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Imperial Irrigation District
Class Code: 0375
FLSA: Exempt - Salaried
May 2016
ENGINEER II
(Water Department)
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Under general direction, performs professional engineering work for the district; leads, oversees,
coordinates and performs a variety of advanced level professional duties and responsibilities
involved in the planning, reviewing, designing and preparation of drawings and specifications for
civil engineering and water conservation projects; performs studies on hydraulic, structural,
geotechnical, economic and feasibility aspects of the district’s irrigation, drainage, power system
and general facilities using the appropriate software; serves as project manager on complex
projects and contract management; responds to inquiries from the general public, developers,
contractors, engineering firms and district personnel regarding engineering and development
projects. Performs other related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Engineer II is the licensed Professional Engineer (PE) level responsible for performing the
more complex and difficult engineering assignments including the more complex design and
construction project management of large and/or complex projects.
The classification at this level is distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of
responsibility assumed, complexity of duties and fully knowledgeable of subject matter related to
assigned area.
Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all district procedures related to assigned
area of responsibility and may be expected to provide lead direction and training to professional
engineers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The examples of essential functions listed below are representative but not necessarily exhaustive
or descriptive and incumbent may be assigned other related functions not listed herein if such
functions are a logical assignment for the position.
1.
Serve as a project lead of staff assigned to complex engineering projects; administers
projects from implementation of goals and objectives to completion including design
estimates, specifications, bidding, schedules and construction; develops scopes of work;
serves as liaison to consultants, engineers and external agencies on engineering projects;
develops project timelines and sets priorities; assigns work tasks and oversees the services
of consultants.
2.
Leads, plans, trains and reviews the work of staff responsible for performing professional
and technical level engineering work including plan reviews, development reviews, contract
Engineer II
Class Code: 0375
May 2016
administration, and designs in assigned area of responsibility; performs a variety of
advanced level professional duties and responsibilities involved in the research, planning,
design, and construction of various engineering projects, participates in performing the
most complex work of the unit including serving as project manager on complex projects.
3.
Leads and participates in the preparation of complex consultant service agreements,
requests for proposals, determines scopes of engineering projects and related contract
documents; evaluates and participates in the selection of outside consultants; and reviews
plans of consulting engineers and contractors.
4.
Leads and participates in the acquisition of equipment and materials; prepares and directs
preparation of specifications for projects and requests for purchases (RFP) of equipment,
materials and engineering services; evaluates proposals and prepares award
recommendations.
5.
Reviews designs and plans of consulting engineers; reviews construction and
environmental documents, contractors claims regarding construction change orders,
permits for conformance with district policies and procedures for operation and
maintenance concerns; makes technical engineering decisions and establishes technical
criteria and standards; reviews and approves plans.
6.
Reviews and analyzes water system engineering operations; performs complex technical,
environmental, feasibility, and engineering field studies; performs studies pertaining to
proposed and existing system facilities for project planning purposes; prepares and
presents project justification reports and studies related to current and future water system
capital projects; recommends water system improvements.
7.
Prepares and analyzes highly complex technical data and research reports related to
department needs; prepares project budgets and monitors expenditures; works on
planning, capital projects, encroachments, rights-of-way management and assessment
districts.
8.
Prepares and/or directs engineering designs related to irrigation, drainage and water
facilities projects in accordance with required criteria; prepares complex engineering
computations associated to plans, structures, equipment and materials; directs the design
of new water systems and prepares or directs preparation of cost estimates for the
installation of water systems and related facilities.
9.
Prepares preliminary and final plans, cost estimates, schedules and specifications for water
system projects; prepares hydraulic, structural, geotechnical, and economic analysis using
appropriate software.
10.
Determines project requirements and coordinates all projects aspects to ensure proper
completion including preparation and review of project designs, construction work scopes
and proposals; review of project expenditures to ensure proper cost accounting; review of
contractor claims regarding construction change orders, and preparation of permits.
Engineer II
Class Code: 0375
11.
