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Engineer

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern...
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026 CLOSED ON 8/5/2026

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Job Overview:

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible.

There is currently 1 position opening for Engineer located at Headquarters, Los Angeles, CA.


This recruitment may result in an eligibility list*.


Job Summary

In this role on the Colorado River Aqueduct Program Management (PM) Team, you will be responsible for managing multiple capital and/or Operations & Maintenance (O&M) projects with specific emphasis within the electrical discipline; providing project management expertise on engineering projects; and ensuring that engineering service meets Metropolitan’s standards of quality, efficiency, and technical integrity.


What You’ll Do

  • Lead Capital Projects: Lead project teams in the day-to-day management of all Capital infrastructure project activities with specific emphasis within the electrical discipline, from planning and scoping studies to final completion.
  • Project Funding & Authorizations: Obtain the project funding and authorizations through the Board letter/Board process, including making presentations to the Board.
  • Manage Project Delivery: Closely monitor and control project scope, progress, schedules, and budgets to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner across diverse internal teams—including Conveyance & Distribution (C&D), Integrated Operations Support Services (IOPSS), Safety, Security & Protection, Treatment & Water Quality, Information Technology (IT), and Water Resources Management (WRM)—to align project goals and operational needs.
  • Environmental & Compliance Documentation: Identify and coordinate environmental assessments, review environmental reports, and maintain documentation.
  • Utilize Project Management Systems: Leverage Microsoft Project, Office applications, and the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) system to track, update, and report on project metrics

Schedule: 9/80, Monday through Friday, Every other Friday off; or 4/10 four (4) consecutive ten-hour days, Monday through Thursday


Hybrid:
Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.

To view the full job description click here: Engineer

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and six years of relevant experience, of which two years must have been at the Associate Engineer level; or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of relevant experience, of which two years must have been at the Associate Engineer level.

Relevant Experience is defined as:
experience managing capital projects, leading multidiscipline project teams, preparation of technical reports and correspondence, experience in design, construction, or project management with facility upgrades, repairs, and rehabilitations.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

License(s):
Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.
License in good standing as a California Professional Engineer

CLOSING

Benefits:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
  • Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
  • Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Training and advancement opportunities
  • Excellent working environment
  • Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
  • On-site fitness center

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)

ABOUT MWD
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com.

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).

Application Filing Period:
Closes at 4:30 pm PST on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

Qualifying Experience:
Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.

Sponsorship:
Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).

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