Project Engineer- Structural, Architectural, and Geotechnical Design

As a Project Engineer specializing in structural, architectural, and geotechnical design, this role focuses on shaping essential public infrastructure, leading structural work for wastewater, solid waste, and collection systems, conducting analyses, and coordinating with cross-disciplinary engineering teams.

Job Details

Location: Whittier, CA (onsite)

Salary: USD 9,472 - 13,850 per month

Minimum Experience: 2 years

Education: PhD in engineering

Overview

The position involves professional structural design and support across projects that protect public health. You will lead structural design efforts for wastewater, solid waste, and collection-system facilities, perform analyses, conduct site inspections, and collaborate with civil, architectural, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare plans, specifications, and engineering calculations for administrative, wastewater treatment, collection systems, and solid waste facilities
• Provide design support during construction of capital projects
• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of work for engineering projects
• Drive to various sites for inspections or meetings
• Participate in reviewing or evaluating the work of others such as consultants, vendors or temporary agency workers on a project basis

Requirements

• A valid California Class C driver license
• Educational and credential options:
  • Option 1: A bachelor's degree and master’s degree both in a pertinent engineering discipline from an accredited and recognized college or university
  • Option 2: A bachelor's degree from an accredited and recognized college or university in a related science with an Engineer-In-Training Certificate and a master’s degree from an accredited and recognized college or university in a pertinent engineering discipline
  • Option 3: Two (2) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university
• Experience and licensure options:
  • Option 1: Two (2) years of experience as an Engineering Associate II
  • Option 2: Four (4) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university
  • Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer with the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists
  • Option 1: Six (6) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university
  • Option 2: A master’s degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university -AND- Three (3) years of professional engineering experience
  • Option 3: A PhD in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university -AND- two (2) years of professional engineering experience

Our Mission

The Sanitation Districts protect public health and the environment through innovative and cost-effective wastewater and solid waste management, and in doing so convert waste into resources.

Essential Functions

• Perform professional structural engineering work and coordinate progressively more complex projects across civil, architectural, electrical, and mechanical engineering disciplines

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of a Supervising Engineer, the incumbent will design and prepare plans, specifications and engineering calculations for administrative, wastewater treatment, collection systems, and solid waste facilities. The role includes providing design support during the construction of capital projects, planning and coordinating detailed phases of engineering work, traveling to site locations for inspections or meetings, and reviewing or evaluating the work of others such as consultants, vendors, or temporary personnel on a project basis.

Desirable Qualifications

• Licensure as a Professional Structural Engineer
• At least eight (8) years of professional structural engineering experience
• Professional design experience in the water and wastewater infrastructure industry

Supplemental Information

Note: This posting will remain open until the vacancy is filled and is subject to closure without notice.

Selection Process

• All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met
• The selection process will consist of an interview weighted at 100%

To Apply

Please apply online at governmentjobs.com within this application period. By using the online application system, you will receive confirmation via e-mail that your application was received for this position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment Application or online application. Check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process, and ensure your registered email address is accurate. To ensure proper delivery, add [email protected] to your contact list.

Notes

• The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related reference check, DMV report, and a drug test
• Candidates who completed their required college or university coursework outside the United States must provide a comprehensive evaluation of their foreign transcripts and degrees upon selection for this position