Associate Engineer

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million peopleand to accomplish this, we rely on a team of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible. There is currently 1 opening for the Associate Engineer role located at our Los Angeles Headquarters location. This recruitment may result in an eligibility list*. In this role, you'll serve as an Associate Engineer, utilizing technical expertise to protect critical water infrastructure. You'll develop, design, and implement cathodic protection measures; perform on-site condition assessments of pipelines and treatment facilities; and utilize enterprise GIS to manage data and drive asset management programs. This is an opportunity to apply your knowledge of corrosion control, ensure industry standards are met, and play a key role in safeguarding the region's water systems. What You'll Do* Develop, design, and implement cathodic protection measures.* Collaborate with design engineers, operations personnel, and external agencies to ensure project execution and asset management.* Perform on-site assessments of pipelines, water treatment facilities, and related water infrastructure to support asset management programs.* Utilize an enterprise geographical information system (GIS) to gather, manage, and analyze assessment data. This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job. To view the full job description, click here: Associate Engineer Schedule: 4/10. Start times no earlier than 6 AM and end times no later than 6PM. Hybrid: Metropolitan's current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of relevant experience, of which two years must have been at the Assistant Engineer II level; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years of relevant experience which must have been at the Assistant Engineer II level. Relevant Experience is defined as: a combination of experience designing cathodic protection systems for pipelines, treatment facilities, or other critical infrastructure; and corrosion control testing and pipeline condition assessment. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations: License(s): Valid California Class C Driver's License or equivalent that allows you to drive during your employment is required at time of application. BENEFITS o Competitive compensationo Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.o Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.o Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement Systemo Tuition reimbursemento Training and advancement opportunitieso Public transportation reimbursements o Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees Represented ABOUT MWD The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs. Metropolitan is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees.Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please reach out to the Human Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. In accordance with applicable laws, we provide religious accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, and observances that conflict with work requirements. If you require a religious accommodation during the application, interview, or employment process, please reach out to the EEO Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Application Filing Period: Closes at 11:59 pm PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However, it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended. Eligibility List*: An eligibility list is a list of qualified candidates created when a job posting states that one will be established. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications listed in the original posting and successfully pass all stages of the recruitment processbut are not selected for the initial vacancymay be placed on this list for future openings. The list may be used to invite candidates to participate in a selection interview for a future vacancy in the same classification / title (if there is one). The duration of the list depends on the applicable bargaining unit. Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year. Sponsorship: 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). Salary: . Date posted: 09/02/2026