Junior Engineer (Civil)

Salary : $116,076.00 - $141,096.00 Annually
Location : Oakland, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-129
Department: Engineering Dept
Division: Construction Mgt - Grp3
Opening Date: 10/14/2024
Closing Date: 11/1/2024 4:30 PM Pacific
The Position
Start your career as a Junior Engineer (Civil) with an industry-leading water and wastewater utility. East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) offers state-of-the-art engineering and challenging assignments in a wide range of engineering specialties:
• Civil / Structural Design
• Construction Management
• Pipeline Design
• Raw Water Supply and Reservoir Operations
• Wastewater - Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering, Planning, and Design
• Water Distribution Planning
• Water Recycling
• Water Resources
• Water Treatment Support & Water Quality Study - Process Engineering
EBMUD also offers excellent preparation for professional registration and stable career opportunities. Junior Engineer (Civil) is the entry level on the EBMUD professional civil engineering career ladder. All assignments are under the direct supervision of registered engineers and provide qualifying experience for professional registration. Junior Engineers in most departments will participate in a cross-training rotational program to broaden their skills and knowledge of EBMUD's engineering functions and operational needs outside of their regularly assigned work unit.
With successful performance, incumbents may advance to Assistant Engineer (Civil) ($134,568 - $163,572/annually) after two years with no prior working experience or after one year with prior working experience and/or an advanced degree (e.g., masters). With further experience and registration, incumbents will qualify to compete for promotions to an Associate Civil Engineer ($148,596 - $180,624/annually).
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
You are prepared to:
• Apply engineering knowledge to develop, calculate and test mathematical models for civil engineering applications, including hydraulic analysis, water distribution network analysis, forecasting water supply, scheduling reservoir operations, water quality analysis, water and wastewater process treatment, structural, geotechnical/site grading, and other applications.
• Plan and manage assignments: identify objectives, scope, feasibility, milestones and completion schedules; prepare supporting documentation; and monitor and coordinate project activities to meet time and cost parameters.
• Use computer software tools to model engineering problems, to prepare spreadsheet based economic analyses, and for a variety of other engineering and office applications.
• Integrate, summarize and synthesize data from a variety of sources (e.g. maps, calculations, environmental reports, feasibility studies) to research, analyze and formulate technical, project planning, and operational recommendations.
• Apply technical and interpersonal skills to achieve workable solutions to civil engineering, economic, and people related problems.
• Demonstrate excellent people skills in meetings and in making technical presentations to groups and individuals including EBMUD staff, customers, contractors, and the public.
• Communicate effectively in writing, preparing concise and accurate engineering reports, correspondence and memos for a variety of audiences including staff, government and regulatory agencies, contractors, and the public.
Flexible/hybrid work from home schedule may be available for some positions in this job classification.
The salary range is $9,673 per month increasing to $10,157, $10,665, $11,198, and $11,758 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 of Science (B.S.) degree in an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited Civil Engineering, or Environmental Engineering curriculum, OR a California Engineer in Training (EIT) Certificate. Expected graduation must be prior to June 30, 2025. Degrees will be verified at a later step in the process for successful candidates.
2. Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
3. No experience is required.
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 The Selection Process
1. Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at by 4:30 p.m., Friday, November 1, 2024. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.
2. Submit both a copy of your undergraduate and graduate school (if applicable) transcripts. Unofficial copies will be accepted. Applications submitted without the required transcripts will not be considered. All applicants must submit current undergraduate transcripts even if the degree program is non-engineering, or if the applicant is now in a graduate degree program. If the applicant has attended graduate school, then also submit graduate transcripts. Transcripts must include grades, grade point average(s), course work completed through August 2024 and courses in progress and must be received no later than 4:30pm on November 8, 2024.
Please submit transcripts either:
a. As an attachment to your online application; OR
b. Send via mail to:
EBMUD Recruitment Division - MS 603
Junior Engineer Recruitment #24-129
PO Box 24055
Oakland, CA 94623
3. Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part in order to advance to the next step in the selection process.
4. 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 January 2025.
5. Successful candidates will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill current regular vacancies, as well as others occurring over the next 12 to 24 months.
6. The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months.
7. 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 remarks such as "see application" or "see resume" instead of addressing the work areas directly, your application materials will not be considered. Your supplemental question responses must also demonstrate your ability to write concise and well-organized documents using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
You should describe your academic or work experience concisely and accurately. Organize and present your achievements to best display your experience. What you did on a project is more important than details about the project itself. Be specific. The supplemental questions will be evaluated on a competitive basis to determine which applicants continue in the selection process. You may be asked at an interview to provide additional information to support or clarify your statements in your application materials.
The areas of work performance in questions 2 to 5 are based on important work duties of the Junior Engineer position. Describe the past achievements/activities that best demonstrate your knowledge, skill, or ability in each area of work performance. These may have occurred in academic, internship or employment settings.
Include the following information:
• A general statement of what was accomplished.
• The time period in which these activities were performed.
• The name of your school or employer where these activities were performed.
• A precise description of exactly what YOU did (the activities YOU performed or were directly responsible for).
• Specific incidents or examples of sustained high performance over a period of time.
• Your experience demonstrating knowledge, skill or ability in the areas of work performance listed.
• Please do not use the same achievement for more than one category.
Our excellent benefits package includes:

