Associate Engineer (Substructures Team)

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 are currently two (2) openings for Associate Engineer located at Headquarters in downtown Los Angeles. 

 

This recruitment may result in an eligibility list*.  

 

Associate Engineer – Substructures Team 

 

Help protect and shape Southern California's critical water infrastructure! 

 

If you're an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and seeing projects through from planning to construction, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. 

 

As an Associate Engineer on our Substructures Team, you'll review proposed developments and capital improvement projects—including residential and commercial developments, transportation corridors, utility installations, street improvements, and freeway widening projects—to ensure they are compatible with Metropolitan's vital water facilities and rights-of-way. 

 

What You’ll Do  

•  Review and evaluate engineering plans for projects impacting Metropolitan's facilities and rights-of-way.  

• Conduct field inspections to verify construction activities and ensure quality assurance and quality control.  

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to develop technical recommendations containing Metropolitan’s comments, concerns, and requirements in response to the proposed project in order to protect critical water infrastructure.  

• Utilize project management skills on more complex projects to mitigate the relocation and/or protection of Metropolitan’s facilities.  

• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify and resolve engineering challenges.  

• Lead meetings and technical discussions with cities, public agencies, developers, utilities, and contractors.  

• Negotiate solutions and resolve complex technical issues while balancing operational and project needs.  

• Support the successful delivery of infrastructure projects through effective planning, communication, and collaboration. 

 

We're looking for an engineer who is comfortable balancing multiple projects, communicating technical information to a variety of audiences, and making sound engineering decisions in a collaborative environment. 

 

If you're ready to help protect one of the nation's largest regional water systems while working on projects that shape Southern California's future, we'd love to hear from you. 

 

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: 44/36, Monday through Friday/Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday. 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. 

 

Travel: This position will require travel to various District facilities throughout the service area, sometimes requiring overnight stay in the project area. 

 

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: engineering experience reviewing improvement plans; project management; and inspections 

 

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS 

Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certi