Senior Project Administrator

Location: San Jose, CA

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Schaaf & Wheeler is currently seeking applicants for a full-time Senior Project Administrator to be part of the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project (ADSRP) program management team. The Senior Project Administrator will work under the umbrella of the ADSRP Program Management Consultant firm Black & Veatch, to which Schaaf & Wheeler has been a project subconsultant since 2012. Schaaf & Wheeler will consider only local Northern California/Bay Area applicants for this position.

Must have:

• 5-7 years of experience working in a Project/Senior Project Administrator role or equivalent position.
• Previous experience providing coordination and support to multiple team leads and managers.
• Experience with document writing and editing and ability to provide examples.

About ADSRP

The ADSRP is presently one of the most important dam safety infrastructure projects in the U.S. A critical and complex multi-year project, the ADSRP involves deconstructing and reconstructing Anderson Dam in order to improve reliability and safety and to return the reservoir to its optimal 90,000-acre-foot storage capacity. The project is nearing design completion.

The ADSRP Reporting Structure

The Senior Project Administrator will be part of an organizational structure that includes dam owner Valley Water as Program Manager; the Black & Veatch Team (including Schaaf & Wheeler) as Program Management Consultant; the Design Team, the Construction Management Team, and the Contractor.

The Program Management Team Responsibilities

Overall, the Black & Veatch Program Management Consulting (PMC) Team provides management and technical support to Valley Water in the areas of environmental, permitting, design, real estate, stakeholder engagement, and financing. The PMC team has primary responsibilities for risk management, quality management, project management and administration, managing the independent Board of Consultants (BOC) and other senior-level advisors, coordination and liaison with public oversight agencies the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the California Department of Water Resources’ Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD).

Senior Project Administrator Responsibilities

The Senior Project Administrator responsibilities are many and varied and are geared to preserving the project’s forward momentum. The Senior Project Administrator will:

• Be a liaison between the PMC and Valley Water’s administrative team
• Advise the project team on administrative procedures and protocols
• Assist with the development, review, and implementation of policies, procedures, work instructions, processes and systems related to the project.
• Apply professional communications skills to gather, analyze and interpret data to support the project activities and objectives.
• Keep all documents associated with the project organized on the Valley Water server.
• Serve as main point of contact for client and public agency relations; interfacing with regulatory personnel (an integral part of this position) to foster positive and productive relationships.
• Manage the production, circulation and review of reports and correspondence in addition to on-going coordination with Valley Water staff.
• Draft formal correspondence letters and emails to oversight agencies FERC, DSOD, and the independent Board of Consultants (BOC), and work with the Valley Water project engineer or project manager on iterations until final. Once final, manage the formal Valley Water approval process by routing the items via DocuSign.
• Complete federal filings with the FERC.
• Edit documents, format documents to print correctly, file documents with public agencies.
• Keep logs of correspondence with the oversight agencies, FERC and DSOD.
• Maintain comment tracking logs for document review comments provided by FERC, DSOD, and the BOC.
• Provide input to PMC deliverables
• Participate in weekly coordination meetings with Valley Water.
• Handle logistics for and participate in meetings [this includes Doodle Polls to determine best dates, scheduling the meeting, sending out advance agenda and documents, preparing print orders, and on boarding of staff.
• Take notes during meetings, provide team support to management and other team members, possibly record minutes, and contribute to the overall session.
• Print documents or utilize Valley Water Reprographics printing services.
• Conduct research into historical aspects of the project.

Senior Project Administrator Requirements:

• Must have 5-7 years of previous experience working in a Project/Senior Project Administrator role or equivalent position.
• Previous experience providing coordination and support to multiple team leads and managers.
• Be self-directed, a self-starter with strong ability to perform all tasks with little direction or direct supervision.
• Display strong performance ethics while working concurrently on multiple assignments.
• Ability to display excellent verbal and written communications, as well as customer service skills.
• Maintain flexibility to adjusting work hours and tasks as needed.
• Display efficient time management skills and an ability to adapt to changing workflow.
• Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, Word, and pdf; SharePoint, Access, Zoom, IBackup, Doodle, with ability to learn new software quickly and efficiently.

Senior Project Administrator Desired Skills

• Prior knowledge of heavy civil works infrastructure projects.
• Work experience within a public agency, either as an employee or embedded staff.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline, such as Communications, Journalism, Library Science, Business, Public Policy.

Work Location

The primary work location is Valley Water’s Headquarters, which is 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95118, for three days per week and the ability to work remotely at other times.

