Assistant or Associate Engineer

SALARY RANGES

• ASSISTANT ENGINEER: $9,942 - $12,041 PER MONTH
• ASSOCIATE ENGINEER: $11,492 - $13,881 PER MONTH

OPENING DATE: 11/07/2025

Marin Water’s Capital Program is expanding, and so is our design team!  We’re currently seeking an Assistant or Associate Engineer in the Engineering & Drafting Section of the District's Engineering Division to help drive exciting new infrastructure projects. Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of water systems at Marin Water, all while advancing your career in a dynamic, project-driven environment.

The District:

The District is a medium-sized, municipal, water agency with a Board of Directors/General Manager form of government, 250 full-time employees and a $143.2 million combined annual operating and capital budget.  Annually, the District delivers water to over 190,000 residents and businesses in the central and southern portions of Marin County and has stewardship responsibilities for 21,000 acres of pristine watershed lands on Mt. Tamalpais.

At the Assistant Engineer level, under direction of a responsible in charge engineer, performs professional and technical engineering work directly and indirectly related to the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of water system facilities; and performs related work as required. At the Associate Engineer level, under direction, plans, schedules, supervises and performs difficult professional and technical engineering work in the areas of planning, design, construction, and operations of the water system; conducts studies, analyzes data and prepares reports on a wide variety of District operations; and performs related work as required. This position will be staffed at a level commensurate with the qualifications of the selected individual.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Assistant Engineer - This class is distinguished from the class of Junior Engineer by the assignment of more responsible professional tasks and the relatively greater degree of independence with which such tasks are performed.  In addition, an incumbent of this class may be assigned to oversee a portion of the daily operation of the engineering office serving as the initial contact for the general public, vendors, private engineers, architects and developers. The Assistant Engineer is further distinguished from the class of Associate Engineer in that the latter functions as a project manager and is responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

Associate Engineer- This is the fully-qualified working level in the engineering series.  Individuals in this class are usually project managers or have major responsibilities for system planning, design and construction, system operation and protection depending on assignment.  Positions in this class are assigned complex engineering projects involving responsibility for the timely completion and sound financial management of such projects, often involving supervision of other engineering personnel and coordination with personnel and resources from other divisions throughout the District and outside entities.

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A Special Note for Out-of-State Associate Engineer Applicants:

The Associate Engineer level requires a valid Professional Civil Engineering License in the State of California, however Professional Civil Engineering Licenses from outside of California will be considered at the Assistant Engineering position level, with the opportunity to advance to the Associate Engineer position once the incumbent has met the requirements and has obtained the certification for Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California.

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Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.  The deadline for the first review of applications is on:  MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM.

Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as this recruitment may close at any time without notice.

At both levels, typical duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Assistant Engineer:

• Performs professional engineering work related to the preparation of plans and specifications for pipelines, pump stations, tanks, water treatment system planning, and other water system facilities under a responsible in charge engineer;
• directs the inspection of and may inspect contract construction for compliance with approved plans and specifications;
• may prepare or assist in the preparation of economic and engineering planning and/or design studies;
• assists in the long range planning of pipelines, pump stations, tanks, water treatment, and other water system facilities;
• may serve as project engineer on construction projects;
• may analyze and work with developers on pipeline extension requirements;
• gathers, compiles and analyzes engineering and statistical data;
• may prepare operational manuals and recommend procedures;
• may provide functional direction to subordinate staff; and
• interprets and applies safety rules and regulations to work assignments.

