Engineering Technician

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.

This recruitment may result in an Eligibility List*.

We are looking for an Engineering Technician I (Corrosion) to join our Corrosion Engineering Team within the Infrastructure Reliability Unit. In this entry-level role, you will learn and assist with performing infrastructure reliability assessments. Further, you will utilize destructive and non-destructive testing equipment and techniques for testing, evaluating, and analyzing infrastructure, materials performance, and metallurgy; and perform construction materials performance testing.

• Infrastructure Reliability Assessments:
  Perform shop and field assessments on infrastructure such as pressure vessels, chemical tanks, pipelines, pumps, and water treatment equipment.
• Non-Destructive Testing:
  Utilize non-destructive testing equipment and methods to inspect new and existing infrastructure for damage, corrosion, or hidden flaws.
• Destructive Testing:
  Utilize destructive testing equipment and methods to determine materials properties.
• Construction Materials Performance Testing:
  Perform testing of metals, polymers, elastomers, and coatings to verify performance characteristics.

This opening for the Engineering Technician I (Corrosion) is in the Infrastructure Unit of our Infrastructure Reliability Section at our F E Weymouth Filtration Plant in La Verne, CA.

Schedule 4/10
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Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm; every Friday off.

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

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Engineering Technician I

High school diploma or general education development test (GED), and

either two years of accredited college or university in engineering related coursework or two years of

relevant experience.

Testing, laboratory experience, AND/OR infrastructure condition assessment, non-destructive testing, ASTM testing, corrosion science, AND/OR construction inspection.

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, 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

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Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)

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  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).

Closes at 4:30 pm PT 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…