Compensation

This full-time position has a pay range of $40.00 - $49.00 per hour, depending on the experience of the final candidate, and at the discretion of the hiring manager.

About Schaaf & Wheeler

Established in 1985, Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers maintains a focus on water resources civil engineering for clients in California, Hawaii, Nevada, and Washington.

Schaaf & Wheeler is renowned for work on a vast array of different projects related to hydrology and hydraulics, floodplain management, flood control, drainage, stormwater quality, stormwater pumping stations, water system planning and hydraulic modeling, water storage tanks, booster pumping stations, pipeline replacement, reclaimed water systems,and sanitary sewer infrastructure.

Schaaf & Wheeler offers great perks, such as a competitive salary; an excellent benefits package (for full-time employees) including comprehensive health care coverage and profit sharing. Many employees have been with the firm for more than 10 years, including all of the firm’s co-owners.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, including breastfeeding), age (40 and over), marital status, denial of family and medical care leave (when applicable), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and gender expression, family responsibilities, disability (mental and physical), medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status or political affiliation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

**Proof of Covid-19 vaccinations, or a self-attestation, must be provided at the time of hire**

Junior, Assistant, or Associate Water Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Truckee, CA

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Are you passionate about water? We are! Since 1985, Schaaf & Wheeler has used innovative approaches in our four areas of expertise: water, stormwater, wastewater, and floodplains. We are a small, local water resources firm where employees have the opportunity to work directly with the company owners/principals.

Water infrastructure is critical as it provides our Bay Area clients and communities with reliable and efficient water, stormwater, and sewer infrastructure. It affects our public health and is critical to our nation. Our employees love their profession and the impact they make in their communities.

This role offers the challenge of developing detailed design documents for unique water infrastructure projects that require creative and innovative thinking, research, and communication to solve new and complex design issues.

In your first six months, you’ll evaluate and design small- to large-scale water utility infrastructure projects throughout the greater Bay Area, in collaboration with senior staff and principal engineers. This will include preparation of drawings (AutoCAD), specifications, and cost estimates. Your role will also include conducting field investigations, providing construction support services, writing technical reports, completing hydrologic calculations and models, and coordinating projects. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and use GIS and modeling software.

Long-term, you’ll manage projects, perform as lead design engineer, and assist and mentor junior engineers. You’ll learn (or apply your experience) to rehabilitate and replace pipeline and pump station infrastructure. With exposure to a wide range of projects, including asset management, hydrologic modeling, channel restoration, and infrastructure design, you’ll have the opportunity to manage a broad portfolio of interesting work supporting a multitude of clients.

Responsibilities:

• You’ll independently advance multiple projects at the same time, performing research and reaching out for help as needed
• You’ll effectively manage your time to meet project milestones/deadlines
• As an Associate Engineer, you’ll also use your knowledge and skills to guide and train junior staff
• A Professional Engineering license is required for the associate engineer position

Minimum Requirements - Junior Engineers:

While experience is not required, an EIT certificate is. Solid water resources engineering coursework is essential, as is a passion for this profession. Previous civil engineering work experience including internships and participation in engineering-related extracurricular activities is preferred.

Minimum Requirements - Assistant and Associate Engineers:

• Seeking candidates with 1-10 years’ relevant experience delivering civil engineering design projects.
• Experience in the following categories is preferred, but not required: Detailed designs, plans, and specs for new and rehabilitated municipal and private utility infrastructure projects, well and tank design, and pipeline and pump station design for storm drain, potable water, recycled water, and wastewater systems.
• Interested in designing pressure and gravity pipe systems, assessing pipeline conditions, preparing contracts (including plans, specs, and cost estimates), and providing construction support.
• Associate Engineers must have a PE license and the ability to manage projects and delegate work to junior staff.

Minimum Requirements- All Engineering Positions:

• BSCE, BSC&EE, or BSME
• EIT certificate at minimum
• Self-motivation is crucial — you must be self-directed and like to take initiative and assume more responsibility
• Effective time management skills to complete work on time and within budget
• Commitment to collaboration as a strong team player
• Keen attentiveness to detail
• Enthusiasm to learn new engineering tasks and the ability to retain this knowledge
• Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with colleagues, clients, and sub-consultants
• Interest in becoming a licensed professional civil engineer (if not already one)
• Good technical writing skills — you must be able to convey engineering concepts to non-technical personnel and document technical aspects of your projects
• Ability to legally work in the United States — visa sponsorship is not available

Preferred Requirements:

Proficiency with AutoCAD is a plus

Company Description

Established in 1985, Schaaf & Wheeler maintains a focus on water resources engineering for clients in California, Hawaii, Nevada, and Washington.

