City of Azusa
Assistant Water Utility Engineer: Design & Inspect Water Projects
City of Azusa, Azusa, California, United States, 91702
Salary & Benefit Information
Assistant Water Utility Engineer: $33.52 - $40.74 Hourly ($5,809.69 - $7,061.71 Monthly, $69,716.28 - $84,740.52 Annually)
Associate Water Utility Engineer: $46.92 - $57.04 Hourly ($8,133.56 - $9,886.39 Monthly, $97,602.72 - $118,636.68 Annually)
Monthly Flexible Benefits Plan Contribution for Medical Benefits, Bilingual Incentive Pay, City Paid Deferred Compensation, a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program, & so much more!
Deadline to Apply Online applications will be accepted beginning Monday, December 08, 2025 through Thursday, January 08, 2026 OR until 200 applications are received, whichever comes first.
Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close without notice on the day the department's needs have been met. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
Position Definition – Assistant Water Utility Engineer Under general supervision, performs a variety of field and office sub-professional civil engineering work in the research, design and construction of water capital infrastructure, improvements, maintenance, and construction projects; prepares a diverse range of engineering plans, technical specifications, calculations, studies, reports and special conditions for new developments; conducts site visits to monitor construction project progress; performs related duties as required.
Position Definition – Associate Water Utility Engineer Under direct supervision of the Senior Water System Engineer, and by extension the Water System Engineer, the Associate Water Utility Engineer performs a variety of field and office professional civil engineering work in the research, planning, design and construction of water capital infrastructure, improvements, maintenance and construction projects; develops project budgets, engineer’s estimates, construction schedules, technical specifications, and special conditions for new developments; prepares engineering reports, plans, and technical studies; performs related duties as required.
Class Characteristics – Assistant Water Utility Engineer The Assistant Water Utility Engineer classification perform sub-professional routine and complex engineering assignments and are responsible for independent engineering analysis and recommendations. Incumbents assist in carrying out assigned water system capital improvement designs, construction, and maintenance projects, designs for new and upgraded water services for new developments and customers, and performs related moderately difficult sub-professional engineering work.
Class Characteristics – Associate Water Utility Engineer The Associate Water Utility Engineer is a professional level classification assigned to the department of Water Operations. Incumbents of this class perform journey level routine and complex professional civil engineering assignments and are responsible for independent engineering analysis and recommendations. Incumbents are responsible for carrying out assigned water system capital improvement designs, construction, and maintenance projects, and designs for new and upgraded water services for new developments and customers. Incumbents may supervise the work of assigned professionals, consultants, and technical staff, including lower level staff performing inspections of water facilities.
Supervision Exercised – Assistant Water Utility Engineer Receives supervision from the Senior Water System Engineer, Water System Engineer, and Associate Water Utility Engineer. Exercises no supervision.
Supervision Exercised – Associate Water Utility Engineer Receives supervision from the Senior Water System Engineer and Water System Engineer. Exercises no supervision.
Essential Functions – Assistant Water Utility Engineer
Designs and prepares plans, specifications, and cost estimates for water projects, including new developments, and capital improvement projects; reviews and updates engineering standard drawings, specifications, design criteria and technical reports; prepares project related documents; researches project design requirements and obtains necessary permits; performs complex calculations and makes estimates of time and material costs.
Performs inspections of construction projects to verify conformance with plans and specifications.
Investigates field conditions affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations and makes recommendations; assists in technical studies and prepares reports and recommendation related to water utility civil engineering projects, such as new developments, capital improvements, and other specialized studies.
Participates in the plan check, review, and processing of plans for proposed residential, commercial, and industrial developments by checking site plans and tentative and final subdivision maps for compliance with appropriate regulations and ensures that they meet all City-imposed requirements; prepares conditions of approval and will serve letters.
Assists developers, contractors, consultants, customers, and other City departments and staff at the public counter and communicates and corresponds in writing by email and telephone; responds to records requests; calculates fees and issues water work orders.
