Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

Senior Engineer

Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field plus 8 years of experience, or an advanced degree with 6 years of experience.
  • 2 years of experience at the Engineer level is required.
  • Experience with industrial control systems.
  • Proficient in project management and budgeting.
  • Must possess a California Professional Engineer license.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project management for industrial control system initiatives.
  • Provide technical leadership and oversight to staff and consultants.
  • Coordinate support across Operations, OT, IT, Engineering, and Field Technician teams.
  • Review design documents including specifications and electrical schematics.
  • Prepare and review labor and materials budgets for projects.
  • Support SCADA during construction, testing, and commissioning phases.
  • Direct staff assignments and assist in staff development.

Benefits

  • Excellent medical, dental, life, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions and a 457 plan available.
  • Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System.
  • Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education.
  • Training and advancement opportunities available.
  • Public transportation reimbursements offered.
  • On-site fitness center for employee use.
Full Job Description
There is currently one (1) opening for Sr. Engineer located at Headquarters, adjacent to Union Station.

This recruitment may result in an eligibility list*.

The Sr. Engineer serves as a member of the Project Management Team dedicated to the Control System Upgrade (METCON) Program. The METCON Program consists of multiple projects across various water treatment plants that directly support the overall modernization of the control systems.

What You'll Do
  • Lead and manage full lifecycle project management for industrial control system initiatives.
  • Provide technical leadership, expertise and oversight to technical staff in various disciplines related to industrial control systems, plant technicians, and outside consultants.
  • Coordinate and communicate with Operations, OT, IT, Engineering and Field Technician teams to provide real time support.
  • Review design documents such as specifications, P&IDs, electrical schematics, wiring, plan and shop drawings.
  • Review and prepare labor and materials budgets for all projects.
  • Provide SCADA support and oversight during construction, testing, commissioning and start-up of projects.
  • Leads, schedules, assigns tasks and provides direction to staff while assisting with the development and training.


This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification/job.

To view the full job description, click here: Sr. Engineer

Schedule: 9/80. Start times are no earlier than 6 am and end times are no later than 6 pm.

Hybrid: Metropolitan's current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or a related field and eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience, of which two years must have been at the Engineer level;

OR

an Advanced degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or a related field and six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience, of which two years must have been at the Engineer level.

Related Field is defined as: Civil, mechanical, electrical, construction engineering, or other related engineering discipline.

Relevant Experience is defined as: Experience with industrial control systems, project management, and budgets.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations:

License(s):

License in good standing as a California Professional Engineer (Required at time of application)

BENEFITS
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Public transportation reimbursements
• Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
• On-site fitness center

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)

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About Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) is a regional wholesaler that delivers water to 26 member public agencies ? 14 cities, 11 municipal water districts, and one county water authority ? that serve 19 million people in six counties. MWD is governed by a 38-member board of directors that represents its member agencies. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and operates a water treatment plant and a water recycling plant. MWD also provides water conservation and education programs, and is involved in research and development of new water supply technologies.
Learn more about Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
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1,932 employees
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Founded
1928

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