What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineer position at Central Contra Costa Sanitary District?
THE POSITION
Central San, a forward-thinking public utility, is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the Asset Management Group within the Planning and Optimization Division. The Senior Engineer will supervise the Asset Management workgroup, including one Lead GIS Analyst and two GIS Analysts. This position plays a key role in advancing Central San’s enterprise asset management strategy by improving data quality, strengthening cross-division collaboration, and aligning technology, systems, and staff expertise to support organization-wide, data-driven decision making. This position oversees Central San’s Asset Management Program, including lifecycle planning, risk-based prioritization, and integration of asset data systems to support data-driven decisions.
The Senior Engineer will provide leadership and technical oversight to a multidisciplinary team, supervising projects that span multiple programs and divisions. The role demands independent judgment, initiative, and coordination of complex engineering and management tasks.
Central San Is Advancing Its Condition Assessment For Treatment Plant And Collection System, Asset Handover, BIM Integration, And Digital Transformation Efforts, And Seeks a Leader With Both Technical Expertise And Strategic Vision To Guide These Initiatives. The Senior Engineer Will
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil, mechanical, or chemical engineering, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree in engineering is desirable.
Experience
Two years of full-time experience comparable to that of an Associate Engineer in the District including one year of experience in supervising professional, technical, and/or trade personnel.
Licenses And Certifications
Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a professional engineer issued by the State of California in civil, mechanical, or chemical engineering.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Applicants interested in applying for this position must submit a completed District application and supplemental questionnaire available on-line at www.centralsan.org. A resume may be attached but is not a substitute for a completed application and supplemental questionnaire. Responses such as "See resume" will not be considered.
The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process. Human Resources shall determine the examination steps to be used for this recruitment. The steps may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, practical examination, application screening, and/or oral board examination. One or more of these steps may be used and in any order. At the end of the testing process, candidates passing all of the examination steps will have their names placed on an eligibility list. The list is valid for six months and may be extended up to an additional six months at the request of the hiring department. The list may be used to fill future vacancies in this classification.
Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the examination process. All applicants will be notified of the results of the review process.
Successful candidates not currently employed in regular status by the District must pass a pre-employment physical to be considered for appointment.
Insurance
The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District offers a generous benefit package to employees. Detailed information can be found on the benefits page of the District's website. This classification is represented by Management Support/Confidential Group. The benefits include:
Mid-management and confidential employees enjoy fully paid dental, vision, and life insurances. Employees have a choice of medical plans which includes chiropractic. Kaiser and HealthNet SmartCare are full paid by the District. Employees entitled to dual health coverage may receive an additional $400 per month with the entire amount contributed to deferred compensation in lieu of a second coverage.
Retirement
District employees are members of the Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association (CCCERA) with reciprocity to CalPERS.
A retirement benefit is based upon a formula which includes the employee's age, salary, and years of service. The formula for new employees is 2%@ 62 unless reciprocity is established with an eligible retirement system. The formula for new employees with reciprocity is 2%@ 55.
For additional information, contact Human Resources at 925-228-9500 or a retirement counselor at CCCERA at 925-521-3960 located at 1200 Concord Avenue, Suite 300, Concord, CA 94520.
Leaves
The District offers liberal vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 13 paid holidays per year. Mid-management and confidential employees earn 24 hours of administrative leave annually.
Deferred Compensation
The District does not participate in the Social Security System except for a mandatory Medicare contribution. Instead, the District contributes to a 401(a) Money Purchase plan an amount equivalent to the employer portion of contributions to the Social Security System (currently 6.2%) in addition to salary. The District also offers employees an optional Deferred Compensation 457 plan with a choice of savings and investment options.
Cafeteria Plan
Mid-management and confidential employees are allowed $220 each month toward the selection of additional benefits.
Other Benefits
Other benefits enjoyed by District employees include overtime, an employee assistance program, a tuition reimbursement plan, longevity compensation, a registration differential, a sick leave incentive program, retiree benefits, credit union privileges through the 1st Northern California Credit Union, and a comprehensive wellness program including an on-site gym facility.
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The purpose of this supplemental questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their qualifications for this position. The Application Screening Committee will use this information to evaluate and score your relevant training and experience. As such, it is important to answer all questions thoroughly. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see resume." A resume may be attached but it will not be a substitute for the information requested on this questionnaire. Applications submitted with an incomplete or inaccurate supplemental questionnaire will be disqualified. NOTE: The information provided on the supplemental questionnaire must be verifiable on the "Work Experience" section of your employment application.
