Engineering Aide (Part-time)
EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT (EBMUD)The Position East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) has five (5) openings and invites candidates who have the appropriate qualifications to apply for these part-time (PT) intern positions in the following areas: Construction Management Section of the Construction Division (based in Orinda) Civil/Structural Design Section of the Design Division (based in Oakland) Facilities Engineering Section of the Engineering Services Division (based in Oakland) Water Resources Projects Section of the Water Resources Planning Division (based in Oakland) Mechanical and Instrumentation Engineering Section of the Design Division (based in Oakland) PT Engineering Aides are expected to work full-time during school breaks and part-time (approximately 19 hours a week) during the academic year. The position may offer some hybrid schedule opportunities, however throughout the entire internship, PT Engineering Aides are expected to be available for on-site work at their respective reporting locations in Oakland or Orinda, California. The Engineering Aide will assist professional engineering and technical personnel by performing the following typical tasks: All Engineering Aides: Use PCs for preparing reports, memos, graphics, and databases. Presenting project findings and results (technical and non-technical) to management and other EBMUD staff. Construction Management Engineering Aide Supporting the office engineering for construction projects including review of submittals, responding to requests for information, review of quality control plans, and interpretation of plans and specifications. Assisting with field work on construction projects including resident engineering and inspection. Organizing, analyzing, and presenting construction project data in a tabular and graphical manner. Civil/Structural Design Engineering Aide Assisting in the design of pumping plants and reservoir structures, including foundations, anchorage systems, and site drainage. Supporting the Project Engineer with site visits and field data collection. Providing construction support by reviewing construction submittals & RFIs, preparing preliminary cost estimates, performing life-cycle evaluations, and marking up contract and as-built drawings. Facilities Engineering Aide Performing field measurements and developing design drawings and details in AutoCAD for workspace improvements, including architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical alterations and upgrades. Conducting building product research online; coordinating with vendors to obtain samples for review of materials and finishes. Learning ADA and/or building code requirements for office, bathrooms and locker rooms and parking layout. Water Resources Projects Engineering Aide Learning, developing, using hydrologic/hydraulic simulation computer models to analyze rainfall/runoff, open channel and floodplain flows. Ensuring hydropower license requirement compliance for the two largest reservoir facilities; Supporting the dam safety program with research related to regulatory requests (State and Federal) which includes understanding relevant technical studies and compiling analysis results and findings. Analyzing, evaluating, and reporting for long term water supply planning and water shortage contingency planning. Mechanical and Instrumentation Engineering Aide Assisting in the design of pumping plants and reservoir structures, including pump/tank selection, valving, controls instrumentation, and piping. Supporting the Project Engineer with site visits and field data collection. Providing construction support by reviewing construction submittals & RFIs, preparing preliminary cost estimates, performing life-cycle evaluations, and marking up contract and as-built drawings. EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression…