Engineering Technician I

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

13d • 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. We are looking for an Engineering Technician I to join our Operational Technology (OT) Development and Implementation team. In this entry-level role, you will help maintain, support, and secure our critical SCADA system. You will learn the basic hands-on skills, tools, and procedures needed for this specialized field. This position involves performing routine, clear-cut tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education development test (GED), and either two years of accredited college or university in engineering related coursework or two years of relevant experience.
• General Required Knowledge of: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry; design principles; technical research, analysis and report preparation; and current office equipment and technology.
• Corrosion Required Knowledge of: Corrosion science.
• Maintenance Management Required Knowledge of: Maintenance planning practices.
• General Required Skills and Abilities to: Perform calculations; read plans, specifications and drawings; use current office equipment and technology; problem solve; prioritize and multi-task; communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work independently and in a team environment; and operate current office equipment including computers and supporting applications.
• Corrosion Required Skills and Ability to: Learn to test and assess infrastructure and equipment.
• Maintenance Management Required Skills and Ability to: Learn and assist with maintenance planning processes and practices.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Control Systems Required Knowledge of: None
• Control Systems Required Skills and Ability to: None

Responsibilities

• Assist in responding to OT cybersecurity alerts and coordinate with Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC).
• Escalate alerts to subject matter experts, communicate alert statuses to stakeholders, and facilitate resolution of cybersecurity alerts.
• Responsible for following asset management policies and procedures to ensure database contains only authorized assets and addressing any unauthorized assets identified.
• Maintain and track spare hardware inventory of SCADA.
• Learn and assist with configuration, maintenance, and support for SCADA.
• Assist with analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving SCADA system issues.
• Learn and assist with deployment of OT equipment, including installation, patching, configuration, support, and maintenance.

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

What This Job Offers

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