Do you possess a valid Certification of Registration as a professional engineer issued by the State of California?
If you answered "yes" to Question #2, please provide your certification number and the field of engineering.
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Check the highest level of education you have completed. (NOTE: You will be required to verify your degree if you continue in the testing process.)
What was the field of study for the degree you checked in Question #4?
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How many years of full-time, professional engineering experience do you have [excluding your degree(s), internships, and research assistant experience]?
Describe in detail your experience leading an asset management program in a water or wastewater utility (or similar infrastructure organization). What specific responsibilities did you have for lifecycle planning, risk-based prioritization, and long-term capital planning, and how did your work change investment decisions or operational outcomes?. If you have no experience, state "no experience".
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Describe a major condition assessment initiative you have led for treatment plant or collection system assets. What methods and data sources did you use (field inspections, CCTV, NDT, performance data, failure history), how did you translate condition information into risk or consequence rankings, and how were the results used to prioritize projects. If you have no experience, state "no experience".
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Explain how you have used GIS, BIM, or 3D models to improve asset management. Please walk us through a specific project where spatial/3D information supported asset tracking, design coordination, construction, or O&M, and describe the benefits, limitations, and lessons learned from that implementation. If you have no experience, state "no experience".
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Asset data quality is often a major challenge. Tell us about a situation where you improved the quality, consistency, or integration of asset data across systems (for example, GIS, CMMS, SCADA, financial or document management systems). What was the initial state, what standards or processes did you put in place, and how did you verify and sustain improvements. If you have no experience, state "no experience".
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Describe a time you introduced or expanded digital tools—such as predictive analytics, machine learning, or advanced dashboards—to support asset management or maintenance. What problem were you trying to solve, how did you select and implement the tool, how did you manage change with staff, and what measurable improvements did you see? If you have no experience, state "no experience."
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How many years of supervisory experience do you have, how many staff have you supervised simultaneously, and what type of staff? Please include the employer's name, your job title, and the time period of the supervisory experience. If you have no experience, state "no experience".
Central San, a forward-thinking public utility, is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the Asset Management Group within the Planning and Optimization Division. The Senior Engineer will supervise the Asset Management workgroup, including one Lead GIS Analyst and two GIS Analysts. This position plays a key role in advancing Central San’s enterprise asset management strategy by improving data quality, strengthening cross-division collaboration, and aligning technology, systems, and staff expertise to support organization-wide, data-driven decision making. This position oversees Central San’s Asset Management Program, including lifecycle planning, risk-based prioritization, and integration of asset data systems to support data-driven decisions.
The Senior Engineer will provide leadership and technical oversight to a multidisciplinary team, supervising projects that span multiple programs and divisions. The role demands independent judgment, initiative, and coordination of complex engineering and management tasks.
Central San Is Advancing Its Condition Assessment For Treatment Plant And Collection System, Asset Handover, BIM Integration, And Digital Transformation Efforts, And Seeks a Leader With Both Technical Expertise And Strategic Vision To Guide These Initiatives. The Senior Engineer Will
- lead the Condition Assessment Program for the treatment plant and collection system;
- enhance and transform the Asset Management Program into a fully integrated 3D environment supporting asset tracking, condition modeling, and long-term capital planning;
- integrate intelligent and machine learning tools to improve predictive maintenance and asset performance analytics; and
- oversee development of the Asset Handover Tool to ensure seamless data integration across planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil, mechanical, or chemical engineering, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree in engineering is desirable.
Experience
Two years of full-time experience comparable to that of an Associate Engineer in the District including one year of experience in supervising professional, technical, and/or trade personnel.
Licenses And Certifications
Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a professional engineer issued by the State of California in civil, mechanical, or chemical engineering.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Applicants interested in applying for this position must submit a completed District application and supplemental questionnaire available on-line at www.centralsan.org. A resume may be attached but is not a substitute for a completed application and supplemental questionnaire. Responses such as "See resume" will not be considered.
The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process. Human Resources shall determine the examination steps to be used for this recruitment. The steps may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, practical examination, application screening, and/or oral board examination. One or more of these steps may be used and in any order. At the end of the testing process, candidates passing all of the examination steps will have their names placed on an eligibility list. The list is valid for six months and may be extended up to an additional six months at the request of the hiring department. The list may be used to fill future vacancies in this classification.
Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the examination process. All applicants will be notified of the results of the review process.
Successful candidates not currently employed in regular status by the District must pass a pre-employment physical to be considered for appointment.