Reviews legal descriptions and maps for annexations and easements; prepares and maintains a variety of maps related to the water system; revises design plans to reflect as-built status.
Assists in directing the work of engineering interns who are in training; leads the work of same as required.
Performs related duties as required.
Essential Functions – Associate Water Utility Engineer
Prepares preliminary and final designs, reports, plans, cost estimates, schedules and specifications for water projects, including new developments, capital improvement projects, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and computer control systems.
Reviews and updates engineering standard drawings, specifications, design criteria and technical reports; prepares project related documents.
Performs contract administration of projects including the technical review and approval of project plans, designs, and construction; assists in evaluating project proposals and recommending award of contracts.
Performs inspections of construction projects; makes field inspections of existing structures to determine adequacy and estimate stabilizing requirements; meets with contractors to resolve items of non-compliance.
Utility Board staff reports; and provides recommendations related to civil engineering projects, such as capital improvement projects, and other specialized studies.
Reviews and approves proposed residential, commercial, and industrial developments by checking site plans and tentative and final subdivision maps for compliance with appropriate regulations; prepares conditions of approval.
Performs project engineer tasks on various capital improvement, maintenance, and development projects and/or planning studies.
Serves as point of contact among project stakeholders including City staff, consultants, contractors, and external agencies.
Establishes project scope of work including schedules and cost estimates; coordinates and conducts project meetings and presentations; responds to requests for information.
Reviews proposed change orders; requests necessary permits; ensures compliance with regulatory requirements; discusses status of projects and solutions with supervisors.
Provides technical support in answering design questions for walk-in customers, phone calls, emails, and other City departments and staff.
Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications – Assistant Water Utility Engineer Education and/or Experience
Education:
Bachelor’s degree with major work in civil engineering or closely related field.
Experience:
Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in civil engineering or a closely related field.
Licenses or Certification
Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
Possession of an Engineer-In Training Certificate issued in the State of California is desired.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge
Engineering principles and practices as applied to public works, including planning and development, design, and construction; methods and techniques utilized in the preparation of water utility project designs and related plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Related federal and state laws, ordinances, and regulations.
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Associate Water Utility Engineer: $46.92 - $57.04 Hourly ($8,133.56 - $9,886.39 Monthly, $97,602.72 - $118,636.68 Annually)
Monthly Flexible Benefits Plan Contribution for Medical Benefits, Bilingual Incentive Pay, City Paid Deferred Compensation, a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program, & so much more!
Deadline to Apply Online applications will be accepted beginning Monday, December 08, 2025 through Thursday, January 08, 2026 OR until 200 applications are received, whichever comes first.
Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close without notice on the day the department's needs have been met. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
Position Definition – Assistant Water Utility Engineer Under general supervision, performs a variety of field and office sub-professional civil engineering work in the research, design and construction of water capital infrastructure, improvements, maintenance, and construction projects; prepares a diverse range of engineering plans, technical specifications, calculations, studies, reports and special conditions for new developments; conducts site visits to monitor construction project progress; performs related duties as required.
Position Definition – Associate Water Utility Engineer Under direct supervision of the Senior Water System Engineer, and by extension the Water System Engineer, the Associate Water Utility Engineer performs a variety of field and office professional civil engineering work in the research, planning, design and construction of water capital infrastructure, improvements, maintenance and construction projects; develops project budgets, engineer’s estimates, construction schedules, technical specifications, and special conditions for new developments; prepares engineering reports, plans, and technical studies; performs related duties as required.
Class Characteristics – Assistant Water Utility Engineer The Assistant Water Utility Engineer classification perform sub-professional routine and complex engineering assignments and are responsible for independent engineering analysis and recommendations. Incumbents assist in carrying out assigned water system capital improvement designs, construction, and maintenance projects, designs for new and upgraded water services for new developments and customers, and performs related moderately difficult sub-professional engineering work.
