Assistant Engineer (Construction Division)

East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) invites qualified individuals to apply for an Assistant Engineer position within the Construction Division. The selected candidate will serve primarily in a field/resident engineer capacity, reporting to EBMUD job sites daily and assisting with construction of municipal water transmission, treatment, storage, and/or distribution facilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability are essential to success. Under general supervision, the Assistant Engineer ensures compliance with contract documents and monitors quality of construction; performs inspection and testing activities; serves as primary contact with contractor’s staff; serves as primary contact with EBMUD project support team; and coordinates and witnesses a variety of startup and commissioning tasks. Reporting to a Senior Engineer, the Assistant Engineer is the intermediate level engineer position in the EBMUD engineering career ladder. These individuals perform both office and field engineering as well as construction management duties for complex projects involving multiple disciplines, including civil, mechanical, HVAC, structural, architectural, geotechnical, electrical, and/or instrumentation and control elements. Specific duties may include: • Inspecting contractor work on small to large construction projects to meet goals and to deliver quality results within budget and on schedule. • Assuring compliance with contract documents by the contractor and overall project quality. • Confirming proper safety practices are followed by EBMUD and contractor staff. • Preparing daily inspection reports and project files. • Resolving field problems, responding to contractor Request for Information (RFI’s), and assisting with the preparation of change order packages. • Assisting in reviewing Change Order Request (COR) justification and contractor quotations, preparing independent estimates for CORs. • Reviewing initial construction schedule to ensure viability of construction sequence and conformance with contract document requirements. • Reviewing monthly schedule updates by activity to determine progress. • Identifying and notifying the Senior Engineer of all potential claims, preparing claims analyses and forwarding claim documentation to the Senior Engineer for review. • Monitoring quality and progress of construction and preparing deficiency memos in the event of non-complying work. • Ensuring the maintenance of accurate and complete documentation of project activities and field files. • Preparing and/or assisting in preparation of outgoing correspondence. • Conducting and preparing minutes of weekly progress meetings with contractor. • Coordinating with all EBMUD or outside agency staff as required. • Reviewing and making recommendations on approval and processing submittals on assigned projects. • Acting as the EBMUD primary field contact with other agencies and the public on assigned projects. • Reviewing and making recommendations regarding contractor progress payments (% complete and materials on hand). • Preparing final job reports. The salary range is $11,885 per month, increasing to $12,479, $13,103, $13,758 and $14,446 after 6, 18, 30, and 42 months, respectively. EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws. 1. A bachelor's degree in a civil, electrical or mechanical engineering curriculum accredited by ABET or a California Engineer-in-Training Certificate; and 2. Two years of professional civil, electrical or mechanical engineering experience, at a level comparable to or higher than EBMUD's Junior Engineer classification, after obtaining the education outlined above. An advanced degree in an accredited engineering curriculum may be substituted for one year of the required experience. 3. Possession of a valid California driver license and a satisfactory driving record. Must possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the job; willingness to work outdoors in a variety of conditions and to perform inspections in confined spaces and willingness to work extended hours and off-shifts as required. 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/. While we understand that applicants may use various tools to support the preparation of their materials, responses that appear to be primarily generated by AI tools, without meaningful personalization or demonstration of the applicant’s own qualifications, may result in disqualification from the selection process. 1. Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com by 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 22, 2026. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted. 2. Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part in order to advance to the next step in the selection process. 3. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, with those candidates receiving a passing score to be invited to a panel interview. 4. 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. 5. The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months. 6. 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. 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, accurate descriptions of assignments you have personally performed. Should you respond with comments such as “see application” or “see resume” instead of addressing the questions directly, your application may not be considered.

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