Associate Engineer

Stockton East Water District is seeking applicants for an Associate Engineer I. Monthly salary range is $8,890 - $10,805 per month and includes an excellent benefit package. Under general direction of the District Engineer, this exempt classification performs professional field and office engineering work related to the planning, design, modification, construction, and maintenance of the District’s facilities; researches and analyzes water resources data and activities;

guides technical engineering staff; provides engineering supervision on construction projects; and performs related work as required.

The duties listed below are illustrative only and are not meant to be a complete exhaustive listing of all of the duties and responsibilities of the Associate Engineer I/II classification:

• Assists the District Engineer with the collection, analysis and refinement of field data.
• Provides support to the District Engineer in making presentations regarding engineering issues to the Board of Directors.
• Develops designs, drawings, and specifications for the construction and modification of District structures and facilities.
• Prepares environmental assessment reviews in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or other regulatory permits and compliance documentation as required by state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Researches grant opportunities, prepares grant proposals, administers, tracks, monitors, and reports on grants awarded to the District.
• Reviews, interprets, and reports on local, State, and Federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Monitors ongoing planning efforts by other agencies and changes in the law as they affect the District.
• Directs, reviews and reports on work performed by District consultants.
• Develops, modifies, and as‑built drawings.

• Plan, carry out, and coordinate District engineering projects, particularly as they affect irrigation, water supply development, water conservation, and water treatment.
• Lead field engineering tasks (staking and other surveyor functions) with and without a licensed surveyor.
• Coordinate assigned engineering projects with District activities and services.
• Assist with development of long‑range capital improvement plans.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets.
• Prepare and develop plans, specifications, and District engineering standards.
• Ensure proper completion and inspection of major construction projects.
• Prepare and review a variety of engineering studies and reports.
• Use computer systems and software packages related to engineering analysis and functions, including Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Work in a standard office environment with frequent exposure to the outdoors, and in areas of unstable footing.
• Travel to different construction/job sites and locations.
• Effectively represent the District’s engineering functions with the public, other government agencies, contractors, developers, and professional engineering consultants.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Associate Engineer I must have completed a Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a closely related field, and have two years of professional engineering experience at Level I preferred, as well as possession of a current California Engineer‑In‑Training certification.

Licensure requirements for Associate Engineer I include possession of a valid California Driver’s License and proof of a clean driving record with no multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents for two consecutive years.

This position will remain open until filled.

In order to be considered for the position, please submit a completed application to the District.

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay: $8,890 - $10,805 per month

• 8‑hour shift

Work Location:

In person