Salary : $157,488.00 - $191,424.00 Annually
Location : Oakland, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-097
Department: Operations & Maint Support Dep
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

The Position

East Bay Municipal Utility District's (EBMUD's) Process Engineering Section, part of the Water Quality Office in the Operations and Maintenance Department, is currently seeking an Associate Civil Engineer who is motivated, energetic, a team player, and technically competent and experienced with drinking water regulations, drinking water treatment, and water quality engineering. Reporting to a Senior Engineer, the Associate Civil Engineer is the registered professional engineer level position on the EBMUD civil engineering career ladder.

Specific responsibilities may include:
• Oversee drinking water regulatory compliance programs,
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and analyze operational strategies for water quality in all portions of EBMUD's water system: watersheds, source water reservoirs, treatment plants, and distribution system,
• Plan and carry out bench-scale and pilot-scale experiments to evaluate water treatment technologies, prepare for water treatment plant capital improvements, optimize operational practices, and adjust to changes in source water quality.
• Develop water quality monitoring plans, coordinate sampling, and analyze data,
• Conduct watershed sanitary surveys,
• Review capital project design proposals and drawings for operational and water quality issues,
• Review proposed regulatory changes and assess their potential impact to District's operations,
• Support the Water Operations Department in the implementation of advanced data analytics and visualization tools and contribute insights to the design and development of work management systems.
• Support and advise the Water Operations Department on a wide range of water quality, regulatory, and water treatment topics.

The most competitive candidates will be proficient in drinking water regulations, water treatment engineering principles, and drinking water quality concerns. They will have knowledge in water chemistry, microbiology, and hydraulics, and have experience planning, conducting, and evaluating complex engineering studies. Furthermore, candidates must possess a high degree of technical literacy, with experience in managing projects, delivering professional oral and written reports, and rapidly adapting to emerging computing platforms. Process Engineering is seeking candidates who exemplify EBMUD values of stewardship, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

The salary range is $13,124 per month increasing to $13,780, $14,469, $15,192 and $15,952 after 6, 18, 30, and 42 months, respectively.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in an ABET-accredited civil (or closely related) engineering curriculum OR a California EIT Certificate.

2. Four years of professional civil engineering experience (subsequent to obtaining the degree).

3. California registration as a Professional Civil Engineer.

Must possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the position including both office and field duties, and maintaining a physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, climbing steep stairs and ladders, or walking for prolonged periods of time. A valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record are required. Must be willing to work overtime when needed.

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, August 28, 2026. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.

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

3. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, with those candidates receiving a passing score to be invited to a panel interview scheduled for early October.

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.

Please provide comprehensive, but concise responses to the three supplemental questions. Your submissions will be evaluated both on the professional experience described and, on the clarity, and organization of your written communication. Do not be concerned about layout, font, or other stylistic choices, as the submission portal does not support complex formatting. Please pay close attention to the word limit requested for each response - they are not the same for each question.
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.
01

Describe your specific experience in conducting engineering studies, analyzing data, and preparing reports in the field of water treatment and water quality (source water quality, water or wastewater treatment, or distribution system water quality). Example projects include water treatment plant process evaluation and/or optimization, bench-scale or pilot-scale water treatment experiments, drinking water supply permits, regulatory compliance reports, watershed sanitary surveys, water quality monitoring studies, evaluation of water quality monitoring technologies, and water treatment plant design alternative analysis. Provide sufficient examples and details to demonstrate your breadth and depth of knowledge in the field of water treatment and water quality. Please limit your response to 500 words or less.
02

Detail a project you've completed that required you to perform the analysis of a complex dataset. Please outline the project objectives, the nature of the primary data, and your analytical methodology-including the specific software utilized. Discuss any challenges encountered, the strategies employed to mitigate them, and the final results of your work. Please limit your response to 250 words or less.
03

Describe a project management experience where you directed a multi-disciplinary project team. Explain the project and your roles and responsibilities. Describe challenges on the project and how you resolved them. Clarify all the important standards for success of the project (i.e. deadlines, budget, objectives), and whether the project was completed successfully according to those standards. Explain any lessons learned in the process. Please limit your response to 250 words or less.
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