Senior/Associate Engineer

Senior/Associate Engineer

Salary

$150,467.20 - $201,884.80 Annually

Location

Engineering Administration; 2411 Bisso Lane, Concord, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

748 - MS - 2026

Department

Planning

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

12/4/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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GENERAL JOB FUNCTION

About CCWD

Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) provides safe, reliable, high-quality water and related services that support the health and vitality of the communities it serves. Through responsible stewardship of both its infrastructure and its people, CCWD is committed to building and sustaining a skilled workforce prepared to meet today's needs and tomorrow's challenges.

Why Work Here

• Meaningful Public Service

Play a direct role in supporting safe, reliable water service that protects public health and strengthens the communities we serve.

• Collaborative, Mission-Driven Culture

Work alongside dedicated professionals who value integrity, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement in service to the public.

• Competitive Total Rewards & Professional Growth

CCWD offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including competitive pay, medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement benefits, paid leave, and opportunities that support ongoing professional growth.

The Opportunity

CCWD is seeking a Senior or Associate Engineer to join our Planning Department. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys creative problem-solving, values collaboration, and wants to grow their project management and leadership skills. This position will be based at our Administrative Office in Concord, California.

Why You'll Enjoy This Role

Technical Growth & Expertise

• Apply and grow your technical expertise in facilities planning and hydraulic modeling.
• Lead a variety of infrastructure and supply planning studies.

Collaborative and Influential Work

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and play a key role in shaping long-term water system improvements.
• Bring your leadership to help shape the diverse communities CCWD serves.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead planning studies: Forecast water demands and long-term supply needs, identify facility improvements, assess impacts on CCWD facilities, and develop alternatives and recommendations.

• Upcoming work includes evaluating a new water supply project and renewal and replacement studies for distribution system pipelines and untreated water facilities and reservoirs.

• Manage projects and consultants: Oversee scope, budget, and schedule; procure consultants and manage contracts; and review deliverables with CCWD staff.

• Provide technical expertise: Lead or support evaluations and studies, perform hydraulic modeling and implement asset management practices.

• Communicate and collaborate: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, prepare written reports, and present project updates to management and CCWD Board.

• Support the budget: Help prepare CCWD's Capital Improvement Program plan and budget.

At the Senior level, youll also:

• 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.

Preferred Skills:

• 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.

For a full description of examples of duties, please refer to the job descriptions by visiting the following:

1. Senior Engineer

2. Associate Engineer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

For a full description of required knowledge, skills, and abilities, please refer to the job descriptions by visiting the following links:

1. Senior Engineer

2. Associate Engineer

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 CCWDs 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.

Applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process are instructed to contact Human Resources as early as possible at 925-688-8002.

In addition to a competitive salary, the Contra Costa Water District offers an excellent benefits package!

International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 21 non-temporary positions benefits include:

Health & Insurance Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary participation in Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for dependent care and healthcare reimbursements
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering counseling and referral services for employees and eligible dependents
• Health Insurance Credit for eligible dependents who have other medical benefit coverage

Retirement & Financial Benefits

• Flexible Benefit of $150 per month, equating to $1,800 annually

• Voluntary participation in the 401(a) and 457(b) deferred compensation plans, with up to a 4% employer match

• 1% employer contribution to a 401(a) deferred compensation plan for employees with 10 or more years of CCWD service (no employee contribution required)

• Participation in Social Security and Medicare

• Defined benefit retirement plan with reciprocity through California Public Employees Retirement System and CalPERS reciprocal agencies

• Reciprocal agency service does not count toward the 5-year or 10-year vesting requirement for fully paid retiree medical

• Employees with classic reciprocity are eligible for a 2.35% at 55 retirement formula

• New hires not eligible for classic reciprocity are covered under the 2% at 62 PEPRA defined benefit formula

• Employer-paid retiree health insurance for retirees and eligible dependents

• Local 21 employees currently contribute 2.3% of base pay on a pre-tax basis for this benefit

• Employees hired on or after January 1, 2016, are subject to a 10-year District service vesting requirement to qualify for fully paid retiree medical upon direct retirement from CCWD

• The CCWD contracts with California Public Employees Retirement System for medical benefits

Paid Leave & Work-Life Balance

• 12 paid holidays annually

• 56 hours of paid administrative leave per year in lieu of compensatory time off for FLSA-exempt classifications

• FLSA non-exempt classifications, such as Management Assistant positions, do not receive administrative leave

• 40 hours of vacation credit upon hire

• Vacation accrual of 10 days during the first year, increasing to 15 days per year beginning in year two, with additional accrual increases thereafter

• 96 hours of sick leave accrued annually

• Part-time benefits are prorated in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Wellness, Development & Additional Perks

• Comprehensive Wellness Program, including a monthly $50 wellness stipend
• Educational Assistance Program providing up to $3,000 per fiscal year, per employee
• Free admission to Los Vaqueros Reservoir, offering recreation areas, fishing, boating, and hiking trails
• And more

For additional information and the full details, eligibility, and provisions regarding the CCWDs applicable benefits package, please visit: Benefit Brochure

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This position requires possession of a valid license as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of California to be maintained throughout employment. Please provide your license number.

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Please describe your most relevant work experience in the area of water system master planning, water supply planning, capital improvement planning, and/or hydraulic modeling.

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Please describe a work project or technical task you are particularly proud of and explain why it is meaningful to you.

Required Question

Employer Contra Costa Water District

Address Contra Costa Water District

1331 Concord Avenue

Concord, California, 94520

Phone (925) 688-8002

Website http://www.ccwater.com