Senior Electrical Engineer - Irvine Ranch Water District

**There will be a 3.9%  increase to the salary range for this position, effective July 1, 2024**

Irvine Ranch Water District is accepting applications for a Senior Electrical Engineer position in the Engineering Department.

The District
Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County. IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website: www.IRWD.com.

 

The Position
The Senior Electrical Engineer:

• Independently plans and oversees the planning, design, plan preparation, specifications, and cost estimates for water, sewage and recycled water systems engineering work, emphasizing design, construction, and operations;
• Coordinates various planning efforts and may serve as project manager on complex and difficult design and construction projects related to electrical improvement projects;
• Makes decisions on engineering issues;
• Supervises the work of engineering personnel. 

The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage working on multiple design and construction projects. They will be able to communicate the assignment of work and ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities to various consultants, contractors, and staff to ensure completion of project assignments and meet deadlines. The ideal candidate will be thorough when providing technical support and will be able to supervise acceptance testing of electrical, instrumentation and control system components. Lastly, the ideal candidate will manage the preparation of designs, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and reports by consultants that are clear and focused on what is expected or needs to be accomplished for the implementation of electrical and instrumentation improvements.