Assistant Engineer OR Associate Engineer

Position Overview

Please note this recruitment is for an Assistant Engineer OR Associate Engineer (One Position). The Assistant Engineer role focuses on assisting with planning, design, permit preparation, data collection, cost estimation, inspection monitoring, contract administration, and document preparation related to water system infrastructure. Meanwhile, the Associate Engineer role emphasizes project analysis, design preparation, contract administration, construction inspection, project management, and team supervision. Applicants must be adaptable, detail‐oriented, and prepared to take on additional duties as business needs change.

Key Responsibilities

• Assistant Engineer: Assist with planning, design, preparation of plans and specifications, permitting, field data collection, cost estimation, construction inspection, and contract administration.
• Associate Engineer: Conduct project and program analyses, prepare designs, manage multiple projects including scheduling and budget oversight, perform construction inspections, and mentor junior staff.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and safety practices.
• Prepare and maintain various technical documents, reports, and correspondence (e.g., Asset Management Plans, Master Plans, environmental assessments).
• Represent the District in meetings and serve as a key interface with customers, vendors, consultants, and governmental agencies.

Required Qualifications

• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles with emphasis on water wells, production facilities, water distribution, water treatment, and related hydraulic projects.
• Proficiency in Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) and modern office software, including the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint).
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a commitment to high-quality customer service.
• Educational requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited college or university. (For Assistant Engineer, no professional experience is required; for Associate Engineer, a minimum of two years of professional civil engineering experience in water system planning, design, or construction is required.)
• Valid California Driver’s License with a good driving record is required.
• For Associate Engineer: Possession and maintenance of a Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the State of California is required.