Staff Research Engineer II

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OWP ( ) is an internationally recognized provider of training materials in a variety of media, as well as a source of engineering and scientific research that fills the niche between academia and consulting engineering. Our team of nearly 50 professionals, trained in a variety of academic disciplines, collaborates to produce high-caliber work that furthers our mission to provide cost-effective solutions for protecting and enhancing water resources, public health, and the environment through training, scientific research, and public education. OWP is a self-supported academic center within and located at Sacramento State.


Broad Scope & Function

Staff Research Engineers provide engineering support and advice services for applied research projects conducted by OWP on environmental engineering problems. This position includes civil, environmental, and water resources engineering specialties. The series includes positions involved in planning and construction of experimental facilities; planning, administering, and conducting research activities; and disseminating research results. Emphasis is on securing, administering, and managing research in the areas of environmental and water resources engineering. The position may include providing water sector utilities with training and technical assistance services for building their technical, managerial, financial, and workforce capacity. This position assists the Director of OWP or their designee in preparation of proposals, marketing, planning, organizing, supervising, and/or performing the work of a professional engineering staff; represents OWP at meetings and conferences involving campus, university, private, state, and federal entities in matters related to the subject research; and manages projects and assures the quality of the products of the group.


Reporting Relationship

This position reports directly and receives general direction from the Associate Director of Research for OWP or their designee.


Salary

9,283 – $13,925 per month

    Benefits

    • Participation in CalPERS Retirement Program
    • Paid Vacation Time – starting at 10 hours accrued/month
    • Paid Sick Time – 8 hours accrued/month
    • Paid Holidays – 14 paid holidays per year including paid time off the week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day as the CSUS campus is closed
    • Excellent medical benefits – 100% employer-paid medical & dental for employee-only coverage and low cost for family coverage
    • Educational Assistance Program for employees and/or dependents
    • Discounted membership to The WELL, Sacramento State’s on-campus fitness center
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    Application Instructions

    This position is open until filled with a priority review date of November 3, 2024. We will begin application review on this date.

    Please include the following with your application:

    • Resume

    If this document is not included, your application materials will not be considered. Please include your employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of your application in addition to submitting your resume.


    Conditions of Employment

    The selected candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the United States. University Enterprises, Inc. is not a sponsoring agency (i.e. H-1B Visa).

    This is a full-time, exempt from overtime, benefited position, covered under the California Public Employees’ Retirement System. Continued employment in this position is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the employee, and either University Enterprises or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.


    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Provides engineering advice in designing, implementing, and completing research projects.
    • Identifies the need and assists in incorporating research findings in design and implementation of environmental and water resources projects.
    • Participates in applied research need analyses for state and local agencies.
    • Assists in the preparation of proposals.
    • Administers research projects, including preparation of selected contract documents (e.g., scopes and schedules), day-to-day contract enforcement, and evaluation of project results.
    • Prepares reports and presentations of findings to university, contractor, and other interested parties and groups.
    • Participates in conferences and workshops to transmit research results.


    Minimum Qualifications

    • Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
    • Demonstrated experience of at least four (4) years in the field of specialty with increasing levels of responsibility in completing engineering projects.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
    • Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze environmental laws and regulations including Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
    • Demonstrated knowledge of monitoring and analysis of natural and engineered environmental systems.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of the characteristics and environmental impacts of point and non-point source pollution.
    • Demonstrated ability to manage environmental applied research programs.
    • Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary research group.
    • Demonstrated ability to review and edit technical project reports and documents.
    • Demonstrated ability to present information and results in conferences and meetings.
    • Must be legally eligible to drive in California, complete and pass an online training course, maintain a good driving record, and be acceptable for vehicle insurance coverage under the University Enterprises insurance plan. Must continue to meet the established driving standards, driving record will be monitored with the California Department of Motor Vehicles to ensure compliance.
    Must pass a background check, which may include fingerprinting. Must continue to meet the established standards.

      Physical Requirements

      With or without a reasonable accommodation: Sit for extended periods of time; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copy machines, fax machines, scanners, and printers. Site visits require ability to walk up and stand on steep earthen and vegetated slopes.


      Working Conditions

      Work is performed in an office environment and outdoors at project locations; continuous contact with staff, campus community, the public, and government agencies; requires travel to project sites, coordination meetings, and conferences.


      Work Schedule

      • 40 hours per week
      • Monday-Friday
      • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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