We are renowned for our work on a vast array of different projects related to hydrology and hydraulics, floodplain management, flood control, drainage, stormwater quality, stormwater pumping stations, water system planning and hydraulic modeling, water storage tanks, booster pumping stations, pipeline replacement, reclaimed water systems, and sanitary sewer infrastructure.

Schaaf & Wheeler offers great perks, such as a competitive salary; an excellent benefits package (for full-time employees) including comprehensive health care coverage and profit sharing. Many of our employees have been with us for more than 10 years, including all our co-owners.We believe in work-life balance and generally work a standard 40-hour week.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, including breastfeeding), age (40 and over), marital status, denial of family and medical care leave (when applicable), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and gender expression, family responsibilities, disability(mental and physical), medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status or political affiliation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

**Proof of Covid-19 vaccinations, or a self-attestation, must be provided at the time of hire**

Assistant, Associate, or Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer

Location: San Francisco, Santa Rosa, Salinas or Santa Clara, CA

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Are you passionate about water? We are! Since 1985, Schaaf & Wheeler has used innovative approaches in our four areas of expertise: water, stormwater, wastewater, and floodplains. Water infrastructure is important to every community we work with. It affects our public health and is critical to our nation. Our employees love what they do in their profession and for their communities.

• If you want to speed up your career growth, this role provides exposure to a wide variety of project types and sizes.
• In your first six months, you’re likely to work on C3 pump station designs, in collaboration with senior staff and principal engineers. Long-term, you’ll probably work on multi-million dollar infrastructure projects including pump station design, pipeline design, levee design, and trash capture device design, both in the private and public sector. You may also gain experience with sea level rise, planning studies, floodplain assessments, water system modeling, condition assessments, green infrastructure, and much more.

Responsibilities:

• You’ll independently advance multiple projects at the same time, performing research and reaching out for help as needed
• You’ll effectively manage your time to meet project milestones/deadlines
• As an Associate or Senior Engineer, you will also use your knowledge and skills to guide and train junior level staff

Minimum Requirements:

• 2-10 years of strong, well-rounded technical experience delivering detailed designs, plans, and specs for new and rehabilitated municipal and private utility infrastructure projects; well and tank design; and pipeline and pump station design for storm drain, potable water, recycled water, and wastewater systems. Solid experience designing pressure and gravity pipe systems; assessing pipeline conditions; preparing contracts (including plans, specs, and cost estimates); and providing construction support. Experience in every category is not required, but it is preferred
• Associate and Senior Engineers must have a BSCE, BSC&EE, or BSME; a PE license; and the ability to manage projects and delegate work to junior staff
• Assistant Engineers must have a BSCE, BSC&EE, or BSME, EIT certification, 2+ years’ relevant experience, and must be close to PE licensure
• Experience as a self-starter
• Effective time management skills
• Commitment to collaboration as a strong team player
• Keen attentiveness to detail
• Enthusiasm to learn new engineering tasks
• Ability to retain engineering design principles
• Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with colleagues, clients, and sub-consultants
• Solid technical writing skills — you must be able to convey engineering concepts to non-technical personnel and document technical aspects of your projects
• Ability to legally to work in the United States — visa sponsorship is not available

Preferred Requirements:

• Intermediate level AutoCAD Civil 3D experience
• GIS skills

Company Description:

Established in 1985, Schaaf & Wheeler maintains a focus on water resources engineering for clients in California, Hawaii, Nevada, and Washington.

We are renowned for our work on a vast array of different projects related to hydrology and hydraulics, floodplain management, flood control, drainage, stormwater quality, stormwater pumping stations, water system planning and hydraulic modeling, water storage tanks, booster pumping stations, pipeline replacement, reclaimed water systems, and sanitary sewer infrastructure.

Schaaf & Wheeler offers great perks, such as a competitive salary; an excellent benefits package (for full-time employees) including comprehensive health care coverage and profit sharing. Many of our employees have been with us for more than 10 years, including all our co-owners.We believe in work-life balance and generally work a standard 40-hour week.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, including breastfeeding), age (40 and over), marital status, denial of family and medical care leave (when applicable), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and gender expression, family responsibilities, disability(mental and physical), medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status or political affiliation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

**Proof of Covid-19 vaccinations, or a self-attestation, must be provided at the time of hire**

Senior Engineer – Hydrologic & Hydraulic Engineering and Modeling

Location: San Francisco, Santa Rosa, Salinas or Santa Clara, CA

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Advance your career as our go-to H&H modeling guru. In this role, you’ll apply your advanced level skills to establish and apply hydrologic and hydraulic models to engineering problems, advancing both your technical and project management skills. You’ll be part of a team working on all aspects of a project, from analysis and design calculations to the production of improvement plans and construction support.

