Engineering Aide (Part-time)

Position Overview

East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) is recruiting for nine intern positions (part-time – approximately 19 hours per week when school is in session, or full time on school breaks) across several engineering disciplines. As an Engineering Aide, you will support professional engineering and technical personnel by preparing reports, coordinating meetings, tracking project budgets, and performing specialized tasks based on your workgroup assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• All Engineering Aides – Use PCs to prepare reports, memos, graphics, and databases (proficiency with Microsoft software is required; familiarity with AutoCAD, Visio, or SketchUp is a plus), present project findings, coordinate meetings (scheduling, agendas, minutes), and assist with tracking project budgets.
• Wastewater Process & Asset Management: Compile and evaluate water quality data, perform wastewater laboratory analyses, gather field data at treatment facilities, and conduct statistical analysis on water quality parameters and plant operations.
• Civil/Structural: Assist in the design of pumping plants and reservoir structures, support site visits and field data collection, review construction submittals with markups, and help with preliminary cost estimation and life cycle evaluation.
• Construction Management: Support field investigations, coordinate activities such as materials testing and survey requests, review cost proposals, develop independent cost estimates, and maintain project tracking documents.
• Design Project Management: Aid in preparing and reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and reports; support capital improvement programs; track budgets, schedules, and scopes; and coordinate project information among EBMUD workgroups.
• Facilities Engineering: Conduct field investigations and measurements, research construction products and materials, develop schematic designs using AutoCAD, and coordinate workspace improvements with District trades and contractors.
• Major Facilities/Water Distribution Planning: Perform hydraulic modeling, review and respond to CEQA documents, and recommend pipeline replacement sizing.
• Pipeline Rebuild: Evaluate distribution system leaks, support project initiation via the District’s Infrastructure Project Tracker, assist with pipeline replacement project design, and update the Pipeline Replacement Risk model.
• Water Supply Improvements: Assist in planning and implementing recycled water projects, support customer site conversions through plan reviews and inspections, compile water usage data, and help with recycled water pipeline and pump station design.
• Electrical/Industrial Control Systems: Assist in the electrical design of pumping plants, reservoirs, and water treatment plants, perform electrical calculations and analyses, prepare engineering drawings and cost benefit analyses, and develop and test control system applications.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of the twelfth grade or its equivalent.
• Current enrollment in an undergraduate engineering or related technical degree program (with at least 60 semester units/90 quarter units), OR current enrollment in a graduate program, OR recent completion (within 12 months) of such a program.
• Candidates seeking consideration under an "equivalent combination of education and experience" must include written evidence of performing typical duties of the position and/or relevant coursework.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent command of spoken and written English for technical reports, meeting notes, and project correspondence.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage project schedules, budgets, and multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven teamwork experience, collaborating effectively with engineers, designers, and trades personnel.
• Proficiency in general computer skills including MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, and Adobe applications.
• Understanding of project management principles, engineering economics, and/or statistics.
• Experience with computer programming, CAD and/or GIS.
• Prior coursework in water quality engineering.

Application Process: Visit www.ebmud.com to submit your online application by November 28, 2025. Please note that only online application submissions during the filing period will be accepted. All offers of employment are conditional pending a Live Scan background screening.