• Supervise one or more team members in the Facilities Planning section. 
• Manage complex planning studies.
• Coordinate with outside agencies, such as municipal customers and regulators.
• Interpret regulatory requirements and develop programs or processes for compliance.

• Experience contributing to planning studies, ideally related to water infrastructure and/or water supply, and/or experience with hydraulic modeling.
• Proven track record of successfully completing projects with strong organizational and results-driven skills.
• Effective interpersonal and leadership abilities, with the capacity to collaborate across teams.
• At the Senior Engineer level, at least one year of supervisory responsibility or other similar responsibility providing oversight and work direction of coworkers or consultants.

Which Level Is Right for You?

Associate Engineer:

• Training: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering or a related field.
• Experience: Two (2) years of professional engineering experience comparable to an Assistant Engineer at the CCWD. 
• Possession of a valid license as a Professional Engineer (PE) issued by the State of California to be maintained throughout employment

Senior Engineer:

• Training: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, environmental studies, or a related field. 
• Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in professional engineering work related to water systems and facilities, including one (1) year of lead or supervisory responsibility. 
• Possession of a valid license as a Professional Engineer (PE) issued by the State of California to be maintained throughout employment

This recruitment may fill positions at either level, depending on each candidate’s skills, knowledge, and experience. Other vacancies may also be filled from the eligibility list created by this recruitment.

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the next step in the selection process. We will carefully evaluate all candidate materials, and only the best-qualified candidates will advance. First-round virtual interviews are tentatively scheduled for January 7, 2027, and the second-round in-person interviews are tentatively scheduled for January 14, 2027. The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2026. 

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
Appointment to this classification is contingent upon successfully completing CCWD's pre-employment process. All positions require a criminal background check, verification of employment and education history, and professional reference checks. Depending on the job classification, additional requirements may include a pre-employment medical examination, drug and alcohol testing, and verification of prior drug and alcohol testing history as required by federal regulations.

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.