Salary : $142,620.00 - $173,352.00 Annually
Location : Oakland, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-106
Department: Wastewater Dept
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

The Position

East Bay Municipal Utility District's (EBMUD's) Wastewater Process Engineering and Asset Management group is currently seeking an Assistant Engineer who is a motivated and energetic team player with experience in wastewater process engineering and/or wastewater-related research. In this role, the successful candidate will primarily be responsible for completing tasks involving optimization of treatment processes and evaluation of innovative technologies at EBMUD's Main Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Duties and responsibilities typically include:
• Conducting research to develop new or improved processes for wastewater treatment.
• Conducting field/laboratory tests and measurements.
• Performing calculations using collected and compiled engineering data.
• Troubleshooting process performance issues.
• Recommending process improvements or optimizations.
• Working with vendors or consultants to obtain information necessary to complete evaluations.
• Assisting the Wastewater Department with meeting regulations by helping with the preparation of compliance reports.
• Collaborating with EBMUD personnel (including operators, mechanics, and technicians), other agencies, and contractors.
• Assisting with projects related to process engineering or unit processes.
The most competitive candidates will possess knowledge of:
• Wastewater process engineering principles (civil/chemical/environmental engineering, chemistry, microbiology, physics, hydraulics, etc.).
• Proper experimental design.
• Wastewater treatment plant operations and maintenance.
• Project management principles and practices(project budgeting, scope development, change management, etc.).
• Wastewater process modeling.
• Technical report writing.
• Preparing and delivering technical presentations.
• Wastewater treatment-related regulatory issues.
• Data handling and statistical analysis.
• Automated process monitoring and control systems.
• Engineering economic analyses (net present value comparison, lifecycle cost comparison, payback period analysis, etc.).

The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical, problem solving, and critical reasoning skills; excellent writing and verbal communication skills; and work extremely well with others. The ideal candidate will also be inquisitive, innovative, proactive, enthusiastic, open-minded, and detail oriented.

The salary range is $11,885 per month increasing to $12,479, $13,103, $13,758, and $14,446 after 6, 18, 30, and 42 months, respectively.

Requirements

1. A bachelor's degree in an engineering curriculum accredited by ABET or a California Engineer in Training Certificate.

2. Two years of professional civil, electrical, mechanical, control systems, geotechnical, sanitary or structural engineering experience, at a level comparable to or higher than EBMUD's Junior Engineer classification, after obtaining the education outlined above. An advanced degree in an accredited engineering curriculum may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

3. Possession of a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the "equivalent combination of education and experience" provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.
The Selection Process

1. Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com by 4:30 p.m., Friday, September 11, 2026. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.

2. Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part to advance to the next step in the selection process.

3. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, with those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position to be invited to a panel interview.

4. Successful candidates will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill the current regular vacancy, as well as others occurring over the next 12 to 24 months.

5. The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months.

6. All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment.
Supplemental Information

As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application. Please provide thorough, accurate descriptions of assignments you have personally performed. Should you respond with comments such as "see application" or "see resume" instead of addressing the questions directly, your application may not be considered.
Regular/Probationary Positions:
Our excellent benefits package includes:

• 12 days paid vacation; 16 holidays; 13 days paid sick leave;
• Family health insurance (choice of Kaiser fully paid or Sutter Health Plus or Anthem Blue Cross 85% paid);
• Fully paid family dental and vision care plans; life insurance; long-term disability insurance;
• EBMUD Retirement Plan (reciprocal with CalPERS);
• $1,000/yr. contributed to flexible spending account or cash;
• $145/mo. public transit subsidy;
• 401(k), 401(a) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; Roth 401(k);
• $3,500/yr. tuition reimbursement;
• And opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.

Temporary / Limited Term / Temporary Construction Positions:

Temporary (T) - Full-time, Temporary (T) employees are eligible for health benefits but are not members of the EBMUD Employees' Retirement Plan and do not have civil service status.

Limited Term (LT) - Full-time, Limited-term (LT) employees are eligible for health benefits but are not members of the EBMUD Employees' Retirement Plan and do not have civil service status.

Temporary Construction (TC) - Full-time, Temporary Construction (TC) employees are eligible for health benefits but are not members of the EBMUD Employees' Retirement Plan and do not have civil service status.

NOTE: EBMUD employees with Civil Service status retain all benefits.
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1. Describe your experience conducting process or operations engineering evaluations with at least two of the following processes (experience can include bench-scale, pilot-scale, and/or full-scale applications):a. Solids/liquid separationb. Odor managementc. Gas conditioning or utilizationd. Solids handlinge. Chemical treatment or production f. Biological treatment
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Briefly describe your experience in each of the following areas:a. Teamwork (e.g., team building, leading teams, and working in teams)b. Management of projects involving consensus building among diverse groups (e.g., managers, engineers, operators, maintenance technicians, laboratory technicians, consultants, attorneys, etc.)c. Preparation and delivery of technical presentationsd. Preparation of technical reports.
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Select and describe ONE experience conducting field or laboratory testing/experiments related to municipal wastewater treatment (or similar processes). Briefly explain the analyses you performed; tools, instruments, and analytical methods you used; and your role in planning, executing, and interpreting test(s).
Required Question