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UTILITIES ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE WATER ENGINEER

City of Riverside

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jul 2026

💰 $139,820/yr($88,100/yr – $139,820/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 26-7151-7156-01

Department: Public Utilities-Water

Division: PU-WATER UTILITY - ENGINEERING

Job classification: Utilities Assistant Water Engineer

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Engineering, Water Agency, Miscellaneous, Utilities

Summary

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of UTILITIES ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE WATER ENGINEER to fill one (1) vacancy in the Water Engineering Planning Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Under direct general supervision, the Utilities Assistant Water Engineer performs supervisory and/or professional water engineering work in the design, investigation, and construction of water utility projects and performs related work, as required.

Under general supervision, the Utilities Associate Water Engineer performs supervisory and/or professional water engineering work in the design, investigation, and construction of water utility projects and performs related work, as required

Pay Ranges (Tier 2/3):

Utilities Assistant Water Engineer: $44.05/hr. - $53.53/hr.

Utilities Associate Water Engineer: $52.17/hr. - $69.91/hr.

Examples of duties

When working as a Utilities Assistant Water Engineer typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Performs studies of technical, environmental, and economic feasibility, engineering field studies, and related studies pertaining to proposed and existing municipal facilities.
Prepares contracts and specifications for engineering and construction services.
Plans and performs their own work and completes special projects requiring engineering and technical ability as assigned.
Provides background information and documentation for management consideration on various projects.
Makes sound decisions on minor problems related to the work being performed based on established guidelines and principles and supervisor guidance.

In addition to above, when working as a Utilities Associate Water Engineer typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Plan and perform water construction engineering work professionally and accurately; participate in and complete water projects, water quality projects, and upgrades to the Water infrastructure requiring general engineering and technical ability.
Perform advanced studies of technical, environmental, and economic feasibility, engineering field studies, and related studies pertaining to proposed and existing municipal facilities; provide insight, expertise, supervision, and direction for water projects and initiatives.
Research, investigate, and discover activities pertaining to new and failed materials, engineering, and construction practices; provide recommendations and expertise regarding faulty materials and potential solutions.
Prepare, draft, and create contracts and specifications for engineering and construction services; effectively apply engineering knowledge to specific projects or problems needing engineering solutions.
Develop and update written directives for the department and for use by other employees to include engineering guidelines, standard material lists, standard specifications, and other technical and administrative policies and procedures as applicable; research activities pertaining to water materials and engineering practices.
Develop, coordinate, and assist in the water infrastructure activities and management of large engineering projects; assist in the identification of special and critical problems which have an important effect on other significant utility projects.
Prepare and review economic, hydraulic and hydrogeologic analyses and project justification reports.
Provide background information and documentation for management consideration on major projects and technical matters involving engineering theories, concepts, and principles.
Make sound decisions independently on major technical problems and methods related to the work being performed; monitor and oversee safety adherence and compliance.
Perform site visits to water facilities and construction sites to gather information, observe construction activity, or collect data.
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