Civil Engineer

The Civil Engineer is responsible for designing, integrating, & improving biochar manufacturing systems & related processes. The role may collaborate with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs & enhance producibility. This position oversees four supervisors who collectively manage approximately 20 employees in the biochar plant, providing leadership in directing, coordinating, & evaluating operational activities. Core responsibilities include full-scope supervision aligned with organizational policies & applicable laws, interviewing, hiring, & training staff, planning & assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, administering discipline & rewards, & resolving employee concerns & operational challenges. Duties include: Troubleshooting new or existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes; Investigating or resolving operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks; Identifying opportunities or implementing changes to improve manufacturing processes or products or to reduce costs, using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling & production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials & parts; Applying continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness; Providing technical expertise or support related to manufacturing; Incorporating new manufacturing methods or processes to improve existing operations; Reviewing product designs for manufacturability or completeness; Determining root causes of failures or recommending changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods using statistical procedures; Preparing reports summarizing information or trends related to manufacturing performance; Preparing documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures; Designing layout of equipment or workspaces to achieve maximum efficiency; Communicating manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes; Supervising technicians, technologists, analysts, administrative staff, or other engineers; Designing, installing, or troubleshooting manufacturing equipment; Evaluating manufactured products according to specifications & quality standards; Documenting, recording, & processing information; Analyzing operational data to evaluate operations, processes, or products; Assessing product or process usefulness; Communicating with supervisors, peers, or subordinates; Identifying objects, actions, & events; Monitoring processes, materials, or surroundings; Drafting, laying out, & specifying technical devices, parts, & equipment; Analyzing costs & benefits of proposed designs or projects; Conferring with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans; Creating graphical representations of industrial production systems; Designing industrial equipment & processing systems; Determining & developing operational methods or processes that use green materials or emphasize sustainability; Determining causes of operational problems or failures; Developing technical methods or processes; Devising research or testing protocols; Estimating operational costs; & technical or resource requirements for development or production projects; Estimating time requirements for development or production projects; Evaluating designs or specifications to ensure quality; Implementing design or process improvements; Installing production equipment or systems; Investigating environmental impact of projects; Preparing operational reports & procedural documents; Providing technical guidance to other personnel; Purchasing materials, equipment, or other resources; Recommending technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance; Resolving operational performance problems; Supervising production or support personnel; Training personnel on proper operational procedures; Updating technical knowledge; Observing gauges, controls, & systems to ensure proper functioning; Designing or adapting equipment & technology for functional use; Performing all other duties as assigned. Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from accredited university/engineering program in Engineering, preferably Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field; Min. 2-5 yrs relevant professional exp.; Possess valid driver's license & be insurable; Able to pass pre-employment background, drug, & alcohol screening; Able to use mathematical principles to solve work related problems; Understands & interprets written materials related to job duties; Active listening skills; Effective communication skills to convey information clearly, instruct others, & encourage others to consider & adopt new ideas; Complex problem-solving skills; Troubleshooting skills; Analytical with sound judgment & decision-making skills; Time management skills; Able to allocate & manage expenditures responsibly; Desktop computer skills including using databases, graphics tools, internet navigation, presentations, spreadsheets, & word processing software; Able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Professional Engineer (PE) license highly desirable. 8:00am-5:00pm. 40+ hrs per week. Temp-to-Hire position. Wage: $110,000-$135,000 yr. DOE. (#6.0604.105 – Porterville)