Assistant Engineer I

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major water utility agency in La Verne seeks an Assistant Engineer I to support contract administration and field inspections. This entry-level role is designed for recent civil or mechanical engineering graduates. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and professional growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans

401(k) plan with matching contribution

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or entry‑level experience in civil or mechanical engineering.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent required at application time.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for contract administration, materials testing, and field inspection.
• Assist in performing construction inspections for compliance.
• Collaborate with design engineers and project managers.
• Learn and apply engineering standards and specifications.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university

Job description

Assistant Engineer I

Job Location: US-CA-La Verne

Job ID: 2025-3139

Posted: October 21, 2025 8:46 AM (approx 3 hours ago)

Application Filing Period: October 21 2025 – November 21 2025, 4:30 PM PST

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: $47.85–$62.99 per hour

Schedule: 5/8 (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM), Monday through Friday

Group: ENGINEERING SERVICES GROUP

Section: INFRASTRUCTURE RELIABILITY

Unit: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT UNIT

Team: CONSTRUCTION MGMT TEAM 2

Overview

We are looking for a special individual to serve as our next Assistant Engineer I within our Construction Management Unit.

As an Assistant Engineer I, you will support and learn key aspects of contract administration, materials testing, and field inspection on major public works construction projects. You will learn and assist with performing construction inspections to ensure standards of civil or mechanical engineering are complied with. This entry-level role is designed to provide hands‑on experience while ensuring that construction activities and materials comply with established standards and specifications.

In this role you will work closely with design engineers, project managers, construction managers, operations staff, technical experts, and external agencies, gaining exposure to a wide range of engineering disciplines. This is an exciting opportunity to begin your career in a challenging, collaborative environment with broad potential for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for contract administration, materials testing, and field inspection on major public works construction projects.
• Assist in performing construction inspections to ensure compliance with civil or mechanical engineering standards.
• Collaborate with design engineers, project managers, construction managers, operations staff, technical experts, and external agencies.
• Assist in learning and applying engineering standards and specifications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Recent graduate or entry‑level experience in civil or mechanical engineering.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registration Requirements

License(s): Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at 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
• Excellent working environment
• Public transportation reimbursements; Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
• On‑site fitness center

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.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should call (213) 217‑7738 or email [e-mail].

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).

Application Filing Period

The application period closes at 4:30 PM PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However the filing period may close prior to the end date if sufficient applications have been received, or may be extended if necessary.

Qualifying Experience

Your resume must include for each position the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If employment was part‑time, 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).