Associate Civil Engineer

$9,000 Hiring Bonus — Join the El Dorado Irrigation District!

The El Dorado Irrigation District is excited to offer up-to a $9,000 Hiring Incentive to the successful candidate hired as an Associate Civil Engineer, paid in three installments:

• $3,000 paid at hire — receive your first installment on day one!
• $3,000 paid at 12 months of District employment
• $3,000 paid at 24 months of District employment

The Hiring Incentive is available to newly hired employees under the District's Temporary Recruitment Incentive Program, effective August 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027. Incentive payments are subject to standard payroll taxes and may be taken as a live check, direct deposit, and/or a contribution to a 457 plan.

This recruitment is open until filled
, and applications will be reviewed as they are received. The first review of candidates will take place on September 18, 2026
, with a second review on October 9, 2026
, or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received — whichever occurs sooner.

This recruitment may also be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

The El Dorado Irrigation District (District/EID) is located on the western slope of the iconic Sierra Nevada, just west of world renowned Lake Tahoe. A scenic drive along Highway 50, heading east from the Sacramento County line toward Lake Tahoe, carries you through the heart of the District's 220-square-mile service area and showcases the extraordinary natural diversity that defines this region.

El Dorado County offers an unmatched quality of life for those who love the outdoors and small-town charm alike. This is the epicenter of California's Gold Rush country, home to the celebrated Apple Hill — a scenic patchwork of orchards, farms, breweries and wineries known for u-pick apples, fresh cider, donuts, and a flourishing wine and craft beer scene. For outdoor enthusiasts, our county offers a wide range of year-round recreational opportunities.

It is dotted with sparkling alpine lakes and reservoirs — from Jenkinson Lake at Sly Park to Silver Lake — offering boating, kayaking, fishing, and swimming against a backdrop of granite peaks and pine forests.

Higher into the Sierra, countless smaller alpine lakes and wilderness areas offer quiet, secluded escapes for hiking, backpacking, and fishing far from the crowds. The American River carves through the foothills below, drawing whitewater rafters and kayakers each spring and summer, while the El Dorado Trail winds through historic rail corridors for hikers and cyclists closer to town. And when winter arrives, Lake Tahoe's renowned resorts are just up the road, offering world-class skiing and snowboarding.

Few places offer such easy access to this much natural variety — mountains, lakes, rivers, and snow — all within a short drive of home. Whether it's the crisp mountain air, a weekend among the orchards and vineyards, or a day spent on one of the region's many alpine lakes, El Dorado County offers a high quality of life — all while being part of an organization dedicated to serving our remarkable community.

For the right candidate, the District offers an exciting place to live, work and play.

We can trace our history back to the first hand-dug ditches that transported water to prospectors in the mid-1800s, but the District was not formally organized until 1925 under the Irrigation District Act. We still hold water rights that date back to the Gold Rush days, and we continue to work on securing and maintaining a reliable water supply. Through negotiations with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and an Act of Congress, the District acquired Jenkinson Lake at Sly Park Recreation Area in late 2003, providing yet another critical local water supply.

The District is governed by a five-member Board of Directors, which oversees District operations. Each member is elected from a different geographic division, and each serves a four-year term. There are no term limits for Board members. The Board typically meets twice a month during regularly scheduled, noticed public meetings and may hold a number of…