Engineer I - Water Pipeline Infrastructure

Overview of Role

The Engineer I – Water Pipeline Infrastructure performs entry-level engineering and technical support for water pipeline infrastructure projects under direct supervision. Learns Agency standards, procedures, and systems while assisting with data gathering and organization and project documentation.

Qualifications

Functional Competencies

Job-specific competencies critical to success:

Competency Typical Proficiency Expected for this Job

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Identifies straightforward issues and follows established procedures or seeks guidance to resolve them.

Understands the need for problem-solving but relies on supervision.

Project & Construction Management Understands basic phases of engineering projects and construction delivery.

Supports preparation of project documents such as meeting notes, schedules, and budgets.

Participates in pre-bid and pre-construction meetings and observes site activities under supervision.

Learns agency procedures for contract documents, RFIs, submittals, and field coordination.

Technical Evaluations, Review, and Assessment Assists in gathering and organizing technical data.

Understands evaluation criteria but requires guidance to review technical documents or submittals.

Technical Communication Understands and uses basic technical terminology.

Prepares simple technical notes and participates in meetings with supervision.

Communication is mostly internal and task-specific.

Engineering Software Systems Understands basic CADD, GIS, and/or other engineering software concepts, terminology, and tools.

Can view and interpret maps and layers for simple tasks such as locating water mains, valves, and other infrastructure with

supervision.

Core Competencies

Proficiencies in the Agency-wide competencies expected for this role:

Competency Typical Proficiency Expected for this Job

Strategic Agility Understands how their tasks contribute to immediate team goals.

Is receptive to changes in direction.

Operational Effectiveness Completes tasks accurately and on time.

Plans daily work and adjusts priorities as needed.

Collaboration Cooperates and shares information with team members and external partners.

Listens actively and reliably completes own work.

Customer Focus Understands and responds to basic customer needs as directed.

Decision Making Listens to diverse perspectives and asks for guidance when uncertain.

Begins to recognize when to say “no” or raise concerns.

Emotional Intelligence Recognizes own emotions in simple situations.

Maintains professionalism and listens respectfully.

Responds constructively to feedback.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field is required. 

Experience

• 1-2 years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience is preferred. 

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid California Class C driver’s license and current automobile insurance are required.
• EIT(Engineer-in-Training) certification is preferred.

Working Conditions

Typical working conditions and physical demands required to perform the essential functions of the job include but are not limited to: 

• Work in an office setting, primarily sitting, occasionally standing and walking
• Operate standard office equipment, including computer, keyboard, mouse, monitor
• Read printed materials and digital text and images
• Occasionally lift, carry, push or pull materials up to 60 pounds with the use of proper equipment
• Operate a motor vehicle to visit various Agency sites
• Work outside at infrastructure or construction sites, occasionally in cramped spaces, walking in operational areas, sometimes with uneven terrain and exposure to noise, dust, cold or hot weather
• Follow strict safety procedures and risk mitigation measures
• Occasionally may be required to interact with Agency customers or members of the public

Work Locations

This position can be hybrid—typically with three days a week in the office at 13846 Conference Center Drive, Apple Valley, CA—if the employee qualifies under Mojave Water Agency’s Remote Work Policy . In-office presence is expected on a flexible basis, depending upon departmental needs and in coordination with the Engineering Manager. Remote work isn’t guaranteed and may change over time.