Engineer

Job Description

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible.

There is currently 1 openingfor the Engineer role located at our Headquarters location in Los Angeles.

This recruitment may result in an eligibility list*.

In this role, you’ll serve as an Engineer combining technical expertise and hands-on design to support critical water infrastructure. You’ll perform structural calculations and seismic evaluations for buildings, tunnels, and water treatment facilities; prepare detailed plans, sections, and construction specifications; and conduct both office and fieldwork to ensure resilient project delivery. This is an opportunity to shape water conveyance systems and play a key role in safeguarding water infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and review structural design criteria, calculations, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and reports for water treatment, conveyance, and distribution systems.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee projects to monitor scope, quality, budget, and schedule.
• Lead and perform site and construction inspections, structural evaluations, and submittal reviews to resolve performance, operation, or reliability issues.
• Lead project teams, oversee the work of external vendors and consultants, and negotiate contracts or agreements to ensure seamless execution.
• Conduct studies, lead the preparation of technical documents and reports, and deliver oral presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead the planning and execution of technical tests, investigations of existing structures and equipment, and special assignments.

This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.

To view the full job description, click here: Engineer

Schedule: 44/36 Monday through Friday/Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday.   Start times are no earlier than 6 am and end times are no later than 6 pm.  

Hybrid: Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

Travel: This position will require travel to various District facilities throughout the service area.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and six years of relevant experience, of which two years must have been at the Associate Engineer level;

OR

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of relevant experience, of which two years must have been at the Associate Engineer level.

Relevant Experience is defined as: a combination of experience in structural analysis and design of both building AND non-building type structures; AND experience in 2D and 3D finite element modeling using FEM programs such as SAP2000, ETABS, RISA 3D, or other similar programs.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing, and registrations:

License(s):

• Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent that allows you to drive during your employment is required at time of application.
• License in good standing as a California Professional Engineer is required at the time of application.

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Public transportation reimbursements

• Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis

• On-site fitness center

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees Represented

ABOUT MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage, and other resource-management programs.

Metropolitan is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees.
Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please reach out to the Human Resources Office at (213) 217-7738 or email jobs@mwdh2o.com .

In accordance with applicable laws, we provide religious accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, and observances that conflict with work requirements. If you require a religious accommodation during the application, interview, or employment process, please reach out to the EEO Office at (213) 217-5858 or eeooffice@mwdh2o.com. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Application Filing Period: Closes at 11:59 pm PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However, it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

Eligibility List*: An eligibility list is a list of qualified candidates created when a job posting states that one will be established.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications listed in the original posting and successfully pass all stages of the recruitment process—but are not selected for the initial vacancy—may be placed on this list for future openings.

The list may be used to invite candidates to participate in a selection interview for a future vacancy in the same classification / title (if there is one). The duration of the list depends on the applicable bargaining unit.

Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.

Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).

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Closing Date/Time: October 01, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. PST