• 12 days paid vacation; 16 holidays; 13 days paid sick leave;
• Family health insurance (choice of Kaiser fully paid or Sutter Health Plus or Anthem Blue Cross 85% paid);
• Fully paid family dental and vision care plans; life insurance; long-term disability insurance;
• EBMUD Retirement Plan (reciprocal with CalPERS);
• $1,000/yr. contributed to flexible spending account or cash;
• $145/mo. public transit subsidy;
• 401(k), 401(a) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; Roth 401(k);
• $3,500/yr. tuition reimbursement;
• And opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.

01
All applicants must submit current undergraduate transcripts, even if the undergraduate degree program is non-engineering, or if candidate is now in a graduate degree program. Applications submitted without the required transcripts will not be considered. If the applicant has attended graduate school, then also submit graduate transcripts. All transcripts must include grades, grade point average(s), and course work completed through August 2024 and must be provided no later than 4:30pm on Friday, November 8, 2024. Submit transcripts either: a. As an attachment to your online application; ORb. Send via mail to: EBMUD Recruitment Division - MS603 Junior Engineer Recruitment #24-129 PO Box 24055 Oakland, CA 94623I acknowledge that I must submit the required transcripts by November 8, 2024.

• Yes
• No

02
BACKGROUND & INTEREST IN WATER, WASTEWATER AND/OR MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE:Provide a detailed explanation of your background and your interest in water, wastewater, and/or municipal infrastructure. Include any background you have in each of these areas from school course work, volunteer work, or your professional experience.
03
CALCULATIONS AND MODELING:Describe your experience performing engineering calculations, data analysis, and/or modeling that involves the application of professional engineering knowledge of civil/environmental engineering activities (e.g., hydraulic pipe or open channel; groundwater; surface water; structural; water or wastewater treatment). Your description should highlight your ability to independently find and integrate information from a variety of sources (e.g., databases, maps, regulations, standards, formulas, and feasibility studies). Include the types of software you have used (e.g., MATLAB; MODFLOW; InfoWater; HEC-RAS; ArcGIS; Excel).
04
INTERPERSONAL/GROUP INTERACTIONS:Describe your experience interacting with people in a variety of one-on-one and group situations which demonstrates communicating technical expertise, dispute resolution and/or problem solving with project team members, contractors, clients and/or members of the public. What methods did you use to ensure that these interactions were successful?
05
Do you currently have, or expect to obtain no later than June 30, 2025, a B.S. degree in a Civil Engineering, or Environmental Engineering curriculum from an institution accredited by the ABET?

• Yes
• No

06
If yes, indicate the institution name and graduation date. If no, indicate N/A.
07
Do you currently have an EIT certificate?

• Yes
• No

08
If yes, indicate the State and Certificate Number.
09
If no, do you expect to obtain an EIT certificate prior to June 30, 2025

• Yes
• No

10
Are you currently a registered Professional Civil Engineer?

• Yes
• No

11
If yes, indicate the State and License Number. If no, indicate N/A.
12
Did you hold a job while attending school?

• Yes
• No

13
If yes, include your employer, job title, and number of hours worked weekly. If no, indicate N/A.
14
List any academic honors, organization memberships, and/or leadership activities you have received or participated in. (You may exclude those which indicate race, color, religion, sex or national origin.)
Required Question