Designer III

Designer III

Job Locations


US-CA-Los Angeles

Job ID


2026-3338

Org Data : Descr Linked

Headquarters (Adjacent to Union Station)

Posted Date


3 hours ago(6/24/2026 8:56 AM)

Application Filing Period


June 24, 2026 - July 24, 2026 @ 4:30 p.m. PST

# of Openings


1

Min


USD $42.87/Hr.

Max


USD $56.37/Hr.

Work Schedule


44/36 Fulltime

Group


ENGINEERING SERVICES GROUP

Section


DESIGN SECTION

Unit


SYSTEMS DESIGN UNIT

Team


DESIGN SUPPORT TEAM

Bargaining Unit Name / Code


02 - AFSCME

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.

Job Summary
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.

What You'll do:

* 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.

Schedule: 9/80, Monday through Friday, every other Friday Off.

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.

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: Designer III

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: 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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations:

Licenses: Valid California Class C Driver's License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

CLOSING
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

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular Full Time Employee (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.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email: View email address on click.appcast.io.

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).

Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PST 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.

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).

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