Water Supply Operations Engineer

Company: Kimco Staffing
Location: Apple Valley
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

Well established utility agency is adding to their Engineering team and looking for an experienced Water Supply Operations Engineer in Apple Valley, CA. This is a full time permanent position with excellent compensation and benefits package. -OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze system operations to identify operational changes that will improve service and improve system efficiency. -
• Utilizes hydraulic models to assist in analyzing water system operations.
• Prepare recommendations to resolve water system operational problems.
• Prepare system wide and plant specific operational memos and provides updated information for plant site plans, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), and schematics.
• Analyze treatment system operations and identify process changes to achieve and maintain treatment process optimization.
• Prepare technical reports and coordinates with superintendents on supply forecasts and budgets.
• Select replacement pumps, motors and control valves.
• Approve the work of Engineering Technicians including fire flow test reports and substructure requests.
• Reviews all system additions, upgrades - within the district.
• Oversee system water audits and leak detection to ensure district systems are in compliance with regulatory requirements governing water loss.
• Approve the work of 3rd parties providing Water Loss Control services, including system water audits and leak detection and proper accounting of water use in each system. -
• Manage employee's career development profiles and prepare appropriate reports as necessary.
• Use excellent communication skills in English to correspond verbally and in writing with with customers in addition to various department personnel. -Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or similar
  • -6+ years or experience in - water supply / water distribution operations, engineering and construction activities.
  • Registration as a Professional Civil or Mechanical Engineer in the State of California is a plus.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time.
  • MS Office skills
  • Working knowledge of - water operations, planning and management, including use analysis and forecasting.
  • Familiar with CPUC, SWRCB, RWQCB, fire department and other agency regulations as they pertain to water operations.
  • Assist in forecasting water demands including seasonal and diurnal fluctuations; analyze system operations using hydraulic models. -PandoLogic. Keywords: Water Supply Engineer, Location: Apple Valley, CA - 92307

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