Job Description:

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Merced Irrigation District is

currently hiring for

HYDRO ENGINEER - CIVIL

For more information about the position, or to apply please visit the Merced Irrigation District website at https://www.mercedid.com/index.cfm/careers

 

DEFINITION:
Under general direction of the Hydroelectric Department Manager, perform engineering work
in the design, plans, and specifications for civil, systems in dams and hydroelectric generating
stations, and miscellaneous buildings.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
• Manage multiple aspects of engineering studies and capital projects for the Hydroelectric
and Dam facilities, including the preparation and monitoring of feasibility studies, technical
studies, project budgets, manage consultants and vendors working on projects, and acquire
required permits, contracts and agreements.
• Prepare designs, detailed drawings, and specifications for Hydroelectric and Dam systems
and potential improvements to such systems.
• Conduct studies, analysis, investigations, provide reports, and make recommendation to
management for current and future Hydro needs.
Assist the Chief Dam Safety Engineer and the Hydroelectric Department Manager to
support the District’s Dam Safety Program.
• Provide engineering support to operations and maintenance personnel who are performing
maintenance, repairs, modification or installation work in hydroelectric facilities.
• Inspect and analyze project features such as dams, tunnels, penstocks, spillways, intake
structures, powerhouses, electrical generators, transformers, waterwheels, and roads.
• Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) and bid documents in accordance with the District’s
purchasing policy.
• Work with consultants, contractors, regulators, adjacent utility owners to accomplish
project goals and directives.
• Prepare reports, keep records, revise drawings, draft practices and internal standards, assist
other trades, organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on
assignments/projects.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of experience and education that would prepare the candidate for the duties
and responsibilities of the position is acceptable.
Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in areas
such as civil engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s Degree desirable.
Experience:
• Five (5) years of experience as an engineer with a background in capital project planning
HYDRO ENGINEER 

and design, construction, and project management with a focus on Hydroelectric or Dam
Safety related projects or related field.
• Experience working with dam safety regulators, FERC and CA DWR DSOD is highly desirable.
• Experience with data management systems (SCADA, work management system, computer
maintenance management system, etc.) is desirable.
Ability to:
• Work closely with District Management, other department managers, staff, constituents,
consultants, contractors, other governmental agency representatives and the general
public.
• Exercise leadership, authority, and management tactfully and effectively.
• Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and supervise functions and activities of the Engineering
Department to achieve efficient operations and meet service goals.
• Negotiate agreements with various entities.
• Represent the District at various agencies and entities.
• Interact effectively with local City/s and County, State, and Federal governments, serving
the District’s best interest
• Solve problems and recommend changes in standards, procedures, and policies to best
serve District constituents.
• Ensure prompt and proper response to public concerns and complaints.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Work cooperatively with staff,
employees, and employee organizations.
• Handle confidential information appropriately.
• Effectively utilize various engineering software programs, spreadsheets, word processing
software and other typical office software programs.
• Maintain records, analyze data, compile comprehensive technical reports and
recommendations concerning various aspects of water resources management
• Represent District policies, programs and services effectively with employees, contractors,
representatives of other agencies and the public.
• Operate a desktop computer to access varied databases and applicable software.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Initiate and maintain effective safety practices that relate to the nature of the work.
• Organize, schedule, and coordinate work.
• Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Perform project management through principles of indirect supervision of internal
resources and direct supervision of external resources.
Knowledge of:
• Civil Engineering practices related to hydroelectric, dam, and spillway infrastructure design
and hydraulics.
• Principles of project management, regulatory requirements such as CEQA, FERC, DSOD,

design, and construction techniques.
• Public bid specification principles.
• Public bid and contracting processes and applicable laws.
• Research and analysis methodologies.
• Technical report preparation.
Necessary Special Requirements:
• A valid California registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Civil Engineering is
preferred.
• Must file a Statement of Economic Interests in compliance with Government Code Section
8100.
• Must complete a two hour Ethics training course every two years in compliance with
California AB 1234.
• A valid California Class C Driver License and the ability to maintain insurability under the
District’s vehicle insurance program.
• Abide by all District policies, guidelines and rules.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
• Exposure to the sun: 30% or less work time spent outside a building and exposed to the sun.
• Irregular or extended work hours: Occasionally required to change working hours or work
overtime.
• Work performed in an office or hydro plant environment.
The mental and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions:
ESSENTIAL MENTAL ABILITIES:
• Exercise independent judgment.
• Self-directing and organized.
• Reason objectively.
• Assess, project and plan work activities on a daily and weekly basis.
• Interpret state/ federal/agency regulations.
• Document concisely, accurately and timely.
• Handle a variety of duties which may be interrupted or changed by immediate
circumstances.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Communicate orally and in writing with District management, co-workers, outside auditors,
customers, and the public in face-to-face and one-on-one settings.
• Transport, set-up and removal of promotional equipment and materials at various public
functions.

• Use of office equipment such as computer, copiers, scanners, and fax machines.
• Capable of negotiating stairways and uneven ground from time to time.
Sitting: Remains in a seated position for up to eight (8) hours per day
Hands/Arms: Operates computer for up to eight (8) hours per day
Lifting: Raises and lowers boxes and supplies up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Stooping: Bends body downward and forward by bending at the knees or waist
Talking: Expresses ideas and shares information by means of spoken work in person and
by telephone.
Hearing: Hears well enough to receive communications in person and by telephone.
Vision: Reads written and video messages for up to eight (8) hours per day. Operate
vehicles and office equipment.

Applications/Resumes will only be accepted via the Merced Irrigation District's online
application system.
New users must set up an account at
https://Merced.accessgovernment.net/ApplicantTracking
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