Job Details

Assistant/Associate Engineer

Position Number: 9831184
Location: Concord, United States
Position Type: Engineering - Civil and Environmental

Assistant/Associate Engineer

Salary: $136,739.20 - $182,915.20 Annually
Location: Engineering Administration; 2411 Bisso Lane, Concord, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Engineering
Job Number: 742 - 743 - MS - 2026
Closing Date: 10/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Opening Date: 09/15/2026

Description
GENERAL JOB FUNCTION

About CCWD

Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) provides safe, reliable, high-quality water and related services that support the health and vitality of the communities it serves. Through responsible stewardship of both its infrastructure and its people, CCWD is committed to building and sustaining a skilled workforce prepared to meet today's needs and tomorrow's challenges.

Why Work Here

Meaningful Public Service
Play a direct role in supporting safe, reliable water service that protects public health and strengthens the communities we serve.
Collaborative, Mission-Driven Culture
Work alongside dedicated professionals who value integrity, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement in service to the public.
Competitive Total Rewards & Professional Growth
CCWD offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including competitive pay, medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement benefits, paid leave, and opportunities that support ongoing professional growth.

The Opportunity

CCWD is seeking two (2) skilled, motivated, and team-oriented Assistant/Associate Engineers to join the Construction Division in the Engineering Department. Additionally, positions may also be filled from this eligible list depending on the qualifications of candidates identified for the Engineering department. These appointments can be made at either the Assistant or Associate level, depending on the successful applicant's qualifications and will be located at our Administrative Office, in Concord, CA.

Why You'll Enjoy This Role

Meaningful Infrastructure Work

Serve as an integral member contributing to improvements across the treated and untreated water storage systems, water treatment plants, dams, and other critical facilities, including potential support of the Contra Costa Canal replacement.
Identify and champion creative and innovative approaches to work that support the CCWD's mission and long-term infrastructure needs.

Collaboration and Team Environment

Build effective working relationships with coworkers, contractors, consultants, inspectors, operations and maintenance staff, and members of the public.
Work with highly effective and collaborative teams, learning from a variety of experienced and skilled professionals.

Professional Growth

Pursue future opportunities for professional experience and career growth on large-scale, regionally significant projects.
Benefit from CCWD's commitment to training and mentoring employees to support ongoing technical, project management, and professional development.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Key Responsibilities

Manage construction of new applicant services projects and a variety of emerging projects outside of the Capital Improvement Program.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, contractors, and consultants.
Develop project schedules and identify priority tasks and critical path elements.
Coordinate contract change orders, submittals, and requests for information (RFIs).
Administer consultant contracts, coordinating efforts between consultants and project stakeholders to ensure timely and effective project delivery.
Communicate project updates and key issues to CCWD management, internal departments, partner agencies, local jurisdictions, private and public utilities, and the public.
Promote safe project execution by coordinating Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Energy Control Procedures (ECP), identifying construction hazards, and fostering a strong safety culture throughout construction.
Assess and manage risks related to project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure successful project outcomes.
Act as a technical resource, providing expertise and guidance across various CCWD initiatives.

For a full description of examples of duties, please refer to the job descriptions by visiting the following:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position(s) may be filled at the Assistant Engineer or Associate Engineer classification level, depending on the candidate's skills, knowledge, and experience. Additionally, positions may also be filled from this eligible list depending on the qualifications of candidates identified.

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the next step in the selection process. All candidate materials will be carefully evaluated and only those considered best qualified will be invited to the next step in the selection process. First round interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of November 2nd, and second round interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of November 16th.

For a full description of required knowledge, skills, and abilities, please refer to the job descriptions by visiting the following links:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
When working in an office environment, must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; ability to stand and walk between work areas is required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.

When working in the field, must possess strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, and crouch in conducting inspections; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various District and meeting sites; and vision to conduct inspections. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees also work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Contra Costa Water District is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based upon race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other actual or perceived status protected under federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on individual qualifications and performance.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Creative and effective problem-solving thrives in a workforce where different experiences and perspectives influence employees' work. Employees thrive when employers recognize the value of those differences and integrate them into the workplace. Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) is committed to harnessing the power of its workforce to solve industry challenges and meet the needs of the communities it serves - now and in the future. To that end, CCWD is committed to the equitable extension of opportunity to join and meaningfully contribute to the CCWD team. We seek applicants who join us in these commitments in their own operations and activities.

BACKGROUND CHECK
Appointment to this classification is contingent upon successfully completing CCWD's pre-employment process. All positions require a criminal background check, verification of employment and education history, and professional reference checks. Depending on the job classification, additional requirements may include a pre-employment medical examination, drug and alcohol testing, and verification of prior drug and alcohol testing history as required by federal regulations.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All CCWD employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. As such, CCWD employees may be called upon to support the activities of CCWD during an emergency situation.

Applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process are instructed to contact Human Resources as early as possible at 925-688-8002.

To apply, visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ccwater/jobs/5470299/assistant-associate-engineer