Engineer 2/Associate - Electrical

Engineer 2: $66.226-$80.498 hourly /$137,750.08-$167,435.84 annually

Associate Engineer: $73.584-$89.442 hourly/$153,054.72-$186,039.36 annually

This position will be filled at one level, not both

The Alameda County Water District, in Fremont, California, is seeking a motivated engineer to apply their technical design knowledge, project management and leadership skills through the execution of capital projects.

As an Electrical Engineer in the Project Engineering Division, you will have the opportunity to perform a variety of engineering assignments related to a wide range of water utility infrastructure such as pumping stations, water treatment plants, tanks and reservoirs, electrical utility systems, and process control systems.

An Engineer II or Associate may be assigned to plan, evaluate, direct, schedule, or manage the design and construction of complex capital improvement projects, and/or guide consultants in doing the same.

Work duties are typically broad in scope, and may include: project management for all phases of capital projects at water production, treatment and distribution system facilities including planning, feasibility evaluation, alternatives analyses, economic lifecycle cost analysis, designing, modeling, preparing construction drawings, preparing technical specifications, cost estimating, budgeting, and scheduling; administering and managing various contractor and consultant contracts; coordinating engineering and construction activities with various District departments; and performing other related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate is licensed in the State of California as a professional Electrical Engineer.

Preferred expertise includes an understanding of design and construction of industrial medium and low voltage electrical distribution systems, Programmable Logic Control (PLC) control systems, and Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, preferably with a focus on potable water distribution and treatment facilities and processes; public contracting, and experience working with regulatory agencies and the public.

Engineer IIis the experienced, intermediate-level class in the professional engineering series. Under direction, within a framework of established policies and procedures, incumbents perform a wide range of the more complex engineering assignments. In most cases, incumbents are responsible to manage multiple projects and/or administrative assignments concurrently. Assignments are given in general terms and are subject to periodic review while in progress and upon completion. Incumbents are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the journey or Associate level. There is considerable latitude for independent judgment and action in well-defined areas of work.

Associate Engineer is the licensed, experienced, journey-level class in the professional engineering series and performs the highest difficulty and complexity engineering work. Under direction, within a framework of established policies and procedures, incumbents perform the full range of engineering and administrative tasks. Assignments are given in general to conceptual terms and are subject to periodic to infrequent review while in progress and upon completion. Incumbents are responsible to successfully manage multiple complex projects and/or administrative assignments concurrently and may also be assigned program lead responsibilities. There is considerable latitude for independent judgment and action in well-defined areas of work.

The Ideal Candidate will also:

- Possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

- Possess strong problem solving and decision-making skills.

- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Be a collaborative and supportive team player who can also effectively work independently; and

- Demonstrate initiative and be a self-starter, with strong project management skills and a proactive approach to addressing issues and finding creative solutions.

Examples of Duties

Applicants to review the full range of duties on the job description for the Engineer 2/Associate Engineer job description by clicking here: https://www.acwd.org/485/Job-Descriptions

Typical Qualifications

Possession of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an engineering curriculum which is accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology

Engineer II: Two (2) years of full-time practical engineering experience equivalent to that of an Engineer I within the District. An advanced degree in an accredited engineering curriculum may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Associate Engineer: Two (2) years of full-time practical engineering experience equivalent to that of an Engineer I within the District. An advanced degree in an accredited engineering curriculum may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Additional Requirements:

Both positions: Must possess a valid California Driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

Engineer II: Must possess a California Engineer-In-Training Certificate.

Associate Engineer: Must possess California State Registration as a Professional Engineer.

Selection Procedure

Application materials, which include a supplemental questionnaire, must be submitted online at www.acwd.org/jobs by the final filing date of Friday, September 19, 2025. All applicants will be evaluated against the qualifications and characteristics listed above and included in the job description and will be placed on one or both eligibility lists based upon completion of that evaluation.

Health Insurance: Coverage is provided through the CalPERS Health program. Under the Cafeteria Plan, employees will receive a flex dollar allowance to purchase healthcare coverage, and qualifying voluntary products.

Dental and Vision: Coverage for the employee and eligible dependents is fully paid by the District.

Retirement: California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) benefit depends on whether the employee is a "new" member or "classic" member under state law.

Classic member: Employee who is a member of PERS or reciprocal agency within six months of hire at ACWD. 2.5% @ 55 with 8% employee contribution. $5000 Retired Death Benefit, 3% Annual Cost-of-Living Allowance Increase, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance to Continue After Remarriage, Pre-Retirement Death Benefits to Continue After Remarriage of Survivor, Additional Opportunity to Elect 1959 Survivor Benefits, 1959 Survivor Benefit Level 4, Unused Sick Leave Credit, Public Service Credit for Peace Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA, or AmeriCorps Service, Military Service Credit as Public Service, Final Compensation 1 Year, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance, Prior Service. The District picks up 2.5% of the CalPERS retirement contribution.

New member: Employees hired after 12/31/12 who were not members of PERS or a reciprocal agency within the last six months of hire at ACWD. 2% @ 62 with 7% employee contribution. Effective 7/1/23 PEPRA employee contributions will increase to 7.75%. $5000 Retired Death Benefit, 1959 Survivor Benefit Level 4, 3% Annual Cost-of-Living Allowance Increase, Additional Opportunity to Elect 1959 Survivor Benefits, Final Compensation 3 Years, Military Service Credit as Public Service, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance to Continue After Remarriage, Pre-Retirement Death Benefits to Continue After Remarriage of Survivor, Pre-Retirement Option 2W Death Benefit, Prior Service, Public Service Credit for Peace Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA, or AmeriCorps Service, Unused Sick Leave Credit.

Social Security/Medicare: The District does not participate in Social Security, but provides a 1.45% matching Medicare contribution.

Retiree Health Benefits: Coverage is provided through the CalPERS Health program. The District's contribution for retiree coverage shall be the PEMHCA minimum contribution as determined by CalPERS on an annual basis. Please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for various eligibility and plan details.

Employees hired on or after January 1, 2019 will receive a defined-contribution benefit into a retiree health savings account.

Life Insurance: The District provides you with Basic Life Insurance and Basic AD&D Insurance of one and one half times your annual salary to a maximum of $250,000. There is no cost to employee for this insurance.

Long Term Disability: The District provides you with Long Term Disability Income Insurance of 66 2/3% of monthly earnings with a maximum monthly benefit of $15,000.

Short Term Disability: Coverage is provided through the District for employees working more than 20 hours per week at 66 2/3% of base weekly earnings for the first 12 weeks up to a weekly benefit maximum of $2,350.

Deferred Compensation: Optional deferred income plans allowing tax sheltering of current income and payment later as supplemental retirement income. The District pays a match of up to $2,250 per year to the employee's 401(a).

Vacation: 10 days first year, increasing to 25 days after 20 years.

Holidays: 11 days per year.

Sick Leave: 12 days per year

Management Leave: 80 hours to 96 hours of Management Leave per calendar year (depending on classification).

Employee Assistance Program: Up to 6 sessions for employees and family members for professional consultation and short-term counseling for personal problems.

Tuition Reimbursement: The District will reimburse 100% of the total tuition and textbook costs incurred in taking courses outside of normal working hours related to District employment up to an annual maximum of $5,250.