• Professional Engineer Series.
• Management/Confidential/Professional Classification (MCP).

• Bachelor of Science Degree in civil, agricultural, or environmental Engineering or related field.
• Possession of CA Professional Engineer (P.E.) Certificate.
• 4 years of increasingly professional work experience in civil or agricultural engineering in the areas of water systems, pipelines, pumping stations, canals, irrigation, and groundwater.

• Knowledge of GIS Software Arcview.
• Construction Project Planning & Management.
• Water Resource Planning.
• CEQA and NEPA.

• Perform a variety of professional civil engineering duties in the planning, design, development, construction, operation, and maintenance of the District’s flood control, water quality, and water production, storage, treatment, and distribution facilities, and systems; ensure adherence to professional standards, codes and District specifications.
• Conduct various engineering studies, investigations, and analyses; participate in the preparation of reports regarding issues such as the environmental, hydraulic, geotechnical, seismic, hydraulic, geomorphic, water quality, and treatment process aspects of water supply facilities and sites.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering specifications, drawings, sketches, survey field notes, and other supporting documentation for proposed engineering projects including water lines, canals, pumping plants, irrigation systems and storm drains; review drawings, plans, and other work submitted by external consultants, engineers, contractors and developers for conformance with professional codes, standards and District specifications; draft and prepare technical and administrative correspondence and reports.
• Perform and review engineering calculations and prepare cost estimates for proposed projects and contract construction.
• Prepare, assemble, and distribute copies of maps, charts, and blueprints as requested.
• Collect, compute and compile engineering data, statistics and surveys; conduct field and office engineering studies related to the research, planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of water supply facilities.
• Develop and maintain filing systems for maps and engineering drawings; develop and produce books of maps for field use.
• Compile water system and natural stream feature data; prepare condition diagrams.
• Conduct land use, crop, and irrigation method surveys.
• Perform hydrologic measurements along District canals, San Benito River, Tres Pinos Creek, and other streams, channels, and structures.
• Inspect various structures and public works, private and capital improvement construction projects for conformance with specifications and regulations; check line, grade, size, elevation, and location of structures, roadway and drainage improvements, and underground utilities.
• Participate in various engineering studies and related projects with District staff, outside agencies, and consultants ensuring that deadlines, standards, and specifications are met appropriately.
• Develop and maintain various databases and computer files and use engineering software or develop programs to solve specific engineering problems.
• Maintain and update a variety of maps and records including distribution pipelines, deliveries, canals, dams, reservoirs, utility systems, land use, crop, and irrigation method maps.
• Conduct and perform routine and specialized field inspections.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, budget estimates, and informational data for District projects and programs.
• Under professional supervision, design pipelines, pipeline structures, drainage facilities, roads, canal structures, and embankments.
• Review statutes and regulations, interpret and apply the regulations with respect to District compliance; develop compliance strategies for regulations, may analyze proposed regulations.
• Analyze projects proposed by other agencies; determine their impact on the district; develop recommendations.
• Provide technical assistance to operation and maintenance personnel in water measurement, metering, and meter repair activities.
• Perform pump efficiency and pump flow tests, and assist in sounding various reservoirs and other water-way facilities.
• Assist the District Engineer and consultants retained by the District.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required, and other tasks as assigned.

• Surveying techniques and practices.
• Terminology, methods, practices, and techniques of drafting.
• Principles, methods, materials, and equipment used in construction, operation, maintenance, surveying, and inspection.
• Soil mechanics and geology and their application to engineering activities.
• Engineering principles, and practices with an emphasis on flood control, water quality, and water supply.
• Environmental engineering principles, practices, and methods.
• Principles of hydraulic engineering related to flood control, water quality, and water supply.
• Engineering mathematics and economics.
• Construction methods, materials, and equipment.
• Principles and methods of statistical analysis.
• Computer programs and languages and their engineering applications.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations governing the construction, operation, and maintenance of assigned projects.

• Prepare accurate engineering sketches, drawings, and records.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Perform field inspections and survey work.
• Design, prepare, and check engineering plans and studies.
• Read, interpret, and apply a wide variety of technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
• Use, operate, and care for computer equipment and programs including but not limited to Arcview and Autocad software, plotter, printer, and surveying and mechanical instruments and tools.
• Perform engineering drafting work using computer equipment and programs.
• Perform civil or agricultural engineering functions including pipeline design, hydraulic analysis, structural design, hydrology, and surveying.
• Anticipate technical problems and develop solutions.
• Prepare clear and concise reports and presentations; communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Read and interpret property descriptions and maps and sketches.
• Effectively represent the District, its projects, programs, and policies with landowners, customers, the public, and with other agencies.
• Follow instructions; work independently and cooperatively with others.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, Class C, as issued by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles; and a driving record acceptable to the District’s auto insurance provider.
• Obtain and maintain defensive drivers training certification (training provided by the District).
• Obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid training certification (training provided by the District).

Welcome to San Benito County Water District! The San Benito County Water District mission is to preserve the economic and environmental wealth and well-being of San Benito County through the control, management and conservation of water supplies in a practical, cost-effective and responsible manner. Drought conditions! Use water efficiently and conserve whenever possible.