Associate Engineer:

• Directs or performs the preparation of planning reports, project schedules, designs, construction plans, cost estimates, specifications and bidding documents for a variety of District projects;
• conducts research and prepares reports on long-range projects to assure successful operation of, water supply, transmission and distribution facilities;
• may analyze the water system to determine what projects and operational procedures are necessary to improve water distribution and water quality;
• manages construction contracts including directing contractors;
• monitors progress on construction projects;
• directs, or may perform, inspections of construction projects;
• may prepare or assist in the preparation of grant applications for State and Federal funding;
• prepares Requests for Proposals for consultants and administers consultants' work on projects;
• may provide technical information to engineering officials of other governmental jurisdictions, District staff and the public, and coordinates with same;
• keeps abreast of new technological developments through contact with vendors and suppliers;
• orders supplies, materials and equipment when necessary;
• prepares engineering reports and processes progress payments for construction work;
• may administer and manage corrosion protection programs;
• coordinates project development with other participating disciplines;
• calculates and monitors project costs;
• may train and evaluate the work of subordinates; and
• ensures that safe working conditions are maintained.

Experience & Qualifications

Assistant Engineer:

Knowledge of:

• Engineering principles, practices and methods applicable to the planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance of a variety of water system projects;
• engineering office procedures;
• preparation of project budget and schedule information and materials;
• specification and technical report writing and estimate preparations;
• proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and writing practices; and
• construction practices and materials.

Ability to:

• Prepare accurate plans, specifications, cost estimates and engineering reports;
• make accurate engineering computations and drawings;
• travel to off-site locations depending on assignment;
• maintain neat and organized records of work performed;
• use a computer to perform various tasks such as spreadsheets, word processing, database applications;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• understand and carry out written and oral instructions;
• depending upon job assignment, drive a vehicle; and
• travel to alternative work locations and offsite meetings.

Training and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• A Bachelor's degree in an engineering curriculum which is accredited by the Engineers' Council for Professional Development/Accredition Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET);

and,

• Two years of technical engineering experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications

• Depending upon assignment, possession of or the ability to obtain an appropriate California driver’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles and a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of a valid California Engineer-in-Training Certificate.

Other Requirements

• Per California Government Code, Title 1, Division 4, Chapter 8, Section 3100 “all public employees are hereby declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.”

Associate Engineer:

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, regulations and methods of engineering work in the areas of assignment as applied to the planning, design and construction, operation and water quality of water systems projects, or field operations involved in the construction and maintenance of water system facilities;
• design principles, strengths of materials and stress analysis in designing water supply, storage, transmission and distribution systems;
• California Department of Public Health and American Water Works Association standards;
• principles of organization, supervision and training;
• proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and writing practices;
• statistics and mathematical models;
• use of computer software commonly used in a water engineering environment;
• project scheduling and financial management; and
• principles of fire and building code requirements.

Ability to:

• Prepare accurate schedules, budgets, plans, specifications, cost estimates and engineering reports;
• make accurate engineering computations and drawings;
• plan and supervise, either in person or through subordinates, the design and construction of engineering projects in their professional field;
• conduct technical engineering research work, make detailed analyses and write comprehensive reports;
• prepare clear and concise records, reports, and correspondence;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• drive a vehicle depending upon job assignment; and
• travel to off-site work locations and meetings depending on job assignment.

Training and Experience:

• Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
• A Bachelor's degree in an engineering curriculum which is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET);

and;

• Three years of increasingly responsible engineering experience in the areas of assignment relating to water system facilities planning, design and construction, or water quality, including one year of supervisory and/or project management experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications

• Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles and satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California.
• Possession of a D2 Water Distribution Operator license issued by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) is required within one year of appointment.

Other Requirements

• Per California Government Code, Title 1, Division 4, Chapter 8, Section 3100 “all public employees are hereby declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.”

About Marin Water

The District provides high-quality drinking water to customers and visitors of its service area. The District is a medium-sized, municipal, water agency with a Board of Directors/General Manager organizational structure, 240 full-time employees and a $107,895,000 combined annual operating and capital budget for FY 2021. Annually, the District delivers water to 190,000 residents and businesses in the central and southern portions of Marin County and has stewardship responsibilities for 21,000 acres of pristine watershed lands on Mt. Tam. The District’s two water treatment plants and one finishing plant produce an average of 22 million gallons of water per day that are delivered to customers through 900+ miles of pipeline 95 pumping stations and 138 storage tanks.

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