Assistant Engineer – Electrical & Control Systems (Water)

East-Bay-Municipal-Utility-District-; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) invites applications for an Assistant Engineer (Electrical or Control Systems) in Oakland. The ICS Engineering Group designs and implements control systems across treatment plants, reservoirs, and pumping facilities.

You will develop standard ICs hardware/software, produce P&IDs, and support commissioning to ensure reliable operation. The role involves testing, training, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an ABET-accredited engineering curriculum OR a California EIT certificate.
• Two years of professional electrical or control systems engineering experience.
• Valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record; willingness to overtime and standby.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction drawings and specifications (P&IDs, electrical site plans, conduit/cable schedules, wiring diagrams).
• Develop and deploy ICs applications: configuration and programming of DCS/PLC/OIT/RTU.
• Test and commission applications and train Operations & Maintenance personnel.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Control systems

DCS/PLC programming

Field work

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

CA EIT certificate

Tools

PLC programming

DCS programming

OIT interfaces

Job description

East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) invites applications for an Assistant Engineer (Electrical or Control Systems) in Oakland. The ICS Engineering Group designs and implements control systems across treatment plants, reservoirs, and pumping facilities.

You will develop standard ICs hardware/software, produce P&IDs, and support commissioning to ensure reliable operation. The role involves testing, training, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.