Assistant Engineer/Associate Engineer

Position

THE POSITION Under the general supervision of the Senior Engineer or Engineering Program Manager, an Assistant Engineer/Associate Engineer performs a variety of professional engineering tasks related to the planning, design, construction, operation and evaluation of the District’s water and wastewater facilities.

This is a flexibly staffed series. Employees typically enter at the Assistant Engineer level. An Assistant Engineer performs most of the duties required of an Associate Engineer, but is not expected to perform at the same skill level. Assistant Engineers exercise less independent judgment and discretion and/or have a narrower scope of responsibility. Upon meeting the performance standards of the higher level as designated by the division and the registration requirements, employees are promoted to the Associate level. Associate Engineer is the fully experienced, journey level class.

This recruitment is being conducted to establish an eligibility list to fill current and upcoming vacancies within the classification during the life of the eligibility list, up to one year. The current opening is a full-time position located in the Engineering and Facilities Department.

THE APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS This recruitment and selection process is open to the public and current district employees. If this is an opportunity you do not want to miss, please submit your application by 11:59pm on October 25, 2026 , to ensure consideration. The process may consist of any of the following components:

• Application Screening

Your application will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications established for the classification. Those candidates determined to meet the minimum qualifications will have their applications reviewed by the hiring supervisor. Candidates who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will be invited to the 1st round (structured) interview.

• 1stRound (Structured) Interview

Tentative Date Range: **November 9-13, 2026** Location: Zoom Video Conference

• 2nd Round (Selection) Interview

Tentative Date: November 20, 2026 Location: **Las Virgenes Municipal Water District Headquarters** The process and dates outlined above are subject to change as needs dictate. Candidates will be notified of their status in the recruitment process via e-mail. Review the District’s Recruitment Guide for more information about this process and how to prepare.

Essential Duties

Performs a variety of engineering studies related to the research, planning, design, construction, and operation of facilities used for water and wastewater collection and treatment; conducts studies and prepares engineering and technical reports, correspondence, and records.

Provides technical operations assistance to plant personnel; identifies operational problems and recommends process changes; conducts pilot studies to optimize plant operations; makes recommendations regarding equipment operation/purchase and maintenance of District structures.

Identifies long term projects to improve plant operations and assure regulatory compliance and provides information and training to operating personnel on various technical topics.

Preparation of CIP budgets for capital improvement projects.

Coordinates the work among contractors, consultants, utility providers, municipal agencies and regulatory agencies; reviews RFI and submittals, checks and inspects the work of contractors and consultants; acts as liaison between contractors/consultants and District staff.

Performs calculations and prepares estimates of costs, quantities, and work for a variety of projects; provides cost-benefit analyses.

Prepares detailed layout and design drawings for District construction and maintenance projects, structures and other facilities; produce drawings, maps, or charts; reviews designs with operating personnel; prepares environmental CEQA documents for regulatory compliance.

Prepares technical specifications and contract provisions for proposed construction projects.

Represents the District with utilities, cities, engineering firms, contractors, developers, contractors, manufacturers in accomplishing assignments; coordinates District projects with other agencies. Presents complex technical topics to various audiences such as the Board of…