Designer III

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

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible. There is currently one opening for the Designer III position located at Headquarters – Los Angeles. This recruitment may result in an eligibility list. In this role, you will apply specialized technical expertise to develop design solutions, adapt procedures and methodologies to meet project needs, and independently analyze and resolve a variety of design challenges. The successful candidate will exercise sound judgment in interpreting policies, regulations, standards, and guidelines, while evaluating multiple options to determine the most effective course of action.

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 is defined as: Experience with the preparation and coordination of Electrical Design drawings consisting of Wiring Diagrams, Control Schematics, Cable and Conduit Schedules, Panel Schedules.
• Utilizing Bentley Microstation Connect and/or experience with the use of computer-aided design (3d modeling CAD) methods and practices.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare electrical engineering drawings and construction documents for medium to large Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects.
• Produce and lead in the revision of electrical design drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) software, including Bentley MicroStation or equivalent 2D/3D CAD applications.
• Create and maintain electrical design deliverables, including wiring diagrams, control schematics, cable and conduit schedules, panel schedules, and related engineering drawings.
• Participate in field investigations and site assessments to collect data, verify existing conditions, and support project design development.
• Assist with engineering studies and analyses by preparing preliminary and final design drawings and incorporating project requirements into design solutions.

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
• Excellent working environment
• Public transportation reimbursements and van pools
• Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis

What This Job Offers

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