Associate Engineer – PE ; Limited Term
Listed on 2026-07-17
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering, Environmental & Urban Planning, Water Management
Associate Engineer Positions
The Associate Engineer positions (two positions) will provide project management and engineering support for flood protection and environmental stewardship projects in the Watershed Design and Construction Division. The positions are responsible for providing technical expertise and overall project management through planning, design, construction, and project closeout. The selected candidate will be a key member of the project teams, supporting project planning, development of engineering plans, specifications and cost estimates, technical analysis, and project construction phase engineering services.
The Associate Engineer will support the successful execution of projects from planning through completion and closeout.
The position will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and serve as a key liaison among internal and external stakeholders, regulatory agencies, consultants, and partner organizations to facilitate collaboration, resolve project issues, and support the timely delivery of project milestones.
Our Commitment:
We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We believe every member of our team brings unique perspectives that enhance our ability to serve the public effectively. By fostering a workplace with employees from the communities we serve, we broaden our collective understanding of the world around us and strengthen our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protection, and environmental stewardship.
About Valley Water:
Valley Water's mission is to provide Santa Clara County with safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment, and economy. The FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget of $1.284 billion supports approximately 876 employees. With headquarters in San José, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support or lead project team responsible for planning, design, execution, and implementation of assigned projects.
- Direct and work on daily project management activities, ensuring effective coordination, timely delivery, adherence to project objectives, and successful completion of project milestones.
- Review and preparation of planning study reports, engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, and other technical documents.
- Coordinate and facilitate meetings with project teams and cross-functional valley water units and divisions to support project planning, execution, and stakeholder alignment.
- Coordinate and facilitate meetings with external agencies such as cities, permitting agencies or USACE, consultants and contractors as needed to progress project work efficiently.
- Manage project-related agreements including cost-sharing, operations and maintenance, and other project-related agreements.
- Ensure plan document compliance and contractors perform work in accordance with contract requirements, specifications, and project standards.
- Construction support and contract administration by reviewing requests for information (RFIs), submittals, and potential change order items.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
Ideal
Experience:
- Four (4) years of professional engineering experience.
- Experience supporting or managing flood protection, environmental stewardship, water resources, or other civil engineering projects
Ideal
Skills and Abilities:
- Plan, organize, schedule, assign, train, review, and evaluate the work of staff.
- Recommend and implement work plans and effectively manage engineering projects and project teams.
- Apply engineering principles, practices, concepts, and standards to engineering…
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