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Engineering Designer I (CAD Technician, Pipeline Infrastructure Division)

Salary Info: $107,844 - $131,076 Annually, Plus Excellent Benefits + Retirement

Opens online at www.ebmud.com/jobs on Monday, February 3, 2025

Online applications must be received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2025

Internal Reference # 25-012

Engineering Designer I is the entry level classification in the Engineering Designer series, which is responsible for designing less complex pipeline systems and performing the more routine tasks and duties associated with those systems. This is a training position, and individuals can advance to Engineering Designer II (CAD Technician, Pipeline Infrastructure Division) after gaining experience and achieving proficiency which meets the requirements for the Engineering Designer II (CAD Technician, Pipeline Infrastructure Division) classification.

The Engineering Designers in the Pipeline Infrastructure Division (PID) work closely with project managers, Senior Engineering Designers (CAD Technician, Pipeline Infrastructure Division), project engineers, surveyors, facility drafters, pipeline construction field staff, and other technical and administrative personnel. In addition to the frequent use of AutoCAD Civil 3D, major responsibilities require initiative, independent judgment, critical thinking and interactions with a variety of personnel throughout the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD). The immediate vacancies are in various work sections of PID including Pipeline Design Support, Transmission Pipelines and Tunnels, and Pipeline Rebuild, however, this list can be considered for future vacancies in all sections within PID.

Engineering Designers are distinguished from engineer positions in EBMUD's Junior/Assistant/Associate Engineer series where incumbents are responsible for performing professional engineering work related to the planning, design, construction, and operation of a large municipal water supply and wastewater treatment utility, recycled water system, and hydroelectric generation system, and which requires an engineering degree for Junior/Assistant Engineer positions and a CA professional engineering license at the Associate Engineer level.

Typical responsibilities of an Engineering Designer I may include:

• Designing proposed pipeline alignments, large services (fire, industrial or domestic), hydrants, and their related facilities using AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
• Preparing pipeline drawings and designs using EBMUD standards, specifications, drawings, practices, and AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
• Providing drafting services to support the design of pipelines, including preparing base drawings, design details, and pipeline plans and profiles.
• Analyzing street and topographic maps, aerial imagery, improvement plans, as-built drawings, system maps, and survey data.
• Developing traffic control plans to support pipeline construction projects.
• Collecting, computing, and compiling data on existing underground utilities and other engineering data.
• Investigating field conditions, preparing field sketches, and recording unusual physical features that may influence pipeline design.
• Identifying survey and right-of-way needs for pipeline design projects.
• Requesting test holes, borings, and other investigations to verify locations of existing utilities and understand underground conditions.
• Preparing material lists and estimates of quantity, size, and description of pipelines, fittings, and appurtenances such as blowoffs, valves, hydrants, and meters.
• Contacting and conferring with representatives of other agencies, utilities, and developers to secure information regarding existing and proposed underground facilities which could affect the design of EBMUD pipeline installations, as well as providing information about EBMUD facilities to others.
• Conferring with project engineers, project managers, survey technicians, construction supervisors and inspectors.

The salary range is $8,987 per month increasing to $9,436, $9,908, $10,403, and $10,923 after 6, 18, 30 and 42 months, respectively.

EBMUD offers an excellent benefits program that includes paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; family health insurance coverage; family dental and vision care plans; retirement plan (reciprocal with CalPERS); 401(k), 401(a) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; transit subsidy; tuition reimbursement; and opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.

Requirements:

1. Completion of the twelfth grade or its equivalent; AND
2. Experience in designing, drafting, mapping, and/or field recording of pipeline installations; OR one year as a crew worker installing or maintaining underground pipelines; OR experience as a member of a survey crew operating surveying instruments.
3. A valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record are required.
4. Must possess physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the job, including sufficient agility to climb hills and traverse rough terrain. Must be able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Must be willing to work overtime as needed.

Experience with civil design software packages, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, is highly desirable. Experience with MicroStation is also desirable.

Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com/jobs by 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2025. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability

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