Assistant Engineer II

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 (1) opening for an Assistant Engineer II position located at Headquarters, Los Angeles, California.

This recruitment may result in an eligibility list*.

Job Summary

In this role, you will provide critical technical support while undergoing extensive on-the-job training to master the complexities of water operations, planning, and resource management at The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Drawing on your bachelor’s degree and professional background, you will assist in analyzing data, developing demand forecasts, and developing recommendations for system optimization.

Beyond technical analysis, you will play a key role in data management and water distribution system modeling and analysis, development and implementation of water resources programs, gaining hands-on experience on how Metropolitan strategizes and operates based on hydrologic conditions. You will assist with operational coordination, participate in cross-functional meetings, and support the management of operational changes. This position is designed for a detail-oriented professional ready to apply Metropolitan’s operating principles to real-world challenges, offering the mentorship and project exposure necessary to ensure the reliability and sustainability of Southern California’s water resources.

What You’ll Do 

• Assist in preparing short-term and long-term water demand forecasts for operational planning, water sales forecasting, supply-demand modeling, and water delivery scheduling.
• Assist in maintaining data systems and databases that support water operations and planning.
• Participate in internal and external coordination meetings focused on demand, supply, programs, database management, and operational strategies.
• Assist with implementing and managing water supply and operations programs.
• Support a range of studies, reports, and data requests using MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access) and other analytical tools to perform data analysis and develop reports, graphics, and presentations.
• Develop an understanding of system operations and apply Metropolitan’s operating principles to support informed operational decision-making.
• Work collaboratively across teams and contribute to ongoing projects and initiatives across Metropolitan.

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: Assistant Engineer II

Schedule: 44/36 Start times are no earlier than 6 am and end times are no later than 6 pm.

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 two years of relevant experience, of which two years must have been at the Assistant Engineer I level.

Relevant/Related Experience is defined as: a combination of experience in assisting with any of the following: within the water field, water resources, system operations, groundwater basin management; experience with short and long-term planning related to water demand forecasting and facility shutdown coordination; data management and analysis; experience with hydraulic or distribution system modeling.

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 (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

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
• 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.

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).