Associate Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineer (Design Project Management)

The Position

NOTE: A salary increase is anticipated effective Monday, April 20, 2026, pending approval by the EBMUD Board of Directors.

East Bay Municipal Utility District’s (EBMUD’s) Design Division is seeking two Associate Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineers to lead the delivery of complex water infrastructure projects within the Engineering and Construction Department.

This is a project management-focused role responsible for taking major capital projects from planning through design and into construction support. The selected candidate will manage scope, budget, and schedule while coordinating across disciplines, stakeholders, and consultants. Projects include reservoirs, pumping plants, regulators, rate control stations, and water treatment facilities. This role requires strong ownership and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

The most competitive candidates will:

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver water infrastructure projects from concept through design and into construction support
• Manage large, complex capital projects involving multiple stakeholders, regulatory requirements, and operational constraints
• Develop and manage project scope, schedule, and budget; identify and proactively manage risks and drive solutions
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and, where applicable, provide program-level coordination across related efforts
• Provide technical direction and oversight to project engineers and design teams
• Manage consultants, including scope development, performance, and deliverables
• Lead project meetings and coordinate across internal workgroups and external stakeholders
• Ensure quality and compliance of engineering designs, specifications, estimates, and reports
• Lead evaluation of design alternatives and trade-offs to improve cost efficiency, constructability, and long-term operational performance throughout project development
• Make engineering and project delivery decisions in situations with incomplete information, balancing risk, cost, and schedule
• Prepare clear and concise technical documentation, reports, and correspondence
• Coordinate with construction, operations, and maintenance staff to ensure designs reflect constructability and long-term operational needs
  
  

This position manages multiple projects concurrently and requires strong prioritization, ownership, and follow-through skills and abilities.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Strongest Candidates Will Demonstrate

• Proven experience managing complex infrastructure projects with competing priorities
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and move projects forward without constant direction
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills in ambiguous or evolving conditions
• Experience developing plans and specifications for infrastructure projects
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to identify risks early and proactively resolve issues
  
  

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days per week of telecommuting, subject to supervisor approval.

The salary range for Associate Civil or Mechanical Engineer is $12,842 per month increasing to $13,484, $14,158, $14,866, and $15,609 after 6, 18, 30, and 42 months, respectively.

The salary range for Associate Electrical Engineer is $13,161 per month increasing to $13,819, $14,510, $15,236, and $15,998 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.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in an ABET-accredited civil, electrical, mechanical or environmental engineering curriculum OR a California EIT certificate;
• Four years of professional civil, electrical and/or mechanical engineering experience (subsequent to obtaining the degree), which is equivalent to two years of experience at EBMUD’s Assistant Engineer level; AND
• California registration as a Professional Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineer.
  
  

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/.

The Selection Process

• Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com by 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 24, 2026. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.
• Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part in order to advance to the next step in the selection process.
• All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, with those candidates receiving a passing score to be invited to a panel interview tentatively scheduled for May or June 2026.
• 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.
• The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months.
• 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.
  
  

Supplemental Information

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. Please limit each question response to no more than one page (approximately 500-700 words). Responses should be concise, clearly written, and directly address the question.

PLEASE NOTE: While we understand 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.

Regular/Probationary Positions

Our excellent benefits package includes:

• 12 days paid vacation; 16 holidays; 13 days paid sick leave;
• Family health insurance (choice of Kaiser fully paid or Sutter Health Plus or Anthem Blue Cross 85% paid);
• Fully paid family dental and vision care plans; life insurance; long-term disability insurance;
• EBMUD Retirement Plan (reciprocal with CalPERS);
• $1,000/yr. contributed to flexible spending account or cash;
• $145/mo. public transit subsidy;
• 401(k), 401(a) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; Roth 401(k);
• $3,500/yr. tuition reimbursement;
• And opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.
  
  

Temporary / Limited Term / Temporary Construction Positions

Temporary (T) - Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.

Limited Term (LT) - Full-time, Limited-term (LT) employees are eligible for health benefits but are not members of the EBMUD Employees' Retirement Plan and do not have civil service status.

Temporary Construction (TC) - Full-time, Temporary Construction (TC) employees are eligible for health benefits but are not members of the EBMUD Employees' Retirement Plan and do not have civil service status.

NOTE: EBMUD employees with Civil Service status retain all benefits.

01

Are you registered in the state of California as a Professional Engineer?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

If yes, list your PE License Number and Discipline (subject to verification). If no, please type "NA".

03

Describe your experience managing engineering projects. Include:

• One significant project (include approximate scope, budget, schedule duration, and your level of decision-making authority)
• Your role and specific responsibilities
• Your experience preparing plans and specifications for contract documents
• How you coordinated with internal teams, consultants, and other stakeholders
  
  

04

Describe your experience leading teams and supervising staff. Include:

• The size and composition of the team(s) you led
• Your role and level of authority
• A challenging team or performance issue you encountered and how you addressed it
• How you ensured accountability and project delivery
  
  

05

Describe a situation where you made an engineering or project decision with incomplete information or under uncertainty. Include:

• The context and constraints you were working under
• What information you relied on and how you assessed risk
• The decision you made and the outcome
• What you would do differently, if applicable
• Required Question