May 2016
Inspects construction sites to insure projects are proceeding appropriately and to resolve
problems; provides technical support during construction of projects; makes technical
engineering decisions and establishes technical criteria and standards.
MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
May review and verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods,
techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications; ensures
adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
2.
May participate in the evaluation of employee job performance and recommends personnel
actions such as promotions, merit increases, and disciplinary actions.
3.
May participates in the selection of employees in conformance with district policy and
procedure.
4.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises engineering support staff within assigned area. Is responsible for the direction and
work coordination of these individuals, and provides input in evaluation process.
Carries out supervising responsibilities in accordance with the district’s policies and applicable
laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; resources planning,
assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees;
addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related to assigned area and;
Experience
Six years performing complex professional engineering experience related within assigned
area.
Licensing/Registration
A valid driver license issued by the State of California, Department of Motor Vehicle is
required.
Engineer II
Class Code: 0375
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Registration as a Professional Engineer with the State of California is required; or
registration in another state and have the ability to become registered in California within
six months of appointment through reciprocity, is required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge
Civil engineering principles and practices related to water conveyance infrastructure design
and hydraulics; civil related power facilities and general facilities; design and drafting
software; design aides such as terramodel, spread sheets, AutoCAD, hydraulic and related
software; bid specification principles, contracting processes and applicable laws; research
and analysis methodologies; report writing; specifications and cost estimates; survey
procedures; topographic surveys, district rules and regulations; contract law; Project
initiation, CEQA requirements, design and construction; federal and state water system
construction codes and regulations; State of California Water Codes; and, principles and
practices of supervision and personnel management.
Skills/Abilities
Conceptualize engineering problems and design effective solutions; conduct modeling
related to open channel irrigation and drainage system; apply hydraulic engineering
principles and practices to open channel canal, drain, structures and conservation
operation; maintain effective relations with employees and public/private agency
representatives; negotiate agreements with various entities; exercise leadership, authority,
and management tactfully and effectively; organize, schedule and coordinate work; read,
analyze, and interpret procedural manuals, financial reports, contracts, engineering plans,
and legal documents; write clear and concise records and reports; set priorities; assume
responsibility for engineering projects; supervise the work of others; solve problems and
recommend changes in standards, procedures, and policies; understand safety rules and
regulations and work safely; apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents,
logarithms and quadratic equations, frequency distribution, determination of test reliability
and validity, analysis of variances, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor
analysis; be prompt and regular in attendance; respond to common inquiries or complaints
from water users, regulations agencies, or members of the agricultural business community
and work courteously and cooperatively with employees, public agency representatives,
consultants, water users, landowners and the general public.
Tool and Equipment Used
General office equipment, computer, survey equipment, geographical positioning system;
water measurement devices, shovel, hard hat, gloves, telephone, reference books, audiovisual equipment, television, VCR, copy machine, fax machine, camera and vehicle.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Engineer II
Class Code: 0375
May 2016
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in a well-lighted office
environment with climatically controlled temperature; the employee occasionally works near
moving mechanical parts; the employee occasionally work in high, precarious places; the
employee occasionally work in outside weather conditions; the employee is occasionally exposed
to heat including direct sunlight; the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid
conditions; the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles; the employee is
occasionally exposed to vibration while riding along uneven roads and district rights-of-way; the
employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to occasionally loud while out in the field.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; the employee is
frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, grip, grasp, or feel objects, tools, or controls;
the employee is occasionally required to reach forward, downward and upward with hands and
arms; the employee is frequently required to talk on a one-to-one basis or over the telephone; the
employee is frequently required to hear or listen to conversations on a one-to-one basis or over
the telephone; the employee is occasionally required to stand; the employee occasionally walk,
stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl and climbs inclined surfaces composed of soil, gravel, and sand at
construction sites and that requires the employee to maintain balance.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required
by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception,
and the ability to adjust focus.
Degree of Physical Effort – 4
An employee in this category will be exposed to physical demands requiring strength,
coordination and dexterity from a few times a day to many times a day.
Last Date Revised:
May 2016
March 2016
March 2014