Assistant Engineer I

National Education Association; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, life, and v

Tuition reimbursement

Public transportation reimbursements

On-site fitness center

Job summary

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is hiring an Assistant Engineer I to support the Power Operations & Planning section. You will assist with engineering studies, analyses, documentation, and compliance activities in a collaborative environment.

Hybrid work is allowed with two days in person weekly; learning from experienced engineers and contributing to meaningful projects is emphasized. A California drivers license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science/Computer Engineering by hired date.
• Valid California Class C Drivers License or equivalent at time of application.
• Sponsorship not required for employment in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Learn and assist with planning, coordinating, and supporting engineering projects related to bulk electric power systems.
• Learn and assist with engineering analyses using industry-standard software and quantitative methods.
• Prepare technical reports, correspondence, presentations, and engineering documents.
• Interpret bulk electric system reliability standards and help implement a compliance program.
• Maintain project records, databases, and official documents.
• Explore AI developments and help apply ML tools to improve reliability and efficiency.

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science/Computer Engineering

Tools

GE-PSLF

Powerworld

Aspen One-Liner

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 opening for Assistant Engineer I located at Headquarters, Los Angeles CA.

This recruitment may result in an eligibility list*.

As an Assistant Engineer in the Power Operations & Planning section of the Integrated Operations Planning & Support Services group you will learn from experienced professionals while assisting with engineering studies, technical analyses, project planning, field inspections, and the preparation of technical documents. This is an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience, develop your engineering skills, and contribute to meaningful projects in a collaborative team environment.

What You’ll Do

• Learns and assists with planning, coordinating, and supporting engineering projects related to Metropolitan’s bulk electric power systems such as transmission lines, substations, generators, bulk energy storage systems (BESS), large commercial and industrial loads, and other similar works.
• Learns and assists with performing engineering analyses using industry-standard power system analytical software suites (e.g. GE-PSLF, Powerworld, Aspen One‑Liner, etc.) and applying mathematical, statistical, and computational methods to evaluate data and support technical solutions.
• Learns and assists with preparing technical reports, correspondence, presentations, plans, and other engineering documentation using industry-standard software suites (e.g. Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint, Adobe, etc).
• Learns and assists with interpreting applicable bulk electric system reliability compliance standards, developing and implementing a compliance assurance program, and using industry-standard methodologies to document annual compliance obligations.
• Learns and assists with maintaining accurate project records, engineering documents, databases, and other official records in accordance with established procedures.
• Learns and assists with keeping abreast of developments regarding AI, particularly with regards to the electric utility industry, and assisting in using machine learning tools to streamline workflows and improve bulk electric system reliability and efficiency.

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

Schedule: 9/80, Monday through Friday with 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.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field by hired date.

Related degree is defined as: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science/Computer Engineering.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

License(s): Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

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

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 [phone] or email [e-mail]. 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 [phone] or [e-mail]. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. 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

Closes at 11:59 pm PST 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.

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).