Assistant Water Utility Engineer OR Associate Water Utility Engineer

Assistant Water Utility Engineer OR Associate Water Utility Engineer

Salary – See Position Description

Location – Azusa, CA

Job Type – Full-Time

Job Number – 25-51

Department – Light & Water

Division – Water

Opening Date – 12/08/2025

Closing Date – 1/8/2026 5:30 PM Pacific

Max Number of Applicants – 200

Definition

Please note that there is one vacancy and we are looking for the best, most qualified candidate to work in the capacity of ASSISTANT WATER UTILITY ENGINEER, ASSOCIATE WATER UTILITY ENGINEER, WATER SYSTEM ENGINEER, OR SENIOR WATER SYSTEM ENGINEER, depending on qualifications. Please review qualifications and submit your application for the level in which you qualify. 

SALARY & BENEFIT INFORMATION

ASSISTANT WATER UTILITY ENGINEER

$33.52 – $40.74 Hourly

$5,809.69 – $7,061.71 Monthly

$69,716.28 – $84,740.52 Annually

ASSOCIATE WATER UTILITY ENGINEER

$46.92 – $57.04 Hourly

$8,133.56 – $9,886.39 Monthly

$97,602.72 – $118,636.68 Annually

Monthly Flexible Benefits Plan Contribution for Medical Benefits, Bilingual Incentive Pay, City Paid Deferred Compensation, a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program, & so much more!

DEADLINE TO APPLY

Online applications will be accepted beginning  Monday, December 08, 2025 through Thursday, January 08, 2026  OR until 200 applications are received, whichever comes first. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close without notice on the day the department’s needs have been met. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

POSITION DEFINITION-ASSISTANT WATER UTILITY ENGINEER

Under general supervision, performs a variety of field and office sub-professional civil engineering work in the research, design and construction of water capital infrastructure, improvements, maintenance, and construction projects; prepares a diverse range of engineering plans, technical specifications, calculations, studies, reports and special conditions for new developments; conducts site visits to monitor construction project progress; performs related duties as required.

POSITION DEFINITION-ASSOCIATE WATER UTILITY ENGINEER

Under direct supervision of the Senior Water System Engineer, and by extension the Water System Engineer, the Associate Water Utility Engineer performs a variety of field and office professional civil engineering work in the research, planning, design and construction of water capital infrastructure, improvements, maintenance and construction projects; develops project budgets, engineer’s estimates, construction schedules, technical specifications, and special conditions for new developments; prepares engineering reports, plans, and technical studies; performs related duties as required.

Essential Functions

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS-ASSISTANT WATER UTILITY ENGINEER

The Assistant Water Utility Engineer classification perform sub-professional routine and complex engineering assignments and are responsible for independent engineering analysis and recommendations. Incumbents assist in carrying out assigned water system capital improvement designs, construction, and maintenance projects, designs for new and upgraded water services for new developments and customers, and performs related moderately difficult sub-professional engineering work.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS-ASSOCIATE WATER UTILITY ENGINEER

The Associate Water Utility Engineer is a professional level classification assigned to the department of Water Operations. Incumbents of this class perform journey level routine and complex professional civil engineering assignments and are responsible for independent engineering analysis and recommendations. Incumbents are responsible for carrying out assigned water system capital improvement designs, construction, and maintenance projects, and designs for new and upgraded water services for new developments and customers. Incumbents may supervise the work of assigned professionals, consultants, and technical staff, including lower level staff performing inspections of water facilities.

SUPERVISION EXCERCISED-ASSISTANT WATER UTILITY ENGINEER

Receives supervision from the Senior Water System Engineer, Water System Engineer, and Associate Water Utility Engineer. Exercises no supervision.

