Engineering Technician, Assistant Engineer, & Associate Engineer

Are you a driven and detail-oriented individual with a passion for problem-solving and making a positive impact in the community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity waiting just for you! We are on the lookout for either two Engineering Technicians, Assistant engineers, or Associate Engineers to join the JCSD team. This is a unique opportunity to gain invaluable experience in both engineering and operations at a forward-thinking district with a program focused on developing our engineers. This development program is designed to secure water and engineering certifications for participants and build the skills and knowledge needed to position them as industry leaders. If you are ready to embark on a journey that will develop your engineering skills and open doors to exciting opportunities, apply today!

MONTHLY SALARY RANGE

Engineering Technician: $6,176 – $7,507 | Assistant Engineer: $7,920 – $9,627 | Associate Engineer: $9,195 – $11,177

ABOUT THE POSITIONS

The Engineering Technician is a full-working entry-level class where incumbents perform technical support duties; the Assistant Engineer position is the junior level class in the engineering class series; and the Associate Engineer is the journey level class responsible for the overall administration and management of complex Capital Improvement Projects and on-call construction contracts and projects. Staffing for the class may be in multiple divisions/departments, including Engineering & Water Resources, Operations and Maintenance, and Environmental Services. Duties for these positions may include: 

• Provides information to the public; receives and logs in engineering plans and specifications and conducts plan check reviews to ensure compliance with District requirements; performs tenant improvement plan checks.
• Fields inquiries in person or over the telephone from engineers, developers, municipalities, and the general public regarding District requirements relating to the planning, design and installation of water and sewer facilities within the service area.
• Performs research and prepares recommendations; meets and confers with senior and supervisory staff to resolve problems and coordinate activities. Provide water and sewer system designs and update District’s standard drawings utilizing AutoCAD software.
• Interprets applicable laws, regulations, policies, and engineering standards and applies them to project work.
• Monitors and provides design engineering support for capital construction work in progress; attends necessary construction meetings; conducts field investigations and site visits; prepares responses to RFIs and RFDs; participates in site acceptance testing.
• Participates in a variety of studies, investigations and consultant studies pertaining to water and wastewater facilities and processes; recommends modifications to capital improvement design and other departmental policies and procedures.
• When assigned to Operations and Maintenance Division: Provides frontline technical guidance and consulting assistance to plant management and operators to troubleshoot and resolve engineering, operations, and maintenance issues; identifies and finds solutions to problems in facility designs; implements capital construction projects, new equipment in facilities, and changes to plant maintenance and operations.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

• Equivalent to graduation from high school required with college coursework in engineering or drafting courses. Completion of six semester units or equivalent quarter units in engineering or drafting at an accredited college or university; or an equivalent program of instruction acceptable to the District, within one year of appointment.
• One year of engineering or related field/planning experience (including internship experience) is desirable, preferably with a water or wastewater utility; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license, Class C or higher.
• Possession of or ability to obtain certification from District provided CPR/First Aid Training.
• FE / EIT Certification within one year is desirable.

ASSISTANT ENGINEER

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or other related field acceptable to the District.
• Two years of experience in an engineering office or administrative environment providing project and contract management for water and sewer systems; or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license, Class C or higher.
• Possession of or ability to obtain certification from District provided CPR/First Aid Training.
• FE / EIT Certification is required.

ASSOCIATE ENGINEER

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or other related field acceptable to the District.
• Four years of experience in an engineering office or administrative environment providing project and contract management for water and sewer systems; or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license, Class C or higher.
• Possession of or ability to obtain certification from District provided CPR/First Aid Training.
• FE / EIT Certification is required.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of California is desirable.

GENEROUS BENEFITS

JCSD is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with professional development opportunities to support you at every stage of your career journey. As a JCSD employee, you’ll enjoy the following benefits:

• Ample time off (83 vacation hours, 40 administrative hours (depending on the assigned position), 98 sick hours, and 13 paid holidays).
• Generous medical benefits through CalPERS; the District contributes 85% of the CalPERS Kaiser premium.
• Dental Insurance through Delta Dental is fully covered by the District.
• Vision Insurance through VSP or EyeMed is covered for the employee only by the District.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance and a $50,000 life insurance policy provided by the District.
• Retirement plan through CalPERS.
• Classic members: 2.7% @ 55 & PEPRA members: 2% @ 62
• Certification pay is available (up to 5%) for certifications above and beyond job description requirements.
• Longevity pay (2.5%) is available after 10 years of service with the District.
• Additional benefits and much more!