Assistant Engineer (Wastewater Process Engineering and Asset Management)

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

Job summary

East Bay Municipal Utility District is seeking an Assistant Engineer to support the Wastewater Process Engineering and Asset Management group. The role focuses on optimizing treatment processes and evaluating innovative technologies at the Main Wastewater Treatment Plant, collaborating with operators and vendors.

The ideal candidate possesses knowledge in wastewater engineering, experimental design, data analysis, and technical reporting, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering curriculum accredited by ABET or CEIT.
• Two years of professional civil, electrical, mechanical, control systems, geotechnical, sanitary or structural engineering experience.
• California driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to develop new or improved wastewater treatment processes.
• Conduct field and laboratory tests and measurements.
• Perform calculations using engineering data.
• Troubleshoot process performance issues.
• Assist with compliance reports and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with operators, mechanics, technicians, and vendors.

Skills

Wastewater process engineering

Data handling & statistics

Experimental design

Technical report writing

Regulatory compliance

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree or CEIT

Job description

East Bay Municipal Utility District’s (EBMUD’s) Wastewater Process Engineering and Asset Management group is currently seeking an Assistant Engineer who is a motivated and energetic team player with experience in wastewater process engineering and/or wastewater-related research. In this role, the successful candidate will primarily be responsible for completing tasks involving optimization of treatment processes and evaluation of innovative technologies at EBMUD’s Main Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Duties and responsibilities typically include:

• Conducting research to develop new or improved processes for wastewater treatment.
• Conducting field/laboratory tests and measurements.
• Performing calculations using collected and compiled engineering data.
• Troubleshooting process performance issues.
• Recommending process improvements or optimizations.
• Working with vendors or consultants to obtain information necessary to complete evaluations.
• Assisting the Wastewater Department with meeting regulations by helping with the preparation of compliance reports.
• Collaborating with EBMUD personnel (including operators, mechanics, and technicians), other agencies, and contractors.
• Assisting with projects related to process engineering or unit processes.

The most competitive candidates will possess knowledge of:

• Wastewater process engineering principles (civil/chemical/environmental engineering, chemistry, microbiology, physics, hydraulics, etc.).
• Proper experimental design.
• Wastewater treatment plant operations and maintenance.
• Project management principles and practices(project budgeting, scope development, change management, etc.).
• Wastewater process modeling.
• Technical report writing.
• Preparing and delivering technical presentations.
• Wastewater treatment-related regulatory issues.
• Data handling and statistical analysis.
• Automated process monitoring and control systems.
• Engineering economic analyses (net present value comparison, lifecycle cost comparison, payback period analysis, etc.).

The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical, problem solving, and critical reasoning skills; excellent writing and verbal communication skills; and work extremely well with others. The ideal candidate will also be inquisitive, innovative, proactive, enthusiastic, open-minded, and detail oriented.

The salary range is $11,885 per month increasing to $12,479, $13,103, $13,758, and $14,446 after 6, 18, 30, and 42 months, respectively.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

1. A bachelor's degree in an engineering curriculum accredited by ABET or a California Engineer in Training Certificate.
2. Two years of professional civil, electrical, mechanical, control systems, geotechnical, sanitary or structural engineering experience, at a level comparable to or higher than EBMUD’s Junior Engineer classification, after obtaining the education outlined above. An advanced degree in an accredited engineering curriculum may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
3. Possession of a valid California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

To be considered under the "equivalent combination of education and experience" provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position.

For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.

1. Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com by 4:30 p.m., Friday, September 11, 2026. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.
2. Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part to advance to the next step in the selection process.
3. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, with those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position to be invited to a panel interview.
4. Successful candidates will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill the current regular vacancy, as well as others occurring over the next 12 to 24 months.
5. The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months. All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment. As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application. Please provide thorough, accurate descriptions of assignments you have personally performed. Should you respond with comments such as "see application" or "see resume" instead of addressing the questions directly, your application may not be considered.