As a licensed PE with a BSCE and 5-10+ years of experience, you’ll be comfortable managing projects on your own and delegating work to junior staff. You’ll use your knowledge and skills to guide and train junior to senior level staff. And, you’ll also work with our broad range of clients to help them understand complex H&H concepts.

Are you a resourceful problem solver? Can you think outside the box to find creative solutions? Do you like sharing your expertise? These are vital strengths for this function. Your skills and abilities will be an important part of keeping Schaaf & Wheeler a top tier water resources firm.

Critical duties include assisting the cities with design related activities related to their Stream Maintenance Program. You’ll manage the engineering tasks related to the hydraulics of bridge maintenance, replacement, or construction projects and complete the related scour calculations, bridge hydraulic studies, location hydraulic studies, and summary floodplain encroachment reports. Your solid technical writing skills will also be engaged for both report and proposal preparation.

One of the challenges of this position is keeping up-to-date on hydrologic and hydraulic model advancements and scour protection technologies.

Our offices are staffed with colleagues who are friendly, engaging, and supportive. We work in a collaborative environment where knowledge and resources are willingly shared.

You’ll have your choice of our four northern California locations from which to work, including potential hybrid at home/in office work arrangements. Site visits in Northern California are required.

You’ll use your knowledge of HEC-RAS (1d and 2d) for hydraulic modeling and your advanced HEC-HMS hydrologic modeling skills. Experience with stormwater modeling software will also be utilized in this position. GIS skills are necessary.

You’ll work and communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with colleagues, clients, and project team members.

These are plusses:

Experience with Innovyze ICM, EPA SWMM, DHI MIKE-Urban, MIKE-11, MIKE-21, and Flo2D. Experience working with geomorphologists on channel stability and restoration projects.

Company Description:

Established in 1985, Schaaf & Wheeler maintains a focus on water resources engineering for clients in California, Hawaii, Nevada, and Washington.

We are renowned for our work on a vast array of different projects related to hydrology and hydraulics, floodplain management, flood control, drainage, stormwater quality, stormwater pumping stations, water system planning and hydraulic modeling, water storage tanks, booster pumping stations, pipeline replacement, reclaimed water systems, and sanitary sewer infrastructure.

Schaaf & Wheeler offers great perks, such as a competitive salary; an excellent benefits package (for full-time employees) including comprehensive health care coverage and profit sharing. Many of our employees have been with us for more than 10 years, including all our co-owners.We believe in work-life balance and generally work a standard 40-hour week.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, including breastfeeding), age (40 and over), marital status, denial of family and medical care leave (when applicable), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and gender expression, family responsibilities, disability(mental and physical), medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status or political affiliation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

**Proof of Covid-19 vaccinations, or a self-attestation, must be provided at the time of hire**

Associate Engineer – Hydrologic & Hydraulic Engineering and Modeling

Location: San Francisco, Santa Rosa, Salinas or Santa Clara, CA

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Advance your career as our go-to H&H modeling guru. In this role, you’ll apply your advanced level skills to establish and apply hydrologic and hydraulic models to engineering problems, advancing both your technical and project management skills. You’ll be part of a team working on all aspects of a project, from analysis and design calculations to the production of improvement plans and construction support.

As a licensed PE with a BSCE and 3-7 years of experience, you’ll be comfortable managing projects on your own and delegating work to junior staff. You’ll use your knowledge and skills to guide and train junior to senior level staff. And, you’ll also work with our broad range of clients to help them understand complex H&H concepts.

Are you a resourceful problem solver? Can you think outside the box to find creative solutions? Do you like sharing your expertise? These are vital strengths for this function. Your skills and abilities will be an important part of keeping Schaaf & Wheeler a top tier water resources firm.

Critical duties include assisting the cities with design related activities related to their Stream Maintenance Program. You’ll manage the engineering tasks related to the hydraulics of bridge maintenance, replacement, or construction projects and complete the related scour calculations, bridge hydraulic studies, location hydraulic studies, and summary floodplain encroachment reports. Your solid technical writing skills will also be engaged for both report and proposal preparation.

