Designer III

Designer III

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California delivers reliable water to a region with 19 million people. We are seeking a Designer III located at Headquarters – Los Angeles.

In this role, you will apply specialized technical expertise to develop design solutions, adapt procedures and methodologies to meet project needs, and independently analyze and resolve a variety of design challenges. The successful candidate will exercise sound judgment in interpreting policies, regulations, standards, and guidelines while evaluating multiple options to determine the most effective course of action.

• Develop and prepare electrical engineering drawings and construction documents for medium to large Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects.
• Produce and lead in the revision of electrical design drawings using CAD software, including Bentley Micro Station or equivalent 2D/3D CAD applications.
• Create and maintain electrical design deliverables, including wiring diagrams, control schematics, cable and conduit schedules, panel schedules, and related engineering drawings.
• Participate in field investigations and site assessments to collect data, verify existing conditions, and support project design development.
• Assist with engineering studies and analyses by preparing preliminary and final design drawings and incorporating project requirements into design solutions.

9/80, Monday through Friday, every other Friday Off.

This position follows a hybrid schedule, typically two days in person and the remaining days remote. The schedule may change based on organizational needs. Telework policy will be finalized at a later date.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or a Certificate of High School equivalency and four years of increasingly responsible, relevant experience; or
  three years of relevant experience and twelve quarter units or eight semester units from an accredited college, university, or vocational school.

Relevant

Experience:

• Preparation and coordination of electrical design drawings including wiring diagrams, control schematics, cable and conduit schedules, and panel schedules.
• Experience with Bentley Microstation Connect and/or use of computer-aided design (3D modeling CAD) methods and practices.

Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain:

• Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, and 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
• Public transportation reimbursements and van pools

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 may contact  or email

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).