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JOB TITLE: Water Resources Engineer
**TOP 3 SKILLS:** Water Resource Management, PMP, EIT
LOCATION: San Jose, CA
DURATION: Permanent
RATE RANGE: 111k-155k
POSITION SUMMARY:
Job Description:
The Water Resources Team is responsible for the company's long-term water supply and operational reliability and performs a range of activities including water reliability planning, water Agency relationship development, internal and external stakeholder communications, water resource administration and tracking, new water supply development, water supply contracting, and facility master planning. The Water Resources Engineer is responsible for planning projects, including coordinating the preparation, review and completion of planning documents, such as Urban Water Management Plans, Annual Water Supply & Demand Assessments, Water Supply & Facility Master Plans, and Regional Reliability Studies, as well as providing resources to, monitoring the progress of, and reviewing the work product of consultants contracted to prepare planning documents. The position supports the Company and Districts with the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA); prepares population growth and demand forecasts; reviews and prepares water supply and planning studies; assists in the development of new supplies; develops relationships and communicates with internal and external stakeholders. This position is located in San Jose, CA.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Creates and drives the development of water supply and operational reliability studies including Water Reliability Studies, Urban Water Management Plans, Water Supply & Facility Master Plans, and Annual Water Supply & Demand Assessments
Represents company interests with our wholesalers in regional supply planning efforts (e.g., SGMA) and regional water supply projects (e.g. water reuse)
Manages complex analysis of specific factors affecting supply reliability including climate change and demand forecasting
Prepares annual delivery schedules, monitors water supply demands and water rights leases
Tracks and maintains database of water production values, and submits reports of production and facilities to State and local agencies, and other internal departments
Supports and drives special studies to evaluate water recharge, banking, and transfers as well as new water sources including Direct Potable Reuse (DPR), Indirect Potable Reuse (IPR), recycled water, and desalination
Provides support to management in the creating and negotiating of supply agreements and contracts and develops initial drafts
Evaluates land use planning; prepares population growth and demand forecasts; coordinates the creation of Water Supply Assessments (WSA’s)
Develops and maintains relationships and contact with water suppliers, stakeholder groups, outside consultants, vendors, and city staff, agency staff, and regulatory personnel
Organizes, attends, and leads meetings with internal and external stakeholders to assess problems, determine solutions, and to represent the company
Presents information in public forums to internal and external audiences
Reviews and approves specific capital funding projects and non-specific work orders with capital budget costs components utilizing the PowerPlan system
Assists in the preparation of the Company’s annual capital budget, evaluating water resource management projects and programs
Participates in the Company’s Public Utility Commission (PUC) rate case filings, including responding to data requests, participating in district tours and settlement negotiations
Researches and writes project justification documentation, including scope, project need, and alternatives, for proposed water system analysis and optimization projects in conjunction with Water Resources and District staff
Analyzes cost and schedule trends
Manages and communicates with project-specific contractors, consultants, agencies, and staff
Performs other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Resource (Water) Management or Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Natural Sciences, or other closely related field required
Experience in water resources management and planning practices desired
Knowledge of water and waste water systems desired
Two years of increasingly responsible experience in Engineering capacity desired
Master’s Degree or other advanced specialty certification desired
Engineering in Training Certificate (EIT) or Professional Engineering License (PE) desired
Project management professional (PMP) certification desired
Experience working with consultants and contractors desired
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external audiences
Ability to perform accurate engineering or water supply, demand, and reliability calculations
Ability to write clear and concise reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to make formal and informal presentations to a range of internal and external stakeholders
Ability to lead productive meetings, including meetings with outside agencies, and present in a public forum
Ability to read and understand general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Strong project management skills
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Valid California Driver License
Salary Range: $111,706.35 - $155,377.25 RESPONSIBILITIES: QUALIFICATIONS: BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Creates and drives the development of water supply and operational reliability studies including Water Reliability Studies, Urban Water Management Plans, Water Supply & Facility Master Plans, and Annual Water Supply & Demand Assessments
Represents company interests with our wholesalers in regional supply planning efforts (e.g., SGMA) and regional water supply projects (e.g. water reuse)
Manages complex analysis of specific factors affecting supply reliability including climate change and demand forecasting
Prepares annual delivery schedules, monitors water supply demands and water rights leases
Tracks and maintains database of water production values, and submits reports of production and facilities to State and local agencies, and other internal departments
Supports and drives special studies to evaluate water recharge, banking, and transfers as well as new water sources including Direct Potable Reuse (DPR), Indirect Potable Reuse (IPR), recycled water, and desalination
Provides support to management in the creating and negotiating of supply agreements and contracts and develops initial drafts
Evaluates land use planning; prepares population growth and demand forecasts; coordinates the creation of Water Supply Assessments (WSA’s)
Develops and maintains relationships and contact with water suppliers, stakeholder groups, outside consultants, vendors, and city staff, agency staff, and regulatory personnel
Organizes, attends, and leads meetings with internal and external stakeholders to assess problems, determine solutions, and to represent the company
Presents information in public forums to internal and external audiences
Reviews and approves specific capital funding projects and non-specific work orders with capital budget costs components utilizing the PowerPlan system
Assists in the preparation of the Company’s annual capital budget, evaluating water resource management projects and programs
Participates in the Company’s Public Utility Commission (PUC) rate case filings, including responding to data requests, participating in district tours and settlement negotiations
Researches and writes project justification documentation, including scope, project need, and alternatives, for proposed water system analysis and optimization projects in conjunction with Water Resources and District staff
Analyzes cost and schedule trends
Manages and communicates with project-specific contractors, consultants, agencies, and staff
Performs other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Resource (Water) Management or Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Natural Sciences, or other closely related field required
Experience in water resources management and planning practices desired
Knowledge of water and waste water systems desired
Two years of increasingly responsible experience in Engineering capacity desired
Master’s Degree or other advanced specialty certification desired
Engineering in Training Certificate (EIT) or Professional Engineering License (PE) desired
Project management professional (PMP) certification desired
Experience working with consultants and contractors desired
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external audiences
Ability to perform accurate engineering or water supply, demand, and reliability calculations
Ability to write clear and concise reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to make formal and informal presentations to a range of internal and external stakeholders
Ability to lead productive meetings, including meetings with outside agencies, and present in a public forum
Ability to read and understand general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Strong project management skills
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Valid California Driver License
Salary Range: $111,706.35 - $155,377.25 RESPONSIBILITIES: QUALIFICATIONS: BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.
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