Associate Engineer - Environmental Services Department, Water Resources Division

• Municipal Water System,

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The Water Resources Division is comprised of three sections:

• Municipal Water System,
• South Bay Water Recycling, and
• Operations and Maintenance.

The Water Resources Division provides potable water service through the Municipal Water System to the communities of Evergreen, North San José/Alviso, Edenvale, and Coyote. The Water Resources Division also provides recycled water service through the South Bay Water Recycling system to the cities of San José, Santa Clara, and Milpitas. South Bay Water Recycling includes 165 miles of pipeline and facilities, including five pump stations, three reservoirs with a total storage capacity of 9.5 MG, and Retail Agency Operations and Maintenance activities for over 1,100 individual customer connections.

In addition, the Water Resources Division also leads water conservation efforts for the City of San José.

The Environmental Services Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) full‑time Associate Engineer position in the Water Resources Division, South Bay Water Recycling section.

The total salary range for this classification is $ - $ annually. This amount includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non‑pensionable pay. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate's qualifications and experience.

The South Bay Water Recycling (SBWR) section is responsible for system operations and maintenance engineering support, as well as the planning, design, construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, and improvement of the SBWR system’s pipelines and facilities. This includes supporting the conservation program and providing development‑ related support services, ensuring the availability and…