Senior/Associate Engineer

Contra Costa Water District•Concord, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) is seeking a Senior or Associate Engineer for its Planning Department, based at the Administrative Office in Concord, California. The role supports safe, reliable water service through facilities and supply planning, infrastructure studies, hydraulic modeling, and long-term water system improvements. The position offers opportunities to develop technical expertise, project management skills, and leadership abilities while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The engineer will lead or support planning studies, oversee projects and consultants, provide technical expertise, communicate findings, and contribute to CCWD’s Capital Improvement Program plan and budget. The recruitment may fill a position at either the Associate or Senior level, depending on a candidate’s qualifications. At the Senior level, the role also includes supervising team members, managing complex studies, coordinating with outside agencies, and interpreting regulatory requirements to develop compliance programs or processes. The position is based at CCWD’s Administrative Office in Concord, California. First-round virtual interviews are tentatively scheduled for January 7, 2027, and second-round in-person interviews for January 14, 2027. The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on December 4, 2026. Appointment is contingent on completing CCWD’s pre-employment process, including criminal background, employment and education verification, and professional reference checks. Additional requirements may apply depending on classification. All CCWD employees are designated Disaster Service Workers and may be called upon to support CCWD during emergencies.

Requirements

Associate Engineer: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in engineering or a related field.
Associate Engineer: Two years of professional engineering experience comparable to an Assistant Engineer at CCWD.
Senior Engineer: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in engineering, environmental studies, or a related field.
Senior Engineer: Five years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience related to water systems and facilities, including one year of lead or supervisory responsibility.
Possess and maintain a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the State of California throughout employment.
At the Senior level, have at least one year of supervisory responsibility or similar responsibility providing oversight and work direction to coworkers or consultants.

Nice To Haves

Experience contributing to planning studies, ideally related to water infrastructure and/or water supply.
Experience with hydraulic modeling.
A track record of successfully completing projects, with strong organizational and results-driven skills.
Effective interpersonal and leadership abilities, including the capacity to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

Lead planning studies to forecast water demands and long-term supply needs, identify facility improvements, assess impacts on CCWD facilities, and develop alternatives and recommendations.
Evaluate a new water supply project and conduct renewal and replacement studies for distribution system pipelines, untreated water facilities, and reservoirs.
Manage projects and consultants, including overseeing scope, budget, and schedule; procuring consultants; managing contracts; and reviewing deliverables with CCWD staff.
Lead or support technical evaluations and studies, perform hydraulic modeling, and implement asset management practices.
Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, prepare written reports, and present project updates to management and the CCWD Board.
Help prepare CCWD’s Capital Improvement Program plan and budget.
At the Senior level, supervise one or more team members in the Facilities Planning section.
At the Senior level, manage complex planning studies and coordinate with outside agencies, such as municipal customers and regulators.
At the Senior level, interpret regulatory requirements and develop programs or processes for compliance.