Assistant Engineer (Civil/Structural)

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Salary : $139,548.00 - $169,620.00 Annually
Location : Oakland, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-083
Department: Engineering Dept
Division: Design Division
Opening Date: 07/21/2025
Closing Date: 8/8/2025 4:30 PM Pacific

The Position

East Bay Municipal Utility District's (EBMUD's) Design Division, part of the Engineering and Construction Department, is seeking an Assistant Engineer (Civil/Structural) who is motivated and energetic with a strong structural design background and structural modeling skills. This individual should be able to handle a wide variety of challenging projects, including buildings, reservoirs, pipelines, buried structures, and foundations.

The Assistant Engineers in this Section are responsible for performing a variety of design work for complex engineering projects involving multiple disciplines, including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, and/or instrumentation and control elements. The Assistant Engineer may exercise some latitude for independent judgment.

Assistant Engineers in the Design Division's Civil/Structural Section will be responsible for the following duties and assignments:
•Performing structural analysis and design of reservoirs, pumping plants and other facilities and structures related to storage, transmission, and distribution of water.
•Preparing calculations for design of concrete, steel, wood, and masonry structures based on the California Building Code, and using hand calculations and commercial computer modeling software such as SAP2000 and MathCAD.
•Designing civil and site improvements, including storm water management systems, grading, drainage, landscaping, and other improvements for EBMUD facilities.
•Preparing and reviewing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for developing construction contract documents.
•Preparing structural and seismic assessments of existing water storage, treatment, and transmission facilities, based on ASCE and AWWA standards.
•Preparing reports, recommending conceptual repairs and retrofits, and planning level cost estimates.
•Preparing detailed sketches by hand, CAD software, Revit, AutoCAD or Civil3D software, and communicating design intent to drafting staff.
•Providing design support during construction, reviewing shop-drawing submittals, answering RFIs, preparing design clarifications, and performing special inspections.
•Coordinating the work of the Design Division with other work groups within EBMUD and with other agencies and organizations outside of EBMUD.
•Assisting in the preparation of written reports, correspondence, memoranda for review and approval by others.
•Keeping current with new developments and research in the fields of civil and structural engineering, seismic engineering, and water systems
•Performing related duties as assigned by the Senior Engineer.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be a creative individual with broad, thorough, and diverse knowledge of current civil and structural engineering including:
•Building codes and water industry codes
•Design documentation
•Current seismic design practices and research
•Concrete, steel, masonry, and wood construction
•Construction and constructability reviews
•Ability to apply first principles to the development of unique solutions and designs

In addition, the ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both oral and written; the ability to make technical and non-technical presentations to both professional groups and lay audiences geared to their levels of understanding; and experience working with others on major projects including other engineers and scientists, contractors, technicians, field staff, outside agency staff, the public, and others.

The most competitive candidates for the regular position in the Civil/Structural Section will demonstrate proficiency in: civil and structural analysis, design, and construction support; knowledge of current state seismic and building codes; familiarity with current ACI, AISC, and AWWA codes; water distribution and treatment engineering principles; project planning; oral and written communication skills; experience with producing contract bid documents for water facilities; and static and dynamic structural analysis using finite element software.

Your experience will also demonstrate experience working on and providing support for engineering projects from conception through construction phases; preparation of drawings and specification, conducting engineering studies; writing technical reports; and preparing and delivering technical presentations.

This position is eligible for a hybrid onsite and telecommuting arrangement based upon terms agreed upon between the employee and supervisor. Work from home may be allowed for specific job duties.

The salary range is $11,629 per month increasing to $12,210, $12,821, $13,462 and $14,135 after 6, 18, 30, and 42 months, respectively.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.
Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in an ABET-accredited civil, structural, or environmental engineering curriculum OR a California EIT Certificate; AND

2. Two years of professional civil or structural engineering experience (subsequent to obtaining the degree), which is equivalent to two years of experience at EBMUD's Junior Engineer level.

3. Must possess a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

4. Must possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the position.

5. Must be willing to work overtime as needed.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the "equivalent combination of education and experience" provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.
The Selection Process

1. Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com by 4:30 p.m., Friday, August 8, 2025. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.

2. Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part in order to advance to the next step in the selection process.

3. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, with those candidates receiving a passing score to be invited to a panel interview tentatively scheduled for September 2025.

4. Successful candidates will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill the current regular vacancy, as well as others occurring over the next 12 to 24 months.

5. The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months.

6. All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment.
Supplemental Information

As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application. Please provide thorough, accurate descriptions of assignments you have personally performed. Should you respond with comments such as "see application" or "see resume" instead of addressing the questions directly, your application may not be considered.
Our excellent benefits package includes:

01

Are you registered in the state of California as a Professional Civil Engineer? Yes/No (note: this is not a requirement for the position)
02

If so, list your P.E. license number.
03

Describe your experience producing design drawings, specifications, and calculations for civil and structural projects. Please give examples in the following areas: i. Projects with emphasis on design of structures, preferably reservoir/tanks, pumping plants, or water-related structures. ii. Projects with emphasis on civil site layout, drainage plans, road design, pipeline layouts or other relevant civil projects. Include a complete description of the project, including your role and the work for which you were responsible.
04

Describe your experience providing construction support, including submittal and RFI review to assure compliance with construction document intent.
05

Describe your experience using computers for the following:i. CAD software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or Civil 3D (BIM) software. Be specific about what software you used, how you used and what projects you used it for. ii. Developing computer models for structural and seismic design purposes, and the software used. Be specific as to the scope of your efforts.
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Location:
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Job Type:
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