Insurance
The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District offers a generous benefit package to employees. Detailed information can be found on the benefits page of the District's website. This classification is represented by Management Support/Confidential Group. The benefits include:
Mid-management and confidential employees enjoy fully paid dental, vision, and life insurances. Employees have a choice of medical plans which includes chiropractic. Kaiser and HealthNet SmartCare are full paid by the District. Employees entitled to dual health coverage may receive an additional $400 per month with the entire amount contributed to deferred compensation in lieu of a second coverage.
Retirement
District employees are members of the Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association (CCCERA) with reciprocity to CalPERS.
A retirement benefit is based upon a formula which includes the employee's age, salary, and years of service. The formula for new employees is 2%@ 62 unless reciprocity is established with an eligible retirement system. The formula for new employees with reciprocity is 2%@ 55.
For additional information, contact Human Resources at 925-228-9500 or a retirement counselor at CCCERA at 925-521-3960 located at 1200 Concord Avenue, Suite 300, Concord, CA 94520.
Leaves
The District offers liberal vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 13 paid holidays per year. Mid-management and confidential employees earn 24 hours of administrative leave annually.
Deferred Compensation
The District does not participate in the Social Security System except for a mandatory Medicare contribution. Instead, the District contributes to a 401(a) Money Purchase plan an amount equivalent to the employer portion of contributions to the Social Security System (currently 6.2%) in addition to salary. The District also offers employees an optional Deferred Compensation 457 plan with a choice of savings and investment options.
Cafeteria Plan
Mid-management and confidential employees are allowed $220 each month toward the selection of additional benefits.
Other Benefits
Other benefits enjoyed by District employees include overtime, an employee assistance program, a tuition reimbursement plan, longevity compensation, a registration differential, a sick leave incentive program, retiree benefits, credit union privileges through the 1st Northern California Credit Union, and a comprehensive wellness program including an on-site gym facility.
01
The purpose of this supplemental questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their qualifications for this position. The Application Screening Committee will use this information to evaluate and score your relevant training and experience. As such, it is important to answer all questions thoroughly. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see resume." A resume may be attached but it will not be a substitute for the information requested on this questionnaire. Applications submitted with an incomplete or inaccurate supplemental questionnaire will be disqualified. NOTE: The information provided on the supplemental questionnaire must be verifiable on the "Work Experience" section of your employment application.
- I have read and understand the above directions.
Do you possess a valid Certification of Registration as a professional engineer issued by the State of California?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to Question #2, please provide your certification number and the field of engineering.
04
Check the highest level of education you have completed. (NOTE: You will be required to verify your degree if you continue in the testing process.)
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate degree
- None of the above
What was the field of study for the degree you checked in Question #4?
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How many years of full-time, professional engineering experience do you have [excluding your degree(s), internships, and research assistant experience]?
- No experience
- Less than 7 years
- 7 years of experience
- 8 years of experience
- 9 years of experience
- 10 years or more experience
Describe in detail your experience leading an asset management program in a water or wastewater utility (or similar infrastructure organization). What specific responsibilities did you have for lifecycle planning, risk-based prioritization, and long-term capital planning, and how did your work change investment decisions or operational outcomes?. If you have no experience, state "no experience".
08
Describe a major condition assessment initiative you have led for treatment plant or collection system assets. What methods and data sources did you use (field inspections, CCTV, NDT, performance data, failure history), how did you translate condition information into risk or consequence rankings, and how were the results used to prioritize projects. If you have no experience, state "no experience".
09
Explain how you have used GIS, BIM, or 3D models to improve asset management. Please walk us through a specific project where spatial/3D information supported asset tracking, design coordination, construction, or O&M, and describe the benefits, limitations, and lessons learned from that implementation. If you have no experience, state "no experience".
10
Asset data quality is often a major challenge. Tell us about a situation where you improved the quality, consistency, or integration of asset data across systems (for example, GIS, CMMS, SCADA, financial or document management systems). What was the initial state, what standards or processes did you put in place, and how did you verify and sustain improvements. If you have no experience, state "no experience".
11
Describe a time you introduced or expanded digital tools—such as predictive analytics, machine learning, or advanced dashboards—to support asset management or maintenance. What problem were you trying to solve, how did you select and implement the tool, how did you manage change with staff, and what measurable improvements did you see? If you have no experience, state "no experience."
12
How many years of supervisory experience do you have, how many staff have you supervised simultaneously, and what type of staff? Please include the employer's name, your job title, and the time period of the supervisory experience. If you have no experience, state "no experience".
- Required Question
Salary : $220 - $400