Prepare and review designs submitted by consultants, developers, and other entities for compliance with standards.
Plan, schedule, assign, monitor, and evaluate the work of technical staff and consultants engaged in preparing designs, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and reports for implementing electrical and instrumentation improvements including power distribution, lighting, instrumentation, control system development and programming, and communication systems.
Prepare and review specifications and cost estimates.
Review shop drawings and other construction submittals for compliance with the approved plans and specifications.
Prepare progress estimates and recommend change orders/variances.
Provide technical support of water, sewer, and recycled water system operational requirements.
Provide technical support during construction from contract award through startup including supervision of acceptance testing of electrical and instrumentation and control system components and supervision of control system integration efforts.
Maintain a variety of records and prepare correspondence and reports in a professional manner complying with District standards.
Prepare agenda items and supporting material for Committee and Board action.
Prepare Requests for Proposals for retaining consultants on engineering and planning projects.
Coordinate projects and maintain good relationships with representatives from other water agencies, city, county, regulatory agencies, and landowners.
Review work, give instruction, and evaluate performance of assigned personnel on a periodic basis.
Maintain and update the District’s electrical and instrumentation design and construction standards and recommend new standards for development.
May supervise lower level staff. May participate in the selection, counseling, and training of employees.
Assume the duties of the Engineering Manager as required.
Operate personal computers including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, scheduling, email, internet, and database software.
May act as Project Manager for large complex planning, design, and construction electrical improvement projects.
Comply with District work-related safety practices and attend relevant safety training.
Responsible for all other work-related duties.
IRWD Corporate Values
Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website. We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever-changing world.
IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions.
The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of office/field employees and management. Represent the District in a professional manner when dealing with outside professional and vendors. Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well established policies, procedures and standards, as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple and difficult requests from others.
Mathematical Ability
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate percentages. Understanding of advanced principles and mathematical reasoning and the ability to successfully apply that knowledge to solve scientific and engineering problems.
Technology Ability
Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel). Keyboarding abilities sufficient to perform the job. Experience with Blue Beam Revu is desirable.
Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability
Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. Ability to remain calm in crisis and emergency situations. Ability to use discretion when handling and disseminating sensitive information.
Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit, walk, bend, stoop and stand. Occasionally required to lift up to 25 lbs.
Environmental Adaptability
Noise level is generally equivalent to typical office environment. Ability to work in an environment which may expose employee to hazardous materials and environment. Occasional visits to construction sites where noise level may be higher than typical office environment.
