Designer III

Designer III

Job :

Location:

Headquarters – Los Angeles

Posted:
June 24, 2026

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

There is currently one opening for the Designer III position 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 the revision of electrical design drawings using CAD software such as 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, with every other Friday off.

Metropolitan’s current practice for this position is a hybrid schedule, typically including two days a week on site and the remaining days remote. The schedule may change based on organizational needs.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent 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 includes preparation and coordination of electrical design drawings (wiring diagrams, control schematics, cable and conduit schedules, panel schedules) and utilization of Bentley Micro Station or similar CAD tools.

• Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application).

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, and vision plans
• Deferred compensation through 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
• Public transportation reimbursements and van pools
• Excellent working environment

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). We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation during the application or selection process may contact 213‑217‑7738 or email

June 24, 2026 – July 24, 2026 @ 4:30 p.m. PST (the filing period may close earlier if sufficient applications are received; it may be extended if needed).

Applicants must have work authorization that does not require current or future visa sponsorship for employment in the United States.