Associate Engineer

Company: Softworld Inc
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 10, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Associate Engineer

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Job Location: St San Jose CA 95110

Onsite Requirements:

Professional Engineer PE License
AutoCAD
Land Development

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Engineering Supervisor, Engineering Manager, and Engineering Director, the Associate Engineer is responsible for developing designs, plans, and cost estimates associated with distribution system additions, replacements, and retirements. The Associate Engineer is expected to implement safety considerations in design and ensure compliance with safety standards and SJW policy in the field.

Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent is relied upon to perform various tasks such as linear infrastructure designs associated with water mains, as well as infrastructure designs within stations.
Provide sound engineering decisions related to the design, construction, and retirement of distribution system assets and systems.
Requires interdisciplinary teamwork involving contractors, consultants, and other personnel within and outside the Company.
Designs potable water, raw water, and recycled water main extensions, replacements, and retirements.
Uses AutoCAD software and GIS programs for project plans and exhibits; prepares detailed construction cost estimates.
Reviews design-build plans for compliance with regulations and standards.
Prepares, submits, and secures permits.
Provides technical evaluations of project plans developed by outside agencies, contractors, consultants, and internal technicians and engineers.
Improves safety by implementing engineering controls in design.
Assists in the training and mentoring of staff.
Prepares construction bid documents and addenda.
Assists in the updating of standard drawings and specifications.
Observes field project sites and coordinates construction of proposed projects with the Construction Group and Operations Department.
Performs special projects as directed.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Technical knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering.
General knowledge of applicable regulatory codes, standards, and methods governing the design, construction, and operation of investor-owned water utilities.
Working knowledge with computer-aided design software.
Strong written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills are required.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree (from an accredited school) or equivalent in Civil Engineering or an approved related field.
Position requires California State Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer.
A minimum of two years of Professional Engineering work experience related to water or wastewater systems and facilities.

**3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.

This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.**

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