Associate Engineer

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; La Verne (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, life,vision

401(k) with matching and 457 plan

Pension via CalPERS

Tuition reimbursement

Training and advancement opportunities

Public transportation reimbursements

Job summary

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California in La Verne, CA, is seeking an Associate Engineer to protect critical water infrastructure by designing and implementing cathodic protection measures.

You will perform on-site condition assessments of pipelines and treatment facilities, use enterprise GIS to manage data, and collaborate with design engineers, operations personnel, and external agencies to support asset management and project execution.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field with four years of relevant experience, or Master's with two years at Associate Engineer II level.
• Relevant experience: designing cathodic protection systems and corrosion control testing.
• Certification/license requirements: valid California Class C Driver's License at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and implement cathodic protection measures.
• Collaborate with design engineers, operations personnel, and external agencies for project execution and asset management.
• Perform on-site assessments of pipelines and water treatment facilities to support asset management.
• Utilize enterprise GIS to gather, manage, and analyze assessment data.

Skills

Cathodic protection design

Corrosion control

GIS data analysis

On-site assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Enterprise GIS

Job description

Associate Engineer

Job Locations US-CA-La Verne.

Job ID 2026-3380.

Org Data : Descr Linked F E Weymouth Filtration Plant.

Posted Date 5 hours ago (9/1/2026 11:03 AM).

Application Filing Period September 01, 2026 - October 01, 2026 @ 11:59 pm PST.

Number of Openings 1.

Min USD $60.31/Hr.

Max USD $79.20/Hr.

Work Schedule 4/10 Fulltime.

Group ENGINEERING SERVICES GROUP.

Section INFRASTRUCTURE RELIABILITY.

Unit INFRASTRUCTURE UNIT.

Team CORROSION ENGINEERING TEAM.

Bargaining Unit Name / Code 02 - AFSCME.

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 the Associate Engineer role located at our Weymouth location.

This recruitment may result in an eligibility list*.

In this role, you'll serve as a Associate Engineer, utilizing technical expertise to protect critical water infrastructure. You'll develop, design, and implement cathodic protection measures; perform on-site condition assessments of pipelines and treatment facilities; and utilize enterprise GIS to manage data and drive asset management programs. This is an opportunity to apply your knowledge of corrosion control, ensure industry standards are met, and play a key role in safeguarding the region's water systems.

What You'll Do

• Develop, design, and implement cathodic protection measures.
• Collaborate with design engineers, operations personnel, and external agencies to ensure project execution and asset management.
• Perform on-site assessments of pipelines, water treatment facilities, and related water infrastructure to support asset management programs.
• Utilize an enterprise geographical information system (GIS) to gather, manage, and analyze assessment data.

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

Schedule: 4/10. Start times no earlier than 6 AM and end times no later than 6PM.

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 and four years of relevant experience, of which two years must have been at the Assistant Engineer II level;

or

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years of relevant experience which must have been at the Assistant Engineer II level.

Relevant Experience is defined as: a combination of experience designing cathodic protection systems for pipelines, treatment facilities, or other critical infrastructure; and corrosion control testing and pipeline condition assessment.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations:

License(s): Valid California Class C Driver's License or equivalent that allows you to drive during your employment is 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
• Public transportation reimbursements

* Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: 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.

Application Filing Period: Closes at 11:59 pm PT 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.

Eligibility List*: An eligibility list is a list of qualified candidates created when a job posting states that one will be established.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications listed in the original posting and successfully pass all stages of the recruitment process-but are not selected for the initial vacancy-may be placed on this list for future openings.

The list may be used to invite candidates to participate in a selection interview for a future vacancy in the same classification / title (if there is one). The duration of the list depends on the applicable bargaining unit.

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).

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