Golden State Water Company is one of the largest investor-owned water utilities in the United States. We have been all about water for more than 80 years. Our team of professionals delivers reliable, quality water and great service to customers in 75 communities across California.

POSITION DEFINITION

The Engineering Design Center of Golden State Water Company (GSWC) is responsible for the design of all water supply and water distribution projects. These projects may include pipeline projects, booster pump stations, wells, reservoirs, treatment systems, site grading and specification writing. The Assistant Engineer position is part of a design team that is responsible for multiple design projects and is accountable to the Senior Civil Engineer in responsible charge.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs utility research for capital improvement projects
• Prepares base maps for potable water supply and distribution projects utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D software
• Prepares cost estimates and cost-benefit analyses for water supply, treatment, and distribution projects
• Prepares RFPs for water supply and distribution projects and manages consultants
• Develops and completes studies, preliminary design reports, evaluations, and operations memos for water supply and distribution projects
• Completes preliminary and final designs (under direct supervision of a Professional Engineer) for all capital and new business projects in water supply, treatment and distribution
• Uses hydraulic model for performing hydraulic analyses
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering from an accredited college or university required
• Knowledge and experience in water infrastructure design using computer-aided design software (e.g. AutoCAD) required
• Knowledge and experience in geographic information systems (GIS) preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Experience in an engineering design or related environment a plus; participates in continued learning and working towards obtaining the EIT certificate and eventually a Professional Engineering license

Qualities of a Successful Assistant Engineer:

• Flexible, thoughtful, and passionate about work
• Willingness to learn
• Highly organized
• Goal driven

Technical Knowledge and Competency Requirements

Computer: Basic knowledge and skill in computer-aided design software (AutoCAD/Civil 3D by Autodesk), GIS (ArcGIS by ESRI), hydraulic modeling software (InfoWater by Innovyze) and familiar with web-based learning, Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and other applicable software

Communication: Good communication skills via telephone, e-mails, technical writing, meetings and presentation are essential

Engineering: Knowledge in engineering principles and design

Customer focus: Provide timely and quality products that meet the expectations of internal and external customers

Time Management: Ability to prioritize and plan based on projected workload to meet project schedule

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.

May include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, sitting, typing, walking, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening for extended periods of time.

The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.

Golden State Water Company is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colors, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.