Job Details

Assistant Engineer (Wastewater Project and Construction Management)

Salary Info: $134,568 - $163,572 Annually, Plus Excellent Benefits + Retirement

Opens online at www.ebmud.com/jobs on Monday, March 17, 2025

Online applications must be received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 11, 2025

Internal Reference # 25-028

East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) is currently seeking a motivated, experienced, and team-oriented Assistant Engineer to join the Wastewater Department's Project and Construction Management (PCM) Section. PCM section staff support the Wastewater Department's Capital Improvement Program as construction phase project managers for wastewater treatment and collection system rehabilitation and expansion construction projects. This position provides opportunities to gain construction management experience while working on wastewater treatment plant upgrades and traditional wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation projects.

The most competitive candidates will possess knowledge and experience in management of construction projects, with a general understanding of the wastewater treatment process and coordinating construction activities in operating treatment facilities. This individual should have experience working on construction sites, have a basic understanding of the various construction trades, and how to troubleshoot field issues. This individual will be required to work well with EBMUD and consulting engineers, as well as EBMUD operations and maintenance staff. The candidate should also possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrate good interpersonal skills with a teamwork-based approach, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Specific job duties include:

Reviewing and interpreting construction plans and specifications; responding to RFIs; compiling and summarizing submittal comments for return to the contractor; documenting field activities; assisting with startup activities; resolving field issues with design engineers and operation and maintenance staff; preparing cost estimates; and reviewing and preparing schedules. Assistant engineers should be familiar with typical software used for construction management including Excel for spreadsheets and Microsoft Project or Primavera for scheduling.

Flexible/hybrid work from home schedule may be available for some positions in this job classification.

The salary range is $11,214 per month increasing to $11,775, $12,364, $12,982, and $13,631 after 6, 18, 30, and 42 months, respectively.

EBMUD offers an excellent benefits program that includes paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; family health insurance coverage; family dental and vision care plans; retirement plan (reciprocal with CalPERS); 401(k), 401(a) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; transit subsidy; tuition reimbursement; and opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.

Requirements:

1. A bachelor's degree in a civil, electrical or mechanical engineering curriculum accredited by ABET or a California Engineer-in-Training Certificate; and
2. Two years of professional civil, electrical or mechanical engineering experience, at a level comparable to or higher than EBMUD's Junior Engineer classification, after obtaining the education outlined above. An advanced degree in an accredited engineering curriculum may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
3. Possession of a valid California driver license and a satisfactory driving record.

Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com/jobs by 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 11, 2025. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability

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