One of the challenges of this position is keeping up-to-date on hydrologic and hydraulic model advancements and scour protection technologies.

Our offices are staffed with colleagues who are friendly, engaging, and supportive. We work in a collaborative environment where knowledge and resources are willingly shared.

You’ll have your choice of our four northern California locations from which to work, including potential hybrid at home/in office work arrangements. Site visits in Northern California are required.

You’ll use your knowledge of HEC-RAS (1d and 2d) for hydraulic modeling and your advanced HEC-HMS hydrologic modeling skills. Experience with stormwater modeling software will also be utilized in this position. GIS skills are necessary.

You’ll work and communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with colleagues, clients, and project team members.

These are plusses:

Experience with Innovyze ICM, EPA SWMM, DHI MIKE-Urban, MIKE-11, MIKE-21, and Flo2D. Experience working with geomorphologists on channel stability and restoration projects.

Company Description:

Established in 1985, Schaaf & Wheeler maintains a focus on water resources engineering for clients in California, Hawaii, Nevada, and Washington.

We are renowned for our work on a vast array of different projects related to hydrology and hydraulics, floodplain management, flood control, drainage, stormwater quality, stormwater pumping stations, water system planning and hydraulic modeling, water storage tanks, booster pumping stations, pipeline replacement, reclaimed water systems, and sanitary sewer infrastructure.

Schaaf & Wheeler offers great perks, such as a competitive salary; an excellent benefits package (for full-time employees) including comprehensive health care coverage and profit sharing. Many of our employees have been with us for more than 10 years, including all our co-owners.We believe in work-life balance and generally work a standard 40-hour week.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, including breastfeeding), age (40 and over), marital status, denial of family and medical care leave (when applicable), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and gender expression, family responsibilities, disability(mental and physical), medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status or political affiliation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

**Proof of Covid-19 vaccinations, or a self-attestation, must be provided at the time of hire**

CAD Drafter/Designer – Water Resources Engineering

Location: Santa Clara, CA or remote (Remote (US residents only) only for experienced candidates)

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Responsibilities

Schaaf & Wheeler is looking for an entry level to highly proficient CAD Drafter/Designer to develop design and construction drawings.

This position involves the extensive use of AutoCAD Civil 3D, drafting systems, GIS systems and client standards to prepare drawings and revise/update existing drawings for a variety of water resources engineering projects. Drawings include maps, construction documents, figures and other graphics used in a variety of products, including construction documents and reports.

Minimum Requirements

• Certificate or Associate’s degree from an accredited college/university or completion of technical trade school courses, or equivalent experience
• Certification as an AutoCAD Civil 3D Professional or equivalent preferred; certification will be required within 6 months of hire. Schaaf & Wheeler will pay for the training after hire, if needed.
• In lieu of experience, we will consider recent AutoCAD Civil 3D Professional certification, or the equivalent.
• Ability to interpret and develop detailed drawings from sketches and mark-ups provided by engineers.
• Ability to complete basic calculations related to engineering drawings including areas, lengths, distances, line and curve tables, elevations, datum conversions, coordinate systems, slopes, grades, and volumes is mandatory.
• Proficiency with MS Office
• The ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with clients and project team members
• Ability to assist and advise project team members on use of AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Ability to develop and implement CAD standards and best practice

Preferred Requirements

• 2+ years of recent intermediate-to-advanced level professional experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and other drafting software to develop detailed designs for complex civil engineering projects
• Familiarity with GIS systems
• Civil 3D experience

Company Description:

Established in 1985, Schaaf & Wheeler maintains a focus on water resources engineering for clients in California, Hawaii, Nevada, and Washington.

We are renowned for our work on a vast array of different projects related to hydrology and hydraulics, floodplain management, flood control, drainage, stormwater quality, stormwater pumping stations, water system planning and hydraulic modeling, water storage tanks, booster pumping stations, pipeline replacement, reclaimed water systems, and sanitary sewer infrastructure.

Schaaf & Wheeler offers great perks, such as a competitive salary; an excellent benefits package (for full-time employees) including comprehensive health care coverage and profit sharing. Many of our employees have been with us for more than 10 years, including all our co-owners.We believe in work-life balance and generally work a standard 40-hour week.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, including breastfeeding), age (40 and over), marital status, denial of family and medical care leave (when applicable), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and gender expression, family responsibilities, disability(mental and physical), medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status or political affiliation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

**Proof of Covid-19 vaccinations, or a self-attestation, must be provided at the time of hire**