Associate Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineer (Construction Division)

Advance your career as an Associate Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineer with an industry-leading water and wastewater utility. The current openings are in the Construction Division, part of East Bay Municipal Utility District’s (EBMUD’s) Engineering Department. Reporting to a Senior Engineer, Associate Engineer is the registered professional engineer level position on EBMUD’s engineering career ladder.

The Associate Engineers in this section are responsible for administering and managing construction contracts related to water transmission, treatment, storage, and/or distribution projects. These individuals will serve as construction managers for complex projects involving multiple disciplines, including civil, mechanical, pipeline, HVAC, structural, architectural, geotechnical, electrical, and/or instrumentation and control elements. Specific responsibilities may include:

- Managing small to large construction projects to meet goals and to deliver quality results within budget and on schedule.

- Coordinating and reviewing the work of other engineers, support staff, and consultants on projects.

- Developing and reviewing specifications, bidding documents, cost estimates, project status reports, and other related documents and correspondence.

- Interacting with EBMUD public affairs staff and representing EBMUD in public meetings during the construction phase.

- Supporting the preparation and publication of contract documents.

- Attending pre-bid conferences to explain project objectives, drawings, and specifications to contractors and subcontractors.

- Initiating and preparing progress payments, change orders, and other key contract documents.

- Coordinating the work of the division with other engineering and work groups within EBMUD and with other agencies and organizations outside EBMUD.

- Using computer programs and other applications for construction contract administration.

- Keeping current with new developments and legislation related to civil engineering, construction methods, water and wastewater systems, contract administration, construction cost estimating, and other relevant areas.

- Reviewing contractor baseline schedules and updates.

The ideal candidates will have a thorough knowledge of current construction practices and methods; excellent project management skills; strong oral and written communication skills; a proven record of preparing, negotiating, administering consultant and other contracts and agreements; experience working with others on major construction projects including contractors, technicians, field staff, outside agency staff, the general public, and others.

The salary range for Associate Civil or Mechanical Engineer is $12,842 per month increasing to $13,484, $14,158, $14,866, and $15,609 after 6, 18, 30, and 42 months, respectively.

The salary range for Associate Electrical Engineer is $13,161 per month increasing to $13,819, $14,510, $15,236, and $15,998 after 6, 18, 30, and 42 months, respectively.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

- Bachelor’s degree in an ABET-accredited civil, electrical, or mechanical (or closely related) engineering curriculum OR a California EIT Certificate.

- Four years of professional civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering experience (subsequent to obtaining the degree); AND

- California registration as a Professional Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineer.

- A valid California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

Must possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the position including both office and field duties, exposure to chemicals and oxidizing agents, and maintaining a physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, climbing steep stairs and ladders, or walking for prolonged periods of time. Must be willing to work overtime when needed.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the “equivalent combination of education and experience” provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.

- Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com by 4:30 p.m., Friday, March 27, 2026. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.

- Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part in order to advance to the next step in the selection process.

- All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, with those candidates receiving a passing score to be invited to a panel interview tentatively scheduled for April 2026.

- Successful candidates will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill the current regular vacancy, as well as others occurring over the next 12 to 24 months.

- The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months.

- All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment.

As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application. Please provide thorough, accurate descriptions of assignments you have personally performed. Should you respond with comments such as “see application” or “see resume” instead of addressing the questions directly, your application may not be considered.