Salary : $136,739.20 - $182,915.20 Annually
Location : Engineering Administration; 2411 Bisso Lane, Concord, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 684 - 724 - MS - 2026
Department: Engineering
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 7/5/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION

The Opportunity

Contra Costa Water District is seeking up to two (2) ormore Assistant and/or Associate Engineer(s) to join the Engineering Department, with the potential to fill additional project-funded position(s) depending on the qualifications of candidates identified. As a valued member of the Engineering department, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects and initiatives that support the CCWD's critical infrastructure while continuing to grow professionally and expand technical expertise.
Why You'll Enjoy This Role
Meaningful Infrastructure Work

• Serve as an integral member contributing to improvements across the treated and untreated water storage systems, water treatment plants, dams, and other critical facilities, including potential support of the Contra Costa Canal replacement.
• Identify and champion creative and innovative approaches to work that support the CCWD's mission and long-term infrastructure needs.

Collaboration and Team Environment

• Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with highly effective and collaborative teams committed to delivering high-quality results.

Professional Growth

• Pursue future opportunities for professional experience and career growth on large-scale, regionally significant projects.
• Benefit from CCWD's commitment to training and mentoring employees to support ongoing technical, project management, and professional development.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Key Responsibilities

• Prepares engineering plans, specifications, studies, and reports; conducts site visits to monitor construction project progress.
• Managing assigned projects, ensuring critical tasks and priorities are identified and addressed to keep projects on track.
• Assessing and managing risks related to project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Acting as a technical resource, providing expertise and guidance across various CCWD initiatives.
• Administering consultant contracts, coordinating efforts between consultants and project stakeholders to ensure timely and effective project delivery.

For a full description of examples of duties, please refer to the job descriptions by visiting the following:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position(s) may be filled at the Assistant Engineer or Associate Engineerclassification level, depending on the candidate's skills, knowledge, and experience. Additionally, project-funded positions may also be filled from this eligible list depending on the qualifications of candidates identified. The project-based roles are time-limited, employment in these positions is contingent upon the continuation of the Canal Replacement Program. See theMOU for Local 21 employees for more details.
Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the next step in the selection process. All candidate materials will be carefully evaluated and only those considered best qualified will be invited to the next step in the selection process.
For a full description of required knowledge, skills, and abilities, please refer to the job descriptions by visiting the following links:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
When working in an office environment, must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; ability to stand and walk between work areas is required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.

When working in the field, must possess strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, and crouch in conducting inspections; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various District and meeting sites; and vision to conduct inspections. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees also work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants.

In addition to a competitive salary, the Contra Costa Water District offers an excellent benefits package!
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 21 non-temporary positions benefits include:

Health & Insurance Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary participation in Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for dependent care and healthcare reimbursements
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering counseling and referral services for employees and eligible dependents
• Health Insurance Credit for eligible dependents who have other medical benefit coverage

Retirement & Financial Benefits

• Flexible Benefit of $150 per month, equating to $1,800 annually
• Voluntary participation in the 401(a) and 457(b) deferred compensation plans, with up to a 4% employer match
• 1% employer contribution to a 401(a) deferred compensation plan for employees with 10 or more years of CCWD service (no employee contribution required)
• Participation in Social Security and Medicare
• Defined benefit retirement plan with reciprocity through California Public Employees' Retirement System and CalPERS reciprocal agencies
  • Reciprocal agency service does not count toward the 5-year or 10-year vesting requirement for fully paid retiree medical
  • Employees with classic reciprocity are eligible for a 2.35% at 55 retirement formula
  • New hires not eligible for classic reciprocity are covered under the 2% at 62 PEPRA defined benefit formula
• Employer-paid retiree health insurance for retirees and eligible dependents
  • Local 21 employees currently contribute 2.3% of base pay on a pre-tax basis for this benefit
  • Employees hired on or after January 1, 2016, are subject to a 10-year District service vesting requirement to qualify for fully paid retiree medical upon direct retirement from CCWD
  • The CCWD contracts with California Public Employees' Retirement System for medical benefits

Paid Leave & Work-Life Balance

• 12 paid holidays annually
• 56 hours of paid administrative leave per year in lieu of compensatory time off for FLSA-exempt classifications
  • FLSA non-exempt classifications, such as Management Assistant positions, do not receive administrative leave
• 40 hours of vacation credit upon hire
• Vacation accrual of 10 days during the first year, increasing to 15 days per year beginning in year two, with additional accrual increases thereafter
• 96 hours of sick leave accrued annually
• Part-time benefits are prorated in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Wellness, Development & Additional Perks

• Comprehensive Wellness Program, including a monthly $50 wellness stipend
• Educational Assistance Program providing up to $3,000 per fiscal year, per employee
• Free admission to Los Vaqueros Reservoir, offering recreation areas, fishing, boating, and hiking trails
• And more

For additional information and the full details, eligibility, and provisions regarding the CCWD's applicable benefits package, please visit:
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This recruitment may be used to fill one or more regular (permanent) positions, as well as additional project-funded positions tied to the Canal Replacement Program. Project positions are time-limited and subject to the terms outlined in the MOU for Local 21 employees. Which position type(s) are you interested in being considered for? (Select all that apply)

• Regular (permanent) position only
• Project position only
• Both regular and project positions

02

This position requires possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate or Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the State of California. The required certification or license must be maintained throughout employment. Please provide your certificate or license number and attach proof of your certification or license with your application.
03

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Did not Graduate High School or have GED
• High School or GED
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

04

How many years of professional engineering-related experience do you possess?

• Less than 2 years of professional engineering experience
• 2 - 5 years of professional engineering experience
• 5 - 10 years of professional engineering experience
• 10+ years of professional engineering experience

05

Describe your engineering-related work experience that is most relevant to this position. Include examples of projects, technical tasks, or responsibilities that demonstrate your qualifications for this role.
06

Describe an experience you had on a work project or professional assignment that involved multiple stakeholders. Highlight how competing interests were balanced and your role in interacting with the stakeholders.
Required Question