SUPERVISION EXCERCISED-ASSOCIATE WATER UTILITY ENGINEER

Receives supervision from the Senior Water System Engineer and Water System Engineer. Exercises no supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS-ASSISTANT WATER UTILITY ENGINEER

• Designs and prepares plans, specifications, and cost estimates for water projects, including new developments, and capital improvement projects; reviews and updates engineering standard drawings, specifications, design criteria and technical reports; prepares project related documents; researches project design requirements and obtains necessary permits; performs complex calculations and makes estimates of time and material costs. 
• Performs inspections of construction projects to verify conformance with plans and specifications. 
• Investigates field conditions affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations and makes recommendations; assists in technical studies and prepares reports and recommendation related to water utility civil engineering projects, such as new developments, capital improvements, and other specialized studies.
• Participates in the plan check, review, and processing of plans for proposed residential, commercial, and industrial developments by checking site plans and tentative and final subdivision maps for compliance with appropriate regulations and ensures that they meet all City-imposed requirements; prepares conditions of approval and will serve letters.
• Assists developers, contractors, consultants, customers, and other City departments and staff at the public counter and communicates and corresponds in writing by email and telephone; responds to records requests; calculates fees and issues water work orders.
• Reviews legal descriptions and maps for annexations and easements; prepares and maintains a variety of maps related to the water system; revises design plans to reflect as-built status.
• Assists in directing the work of engineering interns who are in training; leads the work of same as required. 
• Performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS-ASSOCIATE WATER UTILITY ENGINEER

• Prepares preliminary and final designs, reports, plans, cost estimates, schedules and specifications for water projects, including new developments, capital improvement projects, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and computer control systems.
• Reviews and updates engineering standard drawings, specifications, design criteria and technical reports; prepares project related documents. 
• Performs contract administration of projects including the technical review and approval of project plans, designs, and construction; assists in evaluating project proposals and recommending award of contracts. 
• Performs inspections of construction projects; makes field inspections of existing structures to determine adequacy and estimate stabilizing requirements; meets with contractors to resolve items of non-com­pliance. 
• Utility Board staff reports; and provides recommendations related to civil engineering projects, such as capital improvement projects, and other specialized studies.
• Reviews and approves proposed residential, commercial, and industrial developments by checking site plans and tentative and final subdivision maps for compliance with appropriate regulations; prepares conditions of approval.
• Performs project engineer tasks on various capital improvement, maintenance, and development projects and/or planning studies.
• Serves as point of contact among project stakeholders including City staff, consultants, contractors, and external agencies.
• Establishes project scope of work including schedules and cost estimates; coordinates and conducts project meetings and presentations; responds to requests for information. 
• Reviews proposed change orders; requests necessary permits; ensures compliance with regulatory requirements; discusses status of projects and solutions with supervisors. 
• Provides technical support in answering design questions for walk-in customers, phone calls, emails, and other City departments and staff.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualification Guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS-ASSISTANT WATER UTILITY ENGINEER

Education and/or Experience 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree with major work in civil engineering or closely related field. 
• Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in civil engineering or a closely related field.

Licenses or Certification

• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of an Engineer-In Training Certificate issued in the State of California is desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

• Engineering principles and practices as applied to public works, including planning and development, design, and construction; methods and techniques utilized in the preparation of water utility project designs and related plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Related federal and state laws, ordinances, and regulations. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; keep accurate records.
• Analyze data and information and draw logical conclusions.
• Perform sub-professional engineering work. 
• Use and care of engineering and drafting instructions and equipment. 

Ability

• Conduct inspections of water utility project. 
• Perform engineering calculations; prepare engineering plans. 
• Communicate effectively with a variety of personnel and establish/maintain effective working relationships. 
• Explain and apply policies and procedures.
• Interpret and apply rules, regulations, legislation, and policies.
• Understand and follow verbal and written directions. 
• Work independently. 
• Operate a computer and use a variety of computer software, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, ESRI GIS, and AutoCAD

QUALIFICATIONS-ASSOCIATE WATER UTILITY ENGINEER

Education and/or Experience

• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in civil and/or water engineering, consulting, and/or construction.

