The Position

East Bay Municipal Utility District’s (EBMUD’s) Design Division, part of the Engineering and Construction Department, is seeking an Associate Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineer who is motivated, energetic, a team player, a strong project manager, and experienced with working on civil infrastructure projects. Reporting to a Senior Engineer, Associate Engineer is the registered professional engineer level position on the EBMUD engineering career ladder.

The Selected Individual For The Opening In Infrastructure Management Will Primarily Manage Various Engineering Design Projects Such As Reservoirs, Pumping Plants, Regulators, Rate Control Stations, And Water Treatment Projects. The Ideal Candidate Is Prepared To Perform a Mix Of The Following Tasks

• Manage multi-disciplinary design teams to develop water infrastructure improvement projects (water treatment plants, pumping plants, reservoirs, regulators, rate control stations).
• Overall management of multi-million-dollar capital improvement programs for water distribution facilities.
• Develop and track budgets, schedules, and the scopes of work for capital projects.
• Assist and guide project engineers in developing plans and specifications for contract documents.
• Manage consultants retained by EBMUD in the preparation of plans and specifications.
• Lead project status meetings and coordinate with EBMUD workgroups.
• Review and check engineering drawings, specifications, estimates, and reports for completeness, accuracy, and soundness of applied engineering principles and EBMUD standards.
• Prepare a variety of documents and materials, including technical reports, correspondence, and memos.
  
  

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in an ABET-accredited civil, electrical, mechanical or environmental engineering curriculum OR a California EIT certificate;
• Four years of professional civil, electrical and/or mechanical engineering experience (subsequent to obtaining the degree), which is equivalent to two years of experience at EBMUD’s Assistant Engineer level; AND
• California registration as a Professional Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineer.
  
  

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/.

The Selection Process

• Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com by 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2025. 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 late May or June 2025.
• 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.
  
  

Supplemental Information

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 and accurate descriptions of assignments you have personally performed. Your responses should demonstrate your ability to write in a concise and well-organized manner using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Should you respond with comments such as “see application” or “see resume” instead of addressing the questions directly, your application may not be considered.

Regular/Probationary Positions

Our excellent benefits package includes:

• 12 days paid vacation; 16 holidays; 13 days paid sick leave;
• Family health insurance (choice of Kaiser fully paid or Sutter Health Plus or Anthem Blue Cross 85% paid);
• Fully paid family dental and vision care plans; life insurance; long-term disability insurance;
• EBMUD Retirement Plan (reciprocal with CalPERS);
• $1,000/yr. contributed to flexible spending account or cash;
• $145/mo. public transit subsidy;
• 401(k), 401(a) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; Roth 401(k);
• $3,500/yr. tuition reimbursement;
• And opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.
  
  

Temporary / Limited Term / Temporary Construction Positions

Temporary (T) - Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.

Limited Term (LT) - Full-time, Limited-term (LT) employees are eligible for health benefits but are not members of the EBMUD Employees' Retirement Plan and do not have civil service status.

Temporary Construction (TC) - Full-time, Temporary Construction (TC) employees are eligible for health benefits but are not members of the EBMUD Employees' Retirement Plan and do not have civil service status.

NOTE: EBMUD employees with Civil Service status retain all benefits.

01

Are you registered in the state of California as a Professional Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineer?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

If so, list your P.E. license number and discipline.

03

• Describe your experience managing engineering projects, particularly infrastructure improvement projects such as reservoirs, pumping plants, regulators and rate control stations, transmission mains, and water/wastewater treatment facilities. Include your experience preparing plans and specifications for contract documents.
• Highlight one significant project you've managed, including the scope of work, budget, and schedule.
• Share your role and specific responsibilities, including your experience coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
  
  

04

Describe your experience leading teams and supervising staff.

• Highlight your leadership experience and what in your background best prepares you for leadership responsibilities, including project work and mentoring.
• Explain your approach to dealing with team challenges.
• How did you identify and address potential risks or issues early in the process to ensure successful outcomes and results?
  
  

05

Describe your experience making engineering decisions in uncertain situations and/or when the circumstances do not include complete information. In your response, describe the context of the decisions to be made, how you approached the situations, and information about the outcomes.

• Required Question