Assistant​/Associate Engineer

About CCWD

Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) provides safe, reliable, high-quality water and related services that support the health and vitality of the communities it serves. Through responsible stewardship of both its infrastructure and its people, CCWD is committed to building and sustaining a skilled workforce prepared to meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s challenges.

• Meaningful Public Service:
  Play a direct role in supporting safe, reliable water service that protects public health and strengthens the communities we serve.
• Collaborative, Mission-Driven Culture:
  Work alongside dedicated professionals who value integrity, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement in service to the public.
• Competitive Total Rewards & Professional Growth: CCWD offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including competitive pay, medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement benefits, paid leave, and opportunities that support ongoing professional growth.

We are seeking up to two or more Assistant and/or Associate Engineer(s) to join the Engineering Department. Candidates may also fill additional project‑funded positions depending on qualifications. The role involves contributing to a variety of projects that support CCWD’s critical infrastructure and offers opportunities for professional growth and technical expertise expansion.

• Serve as an integral member contributing to improvements across treated and untreated water storage systems, water treatment plants, dams, and other critical facilities, including potential support of the Contra Costa Canal replacement.
• Identify and champion creative and innovative approaches to work that support CCWD’s mission and long‑term infrastructure needs.

• Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with highly effective and collaborative teams committed to delivering high‑quality results.

• Pursue future opportunities for professional experience and career growth on large‑scale, regionally significant projects.
• Benefit from CCWD’s commitment to training and mentoring employees to support ongoing technical, project management, and professional development.

• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, studies, and reports; conduct site visits to monitor construction project progress.
• Manage assigned projects, ensuring critical tasks and priorities are identified and addressed to keep projects on track.
• Assess and manage risks related to project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Act as a technical resource, providing expertise and guidance across various CCWD initiatives.
• Administer consultant contracts, coordinating efforts between consultants and project stakeholders to ensure timely and effective project delivery.

Position(s) may be filled at the Assistant or Associate Engineer classification level, depending on the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and experience. Project‑funded positions are time‑limited and contingent upon the continuation of the Canal Replacement Program. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee selection; only the best‑qualified candidates will be invited to the next step in the selection process.

Standard office setting: mobility for using a computer; vision, hearing, and speech for communication; ability to stand, walk, and use a keyboard. Field work: strength, stamina, and mobility for light physical work; ability to walk, stand, kneel, bend, and operate a motor vehicle. Requires lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 25 pounds.

Office: moderate noise, controlled temperature, no direct exposure to hazardous substances. Field: exposure to loud noise, temperature extremes, weather, road hazards, vibration, confined space, chemicals, mechanical or electrical hazards, dust, and air contaminants.

Contra Costa Water District is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and…