-sized project management experience including scheduling work with skilled trades, reviewing designs, prioritizing project deliverables, estimating project costs, and interacting with vendors and contractors.

　　Experience in and comfort with field work, conducting inspections of structures, directing the work of craft workers and contractors, and working on construction sites.

　　Experience issuing contracts, preparing RFPs, and overseeing the work of construction contractors or professional services contractors.

　　Experience with structural engineering design and analysis. Typical work includes concrete anchorages and footings; steel brackets, stairs, railings, bracing, hoists, davits and fall protection; minor structures such as snow sheds or spill containment.

　　Experience with concrete including new installations, damage repair, protective coating, and joint sealing.

　　Experience with major public works projects such as dams, tunnels, penstocks, generating plants, or roadway construction.

　　Civil and/or structural engineering license (PE)

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　　Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are a part of who we are and how we do things. Supporting efforts that promote pay equality is part of that. Salary placement for the selected candidate will be determined in alignment with the California Equal Pay Act or the applicable MOU. Determination for salary placement of internal candidates will be made without respect to current classification or compensation and will be based upon the candidate's qualifications as compared to those performing substantially similar work. In the event there is a guaranteed pay progression outlined in an applicable MOU, the MOU takes precedence.

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　　Req ID: 1079