Current Openings as of July 30, 2010 Senior Air Quality Engineer Signal Engineer Senior Solar Designer/Engineer Senior Utility Engineer Civil Water Resource Engineer Senior Cost Estimator Rail Engineer PE Bridge Engineer, PE Senior Rail Project Manager Rail Engineer Senior Transportation Planner Traffic Design Manager Senior Air Quality Engineer We are looking for a sharp Senior Level Engineer to join our team. We are a growing, highly respected environmental air quality consulting firm based out of Southern California. We work on a wide variety of environmental air quality permitting and compliance projects, across a diverse range of California industries and locations. We are currently expanding and looking to grab a foothold in the Bay Area. We offer a friendly, team-oriented work environment. Position Summary: Performs professional engineering work of considerable difficulty supervising and/or executing the permitting function in regards to Title V, RECLAIM, Emissions Reporting etc. Analyzing permit-related technical and regulatory issues, and communicating those analyses within the department, with applicants, with other agencies and with the public at large; performs other duties as required or assigned. This is an experienced senior level position working under general supervision. Positions at this level are assigned to perform the more complex and sensitive duties in the occupational field. The employee in this position may be assigned to train other employees and/or monitor the work produced by other employees. Please note that this is a start up position for a new office in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are looking for candidates with extensive experience with the local agencies (EPA, BAAQMD) within that area and a strong knowledge of the industry for the Bay Area. The candidate qualifications we are looking for include: • B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or other Engineering/Scientific degree; • M.S. preferred but not necessary; • 10-15 years of work experience in the air quality industry in a senior or leadership position; • Highly motivated to continue working in the Air Quality Environmental field and expand their knowledge and experience; • Excellent communication and team working skills; • Extensive experience with Title V, RECLAIM, Emissions Reporting, Permit to Construct etc…within the Bay Area; • C.P.P. or P.E. certifications in the State of CA preferred but not required. • Leadership skills are a must; • English and technical writing skills; • Strong computer skills. Please Send Your Resume to: jobs@dtsjobs.com Back to Top Signal Engineer Immediate need for an experienced Signal Engineer within the electrical engineering discipline who is fully competent to complete design efforts with minimal direction in San Francisco. Initially project work will be to support signal and train control projects on the west coast, predominantly the California High Speed Rail project, and multiple design and implementation projects in the LA Basin. The successful candidate also will support the signal team in the winning and execution of Positive Train Control related contracts. On a task basis, he/she is responsible for preparation and completion of discipline engineering designs that are responsive to project needs including signal equipment layouts, circuit drawings, specifications, and other signal related plans and drawings. Also responsible for developing signaling system cost estimates at both a rough order of magnitude and detailed levels. This individual coordinates preparation of documentation within assigned task areas. Responsible for discipline engineering designs; helps supervise, schedule, and check work of signal system project team members; works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects, supporting systems integration activities predominantly with communications, infrastructure, and civil engineering disciplines. Responsible also for productivity of subordinates and the delivery of on time, on budget projects with high quality of deliverables Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering plus 5 years of experience, or in lieu of a degree, an additional 5 years of a mixture of design and field experience on a Class 1 railroad will be taken into consideration. Equivalent experience with signal and train control systems on a major transit system such as New York City, Boston, or Atlanta will also be considered in lieu of Class 1 railroad experience. Please Send Your Resume to: jobs@dtsjobs.com Back to Top Senior Solar Designer/Engineer Mission: Evaluate solar projects for code compliance/feasibility and submit permits to ensure final sign off. Results: •Design and submit 10 solar projects per week •Attain a 100% inspection pass rate •Answer all Inspection representatives’ questions within 2 hours •Pull 60 -65 city permits per month •Expedite permit process turnaround time by 15% •Manage the design and permit team Requirements Essential Duties: Reviewing all new solar projects for feasibility and compliance System design and specifications, including identifying materials requirements Obtaining all local permits and other required approvals (e.g., homeowners’ association approval), including: Preparing all designs, permit packs and documentation needed Coordinating the submission of these documents and following-up as needed Coordinating post-installation inspections Assisting the sales team with system design and technical questions Advising staff on the technical aspects of solar equipment, including the company’s existing suppliers/products and potential new products Requirements •3+ years experience designing residential solar systems is required (preferably at a company located in Southern California) •2+ years experience in the residential construction industry •Excellent, hands-on knowledge of NEC codes and local permit requirements in Southern California •NABCEF certification •Bachelor’s degree, preferably in electrical engineering •Excellent CAD skills•Excellent knowledge of the technical capabilities of existing solar equipment •Hands-on experience with SolarPathfinder Assistant•Be energetic, a self-starter, and strong desire of upward mobility and growth •Have comfort and experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment •Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint•Excellent written and communication skills Competencies Organization and planning. Plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets in an efficient, productive manner. Focuses on key priorities. Efficiency. Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort. Analytical skills. Able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it. Exhibits a probing mind and achieves penetrating insights. Attention to detail. Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project. Intelligence. Learns quickly. Demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information. Analytical skills. Able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it. Exhibits a probing mind and achieves penetrating insights. Flexibility/adaptability. Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions. Copes effectively with complexity and change. Calm under pressure. Maintains stable performance when under heavy pressure or stress. High Standards. Expects personal performance and team performance to be nothing short of the best. Please Send Your Resume to: jobs@dtsjobs.com Back to Top Senior Utility Engineer Currently seeking a Senior Utility Engineer with High Speed Rail experience for Northern California projects. The ideal candidate will be experienced in utility relocation, evaluation and design and coordination with 3rd party utility owners. Requirements: • Must have experience interfacing with Clients. • Must be able to take the lead to assess the needs for design and procurement of Consulting Firms working for the Client. • 10-15 years experience in rail and transportation projects. • California PE certification preferred Please Send Your Resume to: jobs@dtsjobs.com Back to Top Civil Water Resource Engineer Water Resource Project Engineer Seeking a Leadership professional to oversee and expand water/wastewater consulting business for Southern California Municipalities. Projects include industrial and municipal wastewater treatment, water reuse, and sewer collection system issues. Requirements: • 3-15 years of water or wastewater experience. • Wastewater treatment design a plus. • P.E. not required, but is a plus. • Experience in Energy Audits a plus. Other qualifications and skills for the position include; excellent writing and communication skills, willingness to travel, and supervision of staff level engineers. Please Send Your Resume to: jobs@dtsjobs.com Back to Top Senior Cost Estimator Rail Engineer PE The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications: Must be a registered, professional engineer (PE) with a minimum 10 years experience in cost estimating including capital cost estimating for large transportation infrastructure projects. Must have previous experience with cost estimates for rail projects and large civil, site work and transit projects doing preliminary design and construction phases, knowledge of cost data resources for materials, labor, equipment, and industry cost indices. The ideal candidate should be able to implement a cost estimating system that will collect and summarize input and produce cost reports as required and able to develop a 30% construction cost estimating methodology consistent with FTA. Must be able to develop unit price and composite price data and perform work as a program management experience Please Send Your Resume to: jobs@dtsjobs.com Back to Top Bridge Engineer, PE Structural Bridge Engineer, PE with approx. 5 - 8 years experience on Bridges and Rail Stations. Individual experienced with buildings would be a plus on various types of combination structures - structural steel, false work, rigid-frames, steel fabrications, foundations and retaining walls. Immediate Hire Please Send Your Resume to: jobs@dtsjobs.com Back to Top Senior Rail Project Manager Seeking a Sr. Rail Transit Project Manager who will be responsible for client management, Must have engineering and design-team management experience of light rail, heavy rail and commuter rail projects. Must have knowledge in successfully completing transit corridor projects while having knowledge of a full life cycle project from engineering design through construction and implementation. Please Send Your Resume to: jobs@dtsjobs.com Back to Top Rail Engineer Rail Engineer and Manager to be responsible for business development of large transportation projects in southern California. Candidate will ultimately be responsible for large Rail/Transit/Tunnel and Highway projects, design and construction management. Please Send Your Resume to: jobs@dtsjobs.com Back to Top Senior Transportation Planner Manage and prepare CEQA and NEPA environmental documents supporting technical transportation projects. Projects are highway, rail, and airports. Review all documents for regulatory compliance. Caltrans project experience is required. BS degree in environmental planning or transportation 10+ years of experience Experience managing teams Please Send Your Resume to: jobs@dtsjobs.com Back to Top Traffic Design Manager Orange County Firm seeks Traffic Design Manager Must have: · 7-9 years of traffic design, experienced with general municipal, LADOT and Caltrans projects. · 2-5 years of Project Management experience with good communication capabilities · Must be proficient meeting City of Los Angeles standards Please Send Your Resume to: jobs@dtsjobs.com Back to Top |DTS Home| |About Us| |Our Services| |Disciplines| |Employer Submission| |Job Listings| |In-House Employment| |Contact Us|