JOB
About CCWD
Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) provides safe, reliable, high-quality water and related services that support the health and vitality of the communities it serves. Through responsible stewardship of both its infrastructure and its people, CCWD is committed to building and sustaining a skilled workforce prepared to meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s challenges.
Why Work Here
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Meaningful Public Service
Play a direct role in supporting safe, reliable water service that protects public health and strengthens the communities we serve. -
Collaborative, Mission-Driven Culture
Work alongside dedicated professionals who value integrity, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement in service to the public. -
Competitive Total Rewards & Professional Growth
CCWD offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including competitive pay, medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement benefits, paid leave, and opportunities that support ongoing professional growth.
The Opportunity
Contra Costa Water District is seeking up to two (2) or
more Assistant
and/or Associate Engineer(s) to join the Engineering Department, with the potential to fill additional project-funded position(s) depending on the qualifications of candidates identified. As a valued member of the Engineering department, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects and initiatives that support the CCWD's critical infrastructure while continuing to grow professionally and expand technical expertise.
Why You’ll Enjoy This Role
Meaningful Infrastructure Work-
Serve as an integral member contributing to improvements across the treated and untreated water storage systems, water treatment plants, dams, and other critical facilities, including potential support of the Contra Costa Canal replacement.
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Identify and champion creative and innovative approaches to work that support the CCWD's mission and long-term infrastructure needs.
Collaboration and Team Environment-
Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
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Work with highly effective and collaborative teams committed to delivering high-quality results.
Professional Growth
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Pursue future opportunities for professional experience and career growth on large-scale, regionally significant projects.
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Benefit from CCWD's commitment to training and mentoring employees to support ongoing technical, project management, and professional development.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Key Responsibilities
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Prepares engineering plans, specifications, studies, and reports; conducts site visits to monitor construction project progress.
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Managing assigned projects, ensuring critical tasks and priorities are identified and addressed to keep projects on track.
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Assessing and managing risks related to project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure successful project outcomes.
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Acting as a technical resource, providing expertise and guidance across various CCWD initiatives.
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Administering consultant contracts, coordinating efforts between consultants and project stakeholders to ensure timely and effective project delivery.
For a full description of examples of duties, please refer to the job descriptions by visiting the following:
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Assistant Engineer
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Associate Engineer
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
When working in an office environment, must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; ability to stand and walk between work areas is required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.
When working in the field, must possess strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, and crouch in conducting inspections; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various District and meeting sites; and vision to conduct inspections. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees also work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Contra Costa Water District is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based upon race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other actual or perceived status protected under federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on individual qualifications and performance.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Creative and effective problem-solving thrives in a workforce where different experiences and perspectives influence employees’ work. Employees thrive when employers recognize the value of those differences and integrate them into the workplace. Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) is committed to harnessing the power of its workforce to solve industry challenges and meet the needs of the communities it serves – now and in the future. To that end, CCWD is committed to the equitable extension of opportunity to join and meaningfully contribute to the CCWD team. We seek applicants who join us in these commitments in their own operations and activities.
BACKGROUND CHECK
A condition of employment for all CCWD positions includes successfully passing a Department of Justice Live Scan fingerprint check and completion of the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. Additionally, in compliance with federal law, CCWD participates in E-Verify.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All CCWD employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. As such, CCWD employees may be called upon to support the activities of CCWD during an emergency situation.
Applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process should contact Human Resources at 925-688-8002.
