Project Engineer - Electrical (SG-228-26E) Compton

Salary: $9,782.00 - $14,308.00 Monthly
Location : Compton Field Office, CA
Job Type: Open to all
Job Number: SG-228-26E
Department: Wastewater - Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering Support
Opening Date: 10/15/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the incumbent will primarily perform electrical and instrumentation engineering support related to the startup, operation and maintenance of the Districts' pumping plants. The duties include troubleshooting electrical and process control systems; working with maintenance technicians and pumping plant operators to improve equipment reliability of various electrical and instrumentation equipment at Wastewater Collection Systems (WCS) facilities; developing and recommending engineering solutions for the plants related to low- and medium- voltage power distribution systems, and PLC/hardwired-based control systems; performing computer-based electrical engineering studies; developing project cost estimates and economic analysis; reviewing of preliminary design reports; reviewing contractor and vendor O&Ms and as-built drawings; developing comprehensive preventive maintenance (PM) programs for instrument and electrical equipment; developing maintenance strategies, models and work instruction documentation for electrical and instrumentation systems; undertaking reliability studies (critically assessments, root cause failure analyses, reliability block modeling, life cycle cost analyses) of electrical and instrumentation systems; providing support for construction inspection and performing functional testing and commissioning for capital improvement projects; responding to emergency calls; and coordinating with other Districts' sections and outside agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must possess all of the following:

• A valid California Class C driver license

-AND-

ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE II:

• Option A: A bachelor's degree in a pertinent engineering discipline -AND- a master's degree in a pertinent engineering discipline;
• Option B: A bachelor's degree in a related science -AND- an Engineer-In-Training Certificate -AND- a master's degree in a pertinent engineering discipline;
• Option C: A bachelor's degree in engineering -AND- two (2) years of professional engineering air quality experience obtained after earning a bachelor's degree in engineering.

ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE III:

• Option A: Two (2) years of experience as an Engineering Associate II
• Option B: Four (4) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university.

ENGINEERING LEVEL:

Applicants must possess a California Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer -AND-

• Option A: A master's degree in engineering -AND- three (3) years of professional engineering experience;
• Option B: A PhD in engineering -AND- two (2) years of professional engineering experience;
• Option C: Six (6) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

The most competitive candidates will have a BSEE degree and a PE license; superior technical writing and communication skills; experience with the preparation of complex electrical engineering studies; experience with conducting condition assessments and reliability studies of electrical systems and associated equipment, and knowledge of the operation and control strategies for Districts' wastewater facilities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position will remain open until filled and may be closed at any time without prior notice. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
SELECTION PROCESS:

• Applications and Supplemental Questions will be reviewed and evaluated for relevant experience.
• Candidates considered to have the best qualifications will be invited to an oral interview.
• The selection process will consist of an oral interview weighted at 100%
  
  • There will be a written assessment included as part of the interview.
• An eligibility list will be established upon completion of the interview based on the interview scores.

Please apply online at within the application period. You may attach your resume but they will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment application. Check your e-mail regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications are sent via e-mail. Please make sure that your registered e-mail address is accurate and current. To ensure proper delivery add to your contact list.

NOTE:

The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related pre-employment physical, as well as a reference check, background, check, DMV report, and a drug test.
To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts convert waste into resources, please visit the following video:
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Shelley Glasman at (562)-908-42288, ext. 1340.

RETIREMENT

• CALPERS: The Districts belong to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), and all monthly status new hires will be enrolled in CalPERS. Most new hires will be enrolled in the defined benefit formula of 2% @ 62 in accordance with the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and are required to contribute to the plan (7.75% for the 24/25 fiscal year). Those who qualify based on current or previous public service may be enrolled in the defined benefit formula in place on December 31, 2012, which was 2% @ 55 and are considered "classic" members. For "classic" members, the Districts pay the "employee share." Please contact the Human Resources Department for more information regarding contribution rates. Although Districts employees are exempt from Social Security, employees are required by federal law to contribute a percentage of their salary for Medicare coverage.

