Salary : $136,739.20 - $182,915.20 Annually
Location : Engineering Administration; 2411 Bisso Lane, Concord, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 742 - 743 - MS - 2026
Department: Engineering
Division: Construction
Opening Date: 09/15/2026
Closing Date: 10/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION

The Opportunity

CCWD is seeking two (2) skilled, motivated, and team-oriented Assistant/Associate Engineers to join the Construction Division in the Engineering Department. Additionally, positions may also be filled from this eligible list depending on the qualifications of candidates identified for the Engineering department. These appointments can be made at either the Assistant or Associate level, depending on the successful applicant's qualifications and will be located at our Administrative Office, in Concord, CA.
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 effective working relationships with coworkers, contractors, consultants, inspectors, operations and maintenance staff, and members of the public.
• Work with highly effective and collaborative teams, learning from a variety of experienced and skilled professionals.

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

• Manage construction of new applicant services projects and a variety of emerging projects outside of the Capital Improvement Program.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, contractors, and consultants.
• Develop project schedules and identify priority tasks and critical path elements.
• Coordinate contract change orders, submittals, and requests for information (RFIs).
• Administer consultant contracts, coordinating efforts between consultants and project stakeholders to ensure timely and effective project delivery.
• Communicate project updates and key issues to CCWD management, internal departments, partner agencies, local jurisdictions, private and public utilities, and the public.
• Promote safe project execution by coordinating Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Energy Control Procedures (ECP), identifying construction hazards, and fostering a strong safety culture throughout construction.
• Assess and manage risks related to project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Act as a technical resource, providing expertise and guidance across various CCWD initiatives.

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, positions may also be filled from this eligible list depending on the qualifications of candidates identified.

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. First round interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of November 2nd, and second round interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of November 16th.
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.

Applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process are instructed to contact Human Resources as early as possible at 925-688-8002.
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:
01

This position requires the equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering or a related field and at least two (2) years of professional engineering experience. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

02

Please provide your California Professional Engineer (PE) license number and/or California Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate number, and indicate the engineering discipline associated with each.
03

Please describe your construction administration experience, specifically indicate the type of projects, budget, and stakeholders involved, as well as your specific responsibilities on each project. As appropriate, also include information about your experience preparing, reviewing, and interpreting construction project documents, plans, specifications, submittals, change orders, schedules, and other construction-related documents.
04

Describe the breadth of your engineering project experience, including any multi-disciplinary work (e.g., civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation). Please be specific about your role and the scope of work you were responsible for.
Required Question