Job Details

Assistant Engineer I/II - Construction Management Services

Position Number: 7039780
Location: San Jose, CA
Position Type: Engineering - Civil and Environmental

Assistant Engineer I/II - Construction Management Services

Valley Water

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 01971-E

Location: CA, CA

Department: Water Utility Capital

Closing: 4/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Assistant Engineer I - Civil: $112,985.60 - $144,539.20 Annually
Assistant Engineer II - Civil: $124,696.00 - $159,619.20 Annually

Overview:

The Assistant Engineer I/II in the Construction Management Services Unit performs essential execution-level civil engineering and construction management support functions for Valley Water capital construction projects. This position performs professional engineering tasks related to managing construction contracts, including reviewing and processing contractor submittals and requests for information (RFIs), interpreting contract documents, evaluating design changes, and supporting change orders and construction claims. The Assistant Engineer I/II provides continuity during the transition from pre-construction into construction by supporting constructability review, contract administration setup, early contractor coordination, and issue resolution as work progresses. The role supports project delivery by providing timely technical analysis and coordination support under the direction of Associate and Senior Engineering staff to manage construction risks related to cost, schedule, and compliance.
Our Commitment:
We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We believe every member of our team brings unique perspectives that enhance our ability to serve the public effectively. By fostering a workplace with employees from the communities we serve, we broaden our collective understanding of the world around us and strengthen our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.

About Valley Water:
Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San Jose, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Perform professional civil engineering duties in support of construction contract management for various capital projects, including technical review of construction activities, evaluation of construction issues, and coordination with construction management, inspection staff, and contractors to support issue resolution.
Review, track, and respond to contractor RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and design clarifications; interpret contract documents and coordinate with design engineers and construction management staff to support timely resolution of construction issues.
Support evaluation and documentation of construction contract changes, including change orders, force account work, and claims; assist with technical analysis and preparation of supporting documentation.
Review plans, specifications, and contractor-submitted work products for conformance with professional codes, standards, and Valley Water requirements as part of quality control and constructability support efforts.
Review and apply statutes, regulations, and contract requirements related to construction activities; support documentation and coordination to ensure compliance during construction and project closeout.

Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:

Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.

Ideal Experience:

Assistant Engineer I: None-One (0-1) year of professional civil and/or internship or public agency engineering experience.

Assistant Engineer II: Two+ (2) years of professional civil engineering experience.

Assistant Engineer I & II: Work or internship experience related to construction projects and managing construction contracts preferred.

Ideal Knowledge:

Principles, practices, concepts, and standards of engineering as applied to the assigned field/specialty of engineering.
Principles of mathematics and their application to engineering work.
Practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective and technical reports.
Office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
Principles and techniques for providing customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Valley Water staff.

Ideal skills and abilities:

Apply engineering principles, practices, concepts, and standards to engineering problems.
Prepare, understand, and interpret construction plans, specifications, drawings, and other engineering documents.
Perform engineering calculations.
Learn, interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, and Valley Water engineering policies and procedures.
Learn to conduct engineering research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical reports.
Use office equipment, including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Organize and prioritize multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
Effectively represent the unit and Valley Water in meetings with contractors, engineers, a variety of outside agencies, and the public.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines, and best engineering practices.

Ideal Training and Education:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field.

OR

Possession of a valid California Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate with two (2) years of associated paraprofessional engineering experience.

Required License or Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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Construction Management Services Unit (Position Code 519)
Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite.

Selection Process

(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.
(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.

NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.
Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.
Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.

Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.

Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.

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