 Licenses or Certification

• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of an Engineer-In-Training Certificate issued in the State of California is required.
• Possession of a Professional Engineer’s License issued in the State of California is desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and practices as applied to planning and development, design, and construction.
• Methods and techniques utilized in the preparation of project designs and related plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Related federal and state laws, ordinances, and regulations. 
• Working knowledge of the methods and techniques of supervision. 

Ability

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Keep accurate records; analyze data and information and draw logical conclusions.
• Perform professional engineering work; use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment.
• Conduct inspections of projects; perform engineering calculations; conduct traffic surveys; prepare engineering plans.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of personnel and establish/maintain effective working relationships, 
• Explain and apply policies and procedures; interpret and apply rules, regulations, legislation and policies.
• Understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Work independently.
• Perform survey work and use a variety of surveying instruments; operate a computer and use a variety of computer software, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, ESRI GIS, and AutoCAD.

Special Requirements/Physical, Mental, Environmental Conditions

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS -ASSISTANT WATER UTILITY ENGINEER

These are position functions which may be changed, deleted, or reassigned to accommodate an individual with a disability.

Environmental Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting and in the field.
• Field work may include exposure to inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, chemicals, hazardous machinery, and fumes.
• Interaction with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. 
• Required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends from time-to-time. 

Physical Conditions

• Prolonged sitting and regular standing. 
• Strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work. 
• Operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; to sit, stand, 
• Walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, and bend; vision to inspect site conditions and work in progress.
• Grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. 
• Near and far vision in reading written reports and work-related documents. 
• Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. 
• Lift, drag and push files, paper and documents weighing up to 50 pounds.

Some requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS -ASSOCIATE WATER UTILITY ENGINEER

These are position functions which may be changed, deleted, or reassigned to accommodate an individual with a disability.

Environmental Conditions

• Work is performed in a standard office setting and in the field.
• Field work may include exposure to inclement weather conditions, hazardous machinery, and fumes. 
• Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
• Incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends from time-to-time.

Physical Conditions

• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; 
• To stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds of weight.
• To operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
• When assigned to field inspection, must possess mobility to work in changing site conditions.
• Possess the strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work.
• To operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces.
• To reach, twist, turn, kneel, and bend; vision to inspect site conditions and work in progress. 
• The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards, with exposure to hazardous materials in some site locations. 

Some requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Recruitment Process: All applicants are required to submit a complete City application at www.azusaca.gov/jobs. Applications must be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application. Applications that are submitted without a resume, or have unanswered supplemental questions, may be deemed incomplete. 

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer): Online applications will be reviewed for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to perform the essential functions of this job. Only those candidates whose applications indicate that they are most qualified will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. 

Examination Process (Oral Interview): Selected candidates who meet the qualifications will be invited to an oral interview. Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a qualification appraisal panel of subject knowledge experts. Each candidate’s rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidates’ qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligibility list. 

As vacancies occur throughout the City of Azusa within this classification, candidates may be referred to the hiring department. In accordance with theCity of Azusa Civil Service Rule 5.5.1, examinations may consist of one or more selection techniques, including but not limited to: Application Evaluation (Qualifying), Written Exam, Practical/Performance Exam, and/or Panel Oral Interview.

The City of Azusa is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. The City of Azusa does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (including gender and pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, age, or sexual orientation (including homosexuality, bisexuality, transgender or heterosexuality) status in employment or the provision of services. Please be advised that as an employee of the City of Azusa, your job could be modified as part of the City’s obligation to reasonably accommodate a disabled employee. 

The City is dedicated to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at (626) 812-5183 prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO APPLY FOR A CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH THE CITY OF AZUSA!

Employer

City of Azusa

Address

Azusa City Hall – West Wing

E. Foothill Blvd.

Azusa, California, 91702

Phone

626-812-5183

Website

http://www.azusaca.gov