Engineer

There is currently one (1) opening for Engineer located at Headquarters (Los Angeles, CA). This recruitment may result in an eligibility list*. This position will use engineering principles in electrical, instrumentation and control, industrial control systems, and communication networks to ensure that all capital projects meet Metropolitan’s SCADA standards and requirements to ensure reliable operations. What You’ll Do - Review design documents such as specifications, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), electrical schematics, wiring, and contractor submittals and ensure compliance with MWD SCADA standards and requirements. - Support construction, commissioning, startup, and acceptance testing activities for SCADA-related projects. - Lead the development, deployment, and testing of Automatic Process Control (APC) on Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). - Lead planning, configuration, integration, deployment, and testing of SCADA hardware and software and provide ongoing system support and troubleshooting. - Generate, review, and analyze control system reports, SCADA reports, and operational data to support system performance and reliability. - Provide troubleshooting and emergency support for SCADA equipment and systems across operational facilities. - Provide oversight and guidance to field staff and work closely with Metropolitan’s Engineering Services Group, Water Systems Operations Group, Information Technology Group, and outside consultants on various capital improvement projects. - This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job. To view the full job description, click here: Engineer Schedule: 44/36, Monday through Friday/Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday. Hybrid: Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and six years of relevant experience, of which two years must have been at the Associate Engineer level; OR Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of relevant experience, of which two years must have been at the Associate Engineer level. Relevant Experience is defined as: Industrial control systems within the water/wastewater or related field; generating and executing construction design packages (plans and specifications) which includes SCADA system requirements; design, development, programming, commissioning, or troubleshooting/debugging of SCADA systems. Related Degree is defined as: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering or other related Engineering degree. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations: License(s): - Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment. - License in good standing as a California Professional Engineer (required at time of application). BENEFITS • Competitive compensation • Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans. • Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan. • Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System • Tuition reimbursement • Training and advancement opportunities • Public transportation reimbursements • Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis • On-site fitness center For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Represented Benefits Summary Link Application Filing Period: Closes at 11:59 pm PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However, it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended. Eligibility List*: An eligibility list is a list of qualified candidates created when a job posting states that one will be established. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications listed in the original posting and successfully pass all stages of the recruitment process—but are not selected for the initial vacancy—may be placed on this list for future openings. The list may be used to invite candidates to participate in a selection interview for a future vacancy in the same classification / title (if there is one). The duration of the list depends on the applicable bargaining unit. Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year. Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case). #LI-Hybrid