California Water Service Company
Water Systems Engineer
California Water Service Company, San Jose, California, United States, 95112
California Water Service
Job Description:
This position will be working with Engineering and Field Operations staff, on a variety of engineering related projects associated with drinking water systems. The position's responsibilities include working on a wide range of complex operations and engineering efforts including but not limited to: building hydraulic models for pressurized water systems and using them for various analyses, emergency preparedness planning and response, support for rate case justifications (planning level evaluations and alternatives), and water system analyses and optimization. This position reports to the Manager of Operations Engineering and is located in San Jose, CA. Essential Functions: Conduct studies and troubleshoot operational problems using water system documentation, drawings, SCADA data, hydraulic model, and other available resources
Hydraulic model creation, calibration, and maintenance for use in support of Distribution System Evaluations
Establishes hydraulic controls and operating requirements to meet required and efficient levels of service applying hydraulics principles and computer models
Provides system optimization schemas with respect to water delivery, quality, and energy usage
Evaluates supply, production, and demand such as Maximum Day Demand analysis
Assesses solutions to problems presented by others, assists in planning and prepares projects for the Company's capital budget and Public Utility Commission (PUC) rate case filings including cost estimating and justification for projects, as well as data requests, tours, rebuttal, and settlement support
Assists in planning, designing, and in some cases, delivering completed capital projects including evaluation of project alternatives
Provides updates to maps, drawings, and databases to reflect system changes
Coordinates, attends, and leads meetings with other Cal Water staff members and public agencies to assess problems and provide solutions
Presents information in a public forum to state or local government agencies, special districts, or local communities
Works with other engineers to review policies, procedures, and specifications; makes necessary revisions to these documents to stay current with technology and company changes
Occasionally directs and trains other engineers
Support of regulatory compliance
Provides project management of hydraulic model development by consultants/contractors; evaluates deliverables for accuracy and completeness
Assesses, analyzes, and solves problems independently related to job functions
Conducts research on existing infrastructure using databases, maps, drawings, photos, and paper files
Performs engineering calculations to solve advanced problems using logical assumptions
Performs increasingly complex hydraulic calculations and assessments, including use of hydraulic models
Prepares data tables, graphs, cost estimations, justifications, and reports required for evaluating projects
Creates solicitation documents (Request for Bids, Proposals, Qualifications, or Information) specific to the scope of work for each project and reviews contractor or consultant bids. Selects the most appropriate bidder
Operates a provided company vehicle for travel to field locations
Participates in Continuous Improvement (CI) activities to improve all aspects of the company's operations
Performs work on-site in the assigned office location
Performs other duties as assigned, as appropriate for the classification
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree (4 year) in Engineering or related field from accredited college or university
Experience working with mapping and hydraulic modeling software, ArcGIS and InfoWater preferred
Knowledge of data handling and programing software, Excel and Python preferred
An understanding of pressurized water systems and their operations with the ability to use various data sources, system documentation, and institutional knowledge to recognize operational schemes and solutions
Knowledge of the process to build and calibrate hydraulic models for pressurized water distribution systems
Strong knowledge of hydraulics with the capability to independently use theoretical analyses to provide guidance and recommendations, to troubleshoot issues, or to compare to actual water system hydraulics
Demonstrable analytical skills including competence with software tools such as Excel or similar analytical software packages to critically review large data sets
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders
Exercises good judgement to prioritize assignments and work in order of urgency and sensitivity
Able to lead productive meetings, including meetings with outside agencies, and present in a public forum. Effective written communication.
Basic project management skills, including creating and monitoring schedules and budgets
Valid California Class C Driver's License and willing to travel within California
Salary Range: $111,706.35 - $171,803.91
Deadline to submit resume is Monday, November 17, 2025.
The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, Texas Water Service,and Washington Water Servicedo not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.
This position will be working with Engineering and Field Operations staff, on a variety of engineering related projects associated with drinking water systems. The position's responsibilities include working on a wide range of complex operations and engineering efforts including but not limited to: building hydraulic models for pressurized water systems and using them for various analyses, emergency preparedness planning and response, support for rate case justifications (planning level evaluations and alternatives), and water system analyses and optimization. This position reports to the Manager of Operations Engineering and is located in San Jose, CA. Essential Functions: Conduct studies and troubleshoot operational problems using water system documentation, drawings, SCADA data, hydraulic model, and other available resources
Hydraulic model creation, calibration, and maintenance for use in support of Distribution System Evaluations
Establishes hydraulic controls and operating requirements to meet required and efficient levels of service applying hydraulics principles and computer models
Provides system optimization schemas with respect to water delivery, quality, and energy usage
Evaluates supply, production, and demand such as Maximum Day Demand analysis
Assesses solutions to problems presented by others, assists in planning and prepares projects for the Company's capital budget and Public Utility Commission (PUC) rate case filings including cost estimating and justification for projects, as well as data requests, tours, rebuttal, and settlement support
Assists in planning, designing, and in some cases, delivering completed capital projects including evaluation of project alternatives
Provides updates to maps, drawings, and databases to reflect system changes
Coordinates, attends, and leads meetings with other Cal Water staff members and public agencies to assess problems and provide solutions
Presents information in a public forum to state or local government agencies, special districts, or local communities
Works with other engineers to review policies, procedures, and specifications; makes necessary revisions to these documents to stay current with technology and company changes
Occasionally directs and trains other engineers
Support of regulatory compliance
Provides project management of hydraulic model development by consultants/contractors; evaluates deliverables for accuracy and completeness
Assesses, analyzes, and solves problems independently related to job functions
Conducts research on existing infrastructure using databases, maps, drawings, photos, and paper files
Performs engineering calculations to solve advanced problems using logical assumptions
Performs increasingly complex hydraulic calculations and assessments, including use of hydraulic models
Prepares data tables, graphs, cost estimations, justifications, and reports required for evaluating projects
Creates solicitation documents (Request for Bids, Proposals, Qualifications, or Information) specific to the scope of work for each project and reviews contractor or consultant bids. Selects the most appropriate bidder
Operates a provided company vehicle for travel to field locations
Participates in Continuous Improvement (CI) activities to improve all aspects of the company's operations
Performs work on-site in the assigned office location
Performs other duties as assigned, as appropriate for the classification
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree (4 year) in Engineering or related field from accredited college or university
Experience working with mapping and hydraulic modeling software, ArcGIS and InfoWater preferred
Knowledge of data handling and programing software, Excel and Python preferred
An understanding of pressurized water systems and their operations with the ability to use various data sources, system documentation, and institutional knowledge to recognize operational schemes and solutions
Knowledge of the process to build and calibrate hydraulic models for pressurized water distribution systems
Strong knowledge of hydraulics with the capability to independently use theoretical analyses to provide guidance and recommendations, to troubleshoot issues, or to compare to actual water system hydraulics
Demonstrable analytical skills including competence with software tools such as Excel or similar analytical software packages to critically review large data sets
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders
Exercises good judgement to prioritize assignments and work in order of urgency and sensitivity
Able to lead productive meetings, including meetings with outside agencies, and present in a public forum. Effective written communication.
Basic project management skills, including creating and monitoring schedules and budgets
Valid California Class C Driver's License and willing to travel within California
Salary Range: $111,706.35 - $171,803.91
Deadline to submit resume is Monday, November 17, 2025.
The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, Texas Water Service,and Washington Water Servicedo not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.