• DEFERRED COMP MATCH: For some bargaining units, the Districts provides a matching contribution to an eligible deferred compensation plan pursuant to Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code. The match with each paycheck will be the lesser of: 3% of the employee's base monthly salary as listed in the Salary Schedule; and the amount the employee is contributing with that paycheck. The annual total combined employee and employer contribution are subject to IRS limits.

COMPENSATION

Employees receive annual salary increases until reaching step 5 of the salary range and are provided with opportunities to promote. Cost of living adjustments are implemented annually in accordance with labor agreements.
HEALTH INSURANCE

• MEDICAL: Districts paid. Employees may choose from several HMO and Indemnity plans. As of January 1, 2026, the Districts contribute $2,417.99 per month for medical insurance. Depending on the choice of health plan, the Districts contribution covers all or a large portion of the premium for family coverage.

• DENTAL: Districts paid. Employees can choose from prepaid and indemnity dental plans. The Districts pay the full premium for employee and dependent coverage. The indemnity dental plan will has an annual in network maximum of $1,750, and an out of network maximum of $1,000.

• VISION: Employee paid.

• LIFE: The Districts pay for a term life policy. Employees can buy additional types and amounts of life insurance coverage at group rates.

LEAVE TIME

• VACATION: Employees receive 88 hours of paid vacation after one full year of service, increasing up to 128 hours per year after five years, 168 hours per year after 15 years and up to 208 hours after 25 years. Prior to one year of full service, employees are given partial vacation time on January 1, based on the time worked in the preceding year.

• SICK LEAVE: Eight hours of full-pay sick leave per month.

• PERSONAL LEAVE: Employees may use up to 24 hours per calendar year from current sick leave for personal reasons. Some bargaining units allow up to 40 hours per calendar year from current sick leave for personal reasons.

• PAID PARENTAL LEAVE: Employees may use up to 80 hours of paid parental leave for each birth, foster placement and/or adoption (regardless of the number of children involved) as determined by the parental leave policy.

HOLIDAYS
13 paid holidays and one-half paid holiday depending on the employee's work schedule.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Employees may be eligible for tuition reimbursement for approved accredited course work.

STUDENT LOAN PAYMENT REIMBURSEMENT
For some bargaining units, the Districts will provide student loan payment reimbursements for principal or interest paid by the employee on a qualified education loan incurred by the employee for the education of the employee. The annual maximum reimbursement is $5,250 and the lifetime reimbursement limit is $21,000.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & OTHER BENEFITS

• A rewarding career contributing to society and the environment.
• Flexible work schedules (e.g. 9/80 schedule) depending on the worksite.
• Clear policies and procedures.
• Health and safety programs.
• Carpool opportunities with monetary incentives depending on the worksite.

More detailed benefits information can be found here:
NOTE: The provisions of this posting do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this posting may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Updated January 2, 2026
01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

By checking YES, you are indicating that you understand that it is imperative that you complete the application in its entirety. By checking YES, you are also indicating that you understand that attaching a resume in lieu of completing the education and/or employment history sections is unacceptable and may be grounds for disqualification.

• Yes
• No

03

List your current and valid professional registrations.
04

Please select how many years of experience you have working in an engineering role related to Electrical & Instrumentation and Control Systems.

• No Experience
• Less than two (2) years of experience
• Greater than two (2) years of experience to less than five (5) years of experience
• Greater than five (5) years of experience

05

Please describe your engineering experience in the design, evaluation, upgrade, and/or replacement of electrical power distribution systems for wastewater collection pumping plants or similar industrial facilities. Include your experience with medium- and low-voltage switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), transformers, variable frequency drives (VFDs), standby generators, automatic transfer switches (ATS), protective relaying, and electrical system studies. Additionally, please describe any related experience with instrumentation, control systems, and SCADA integration. If you have no experience in these areas, please indicate "N/A."
Required Question