Designer III

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Designer III is a journey-level technical role in the Engineering Services Group, responsible for producing, reviewing, and coordinating engineering design drawings. The role requires judgment in applying design standards and adapting procedures to project-specific needs. The employee may also serve as a lead or act as a CAD Coordinator on an ad-hoc basis. The position is located at Headquarters in Los Angeles and currently follows a hybrid schedule, typically with two days per week in person and the remaining days remote; this schedule may change based on organizational needs and future telework policy direction. The work schedule is 9/80, Monday through Friday, with every other Friday off.

The minimum qualifications are a high school diploma or certificate of high school equivalency and four years of increasingly responsible, relevant experience, or three years of relevant experience plus twelve quarter units or eight semester units from an accredited college, university, or vocational school. Relevant experience includes preparing and coordinating structural details and design drawings, pipeline appurtenance design details and drawings, and fabrication fitting details using Bentley MicroStation Connect, AECOsim, or Open Buildings Designer; knowledge of structural symbols, legends, and structural/pipeline design; and experience using computer-aided 3D modeling CAD methods and practices. A valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent is required at the time of application and must be maintained during employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or a Certificate of High School equivalency and four years of increasingly responsible, relevant experience; or three years of relevant experience and twelve quarter units or eight semester units from an accredited college, university, or vocational school.
• Relevant experience preparing and coordinating structural details and design drawings, pipeline appurtenance design details and drawings, and fabrication fitting details.
• Experience using Bentley MicroStation Connect, AECOsim, or Open Buildings Designer.
• Knowledge of structural symbols, legends, and structural/pipeline design.
• Experience using computer-aided 3D modeling CAD methods and practices.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent at the time of application, maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Review designs for compliance with codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain drawing packages through study, preliminary, final, and as-built project phases.
• Coordinate drawing production with internal staff and external consultants to ensure alignment with drafting manuals, CAD standards, and engineering intent.
• Lead conceptual, preliminary, and final drawing development.
• Conduct site visits to verify field conditions and support conceptual design.
• Estimate project hours, compile schedule and cost data, and support resource planning.
• Support quality assurance and quality control, maintain drafting standards, and conduct technical research and data collection.
• May serve as a lead or act as a CAD Coordinator on an ad-hoc basis.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, life, and vision plans
• Deferred compensation through 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
• Excellent working environment
• Public transportation reimbursements and van pools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED