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UTILITIES ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIAITE WATER ENGINEER

City of Riverside
Riverside, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/20/2025 CLOSED ON 12/20/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the UTILITIES ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIAITE WATER ENGINEER position at City of Riverside?

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of UTILITIES ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE WATER ENGINEER to fill one (1) vacancy in the Water Engineering Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Under direct general supervision, the Utilities Assistant Water Engineer performs supervisory and/or professional water engineering work in the design, investigation, and construction of water utility projects and performs related work, as required.

Pay Ranges (Tier 2/3):

Utilities Assistant Water Engineer: $41.95/hr. - $50.98/hr.

Utilities Associate Water Engineer: $49.69/hr. - $66.58/hr.

When working as a Utilities Assistant Water Engineer typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Performs studies of technical, environmental, and economic feasibility, engineering field studies, and related studies pertaining to proposed and existing municipal facilities.
  • Prepares contracts and specifications for engineering and construction services.
  • Plans and performs their own work and completes special projects requiring engineering and technical ability as assigned.
  • Provides background information and documentation for management consideration on various projects.
  • Makes sound decisions on minor problems related to the work being performed based on established guidelines and principles and supervisor guidance.

In Addition To Above, When Working As a Utilities Associate Water Engineer Typical Duties May Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following:

  • Plan and perform water construction engineering work professionally and accurately; participate in and complete water projects, water quality projects, and upgrades to the Water infrastructure requiring general engineering and technical ability.
  • Perform advanced studies of technical, environmental, and economic feasibility, engineering field studies, and related studies pertaining to proposed and existing municipal facilities; provide insight, expertise, supervision, and direction for water projects and initiatives.
  • Research, investigate, and discover activities pertaining to new and failed materials, engineering, and construction practices; provide recommendations and expertise regarding faulty materials and potential solutions.
  • Prepare, draft, and create contracts and specifications for engineering and construction services; effectively apply engineering knowledge to specific projects or problems needing engineering solutions.
  • Develop and update written directives for the department and for use by other employees to include engineering guidelines, standard material lists, standard specifications, and other technical and administrative policies and procedures as applicable; research activities pertaining to water materials and engineering practices.
  • Develop, coordinate, and assist in the water infrastructure activities and management of large engineering projects; assist in the identification of special and critical problems which have an important effect on other significant utility projects.
  • Prepare and review economic, hydraulic and hydrogeologic analyses and project justification reports.
  • Provide background information and documentation for management consideration on major projects and technical matters involving engineering theories, concepts, and principles.
  • Make sound decisions independently on major technical problems and methods related to the work being performed; monitor and oversee safety adherence and compliance.
  • Perform site visits to water facilities and construction sites to gather information, observe construction activity, or collect data.
  • Attend meetings with other City Departments and outside agencies to coordinate projects with other agencies.
  • Perform related work as required.

Qualifications for Utilities Assistant Water Engineer:

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or in a closely related field.

Experience: One (1) year of experience in professional water utility or related engineering work.

Necessary Special Requirements:

  • Possession of an appropriate, valid class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
  • Possession of an Engineer-In-Training Certificate or Professional Civil Engineer Licensure in California is highly desired.

Highly Desired:

  • Conduct water demand, supply, and conservation analyses
  • Ability state regulations and AWWA standards on drought, conservation, and water loss.
  • Support water treatment calculations
  • Collect and analyze surface and groundwater data.
  • Prepare GIS maps and perform spatial analyses.
  • Ability to review, comment, and or prepare water management plans, water supply assessments, and grants to fund water resource activities.
  • Interpret hydrologic, hydrogeologic, and water quality data using Excel.
  • Ability to prepare technical reports and presentations

Qualifications For Utilities Associate Water Engineer:

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or in a closely related field.

Experience: Two (2) year of experience in professional water utility or related engineering work.

Necessary Special Requirements:

  • Possession of an appropriate, valid class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
  • Possession of an Engineer-In-Training Certificate is required.
  • Professional Civil Engineer Licensure in California is highly desirable.

Highly Desired: In addition to the Assistant Engineer highly desired qualifications:

  • Experience in preparing and managing planning-level projects, and programs related to water supply development, water quality, and demand management such as Urban Water Management Plans and Water Supply and Demand Assessment.
  • Ability to collect, upload, learn and run statistical analyses of water resources data.
  • Assist in developing scopes of work, manage consultants, budgets, schedules, and project deliverables.
  • Prepare technical reports, presentations, and materials for internal and external stakeholders.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

  • Completed Employment Application
  • Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

  • An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
  • An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

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