Water Utility Engineer

California Water Service

Job Description:

California Water Service Group invites you to build a meaningful career with the third largest publicly traded water utility. Guided by our mission to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services, we are dedicated to improving quality of life for the customers, communities, and employees we serve. Our culture is grounded in core values — integrity, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship — and reflected in our recognition as a Top Workplace, a Great Place to Work, and a J.D. Power leader in customer satisfaction for multiple years.

Join Cal Water and be part of a purpose‑driven organization where your work makes a lasting impact.

The Water Utility Engineer is responsible for planning, designing, and delivering capital projects. These projects include wells, storage tanks, pump stations, pressure tanks, pipelines and treatment plants. Projects may be new installations or modifications to existing facilities. This position is located in San Jose, California.

• Plan and design capital projects based on Cal Water standards and specifications.
• Oversee the progress of construction or consultant work, change orders, invoices, inspection/validation and requests for information (RFI).
• Meet with districts to schedule, obtain basic permits, and coordinate proposed work and projects.
• Prepare permit submittals and communicate with permitting agencies.
• Prepare and review bid specifications.
• Review drawings and work with technicians to prepare drawings for typical infrastructure improvements.
• Develop and monitor the scope, schedule, and budget for assigned projects.
• Utilize company financial software to accurately monitor project costs during and at the end of construction.
• Assist in planning and preparing projects and in the company’s capital budget and Public Utility Commission (PUC) rate case filings including cost estimating and justification for projects, as well as data requests, tours, rebuttal, and settlement support.
• Assess and analyze basic problems to recommend corrective actions.
• Review the legal description of easements and properties for proposed facilities.
• Assist in developing water distribution system long‑term plans.
• Organize and attend meetings with other Cal Water staff members and public agencies to assess problems and determine solutions.
• Conduct research on existing infrastructure using databases, maps, drawings, photos and paper files.
• Perform engineering calculations/civil design analysis to solve problems.
• Conduct project safety planning and develop project safety documentation.
• Perform work on site at assigned location.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science degree (4 years) in Civil, Mechanical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited college or university.
• Master’s Degree or other advanced specialty certification desirable.
• Engineering in Training Certificate (EIT) desirable or Professional Engineering License (PE) in California preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification desirable.
• Minimum of two (2) years prior experience in design and management of water distribution or treatment system projects or related experience within the water, wastewater, or oil and gas fields.
• Prior experience in design and management of water treatment system projects is preferred.
• Good working knowledge of English and ability to effectively communicate with supervisor, co‑workers and the public.
• Ability to read and understand general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers.
• Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and e‑mail applications.
• Ability to perform accurate engineering or water supply, demand and reliability calculations.
• Exercise good judgement to prioritize assignments and work in…