Class Characteristics – Associate Water Utility Engineer The Associate Water Utility Engineer is a professional level classification assigned to the department of Water Operations. Incumbents of this class perform journey level routine and complex professional civil engineering assignments and are responsible for independent engineering analysis and recommendations. Incumbents are responsible for carrying out assigned water system capital improvement designs, construction, and maintenance projects, and designs for new and upgraded water services for new developments and customers. Incumbents may supervise the work of assigned professionals, consultants, and technical staff, including lower level staff performing inspections of water facilities.
Supervision Exercised – Assistant Water Utility Engineer Receives supervision from the Senior Water System Engineer, Water System Engineer, and Associate Water Utility Engineer. Exercises no supervision.
Supervision Exercised – Associate Water Utility Engineer Receives supervision from the Senior Water System Engineer and Water System Engineer. Exercises no supervision.
Essential Functions – Assistant Water Utility Engineer
Designs and prepares plans, specifications, and cost estimates for water projects, including new developments, and capital improvement projects; reviews and updates engineering standard drawings, specifications, design criteria and technical reports; prepares project related documents; researches project design requirements and obtains necessary permits; performs complex calculations and makes estimates of time and material costs.
Performs inspections of construction projects to verify conformance with plans and specifications.
Investigates field conditions affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations and makes recommendations; assists in technical studies and prepares reports and recommendation related to water utility civil engineering projects, such as new developments, capital improvements, and other specialized studies.
Participates in the plan check, review, and processing of plans for proposed residential, commercial, and industrial developments by checking site plans and tentative and final subdivision maps for compliance with appropriate regulations and ensures that they meet all City-imposed requirements; prepares conditions of approval and will serve letters.
Assists developers, contractors, consultants, customers, and other City departments and staff at the public counter and communicates and corresponds in writing by email and telephone; responds to records requests; calculates fees and issues water work orders.
Reviews legal descriptions and maps for annexations and easements; prepares and maintains a variety of maps related to the water system; revises design plans to reflect as-built status.
Assists in directing the work of engineering interns who are in training; leads the work of same as required.
Performs related duties as required.
Essential Functions – Associate Water Utility Engineer
Prepares preliminary and final designs, reports, plans, cost estimates, schedules and specifications for water projects, including new developments, capital improvement projects, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and computer control systems.
Reviews and updates engineering standard drawings, specifications, design criteria and technical reports; prepares project related documents.
Performs contract administration of projects including the technical review and approval of project plans, designs, and construction; assists in evaluating project proposals and recommending award of contracts.
Performs inspections of construction projects; makes field inspections of existing structures to determine adequacy and estimate stabilizing requirements; meets with contractors to resolve items of non-compliance.
Utility Board staff reports; and provides recommendations related to civil engineering projects, such as capital improvement projects, and other specialized studies.
Reviews and approves proposed residential, commercial, and industrial developments by checking site plans and tentative and final subdivision maps for compliance with appropriate regulations; prepares conditions of approval.
Performs project engineer tasks on various capital improvement, maintenance, and development projects and/or planning studies.
Serves as point of contact among project stakeholders including City staff, consultants, contractors, and external agencies.
Establishes project scope of work including schedules and cost estimates; coordinates and conducts project meetings and presentations; responds to requests for information.
Reviews proposed change orders; requests necessary permits; ensures compliance with regulatory requirements; discusses status of projects and solutions with supervisors.
Provides technical support in answering design questions for walk-in customers, phone calls, emails, and other City departments and staff.
Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications – Assistant Water Utility Engineer Education and/or Experience
Education:
Bachelor’s degree with major work in civil engineering or closely related field.
Experience:
Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in civil engineering or a closely related field.
Licenses or Certification
Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
Possession of an Engineer-In Training Certificate issued in the State of California is desired.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge
Engineering principles and practices as applied to public works, including planning and development, design, and construction; methods and techniques utilized in the preparation of water utility project designs and related plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Related federal and state laws, ordinances, and regulations.
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