Civil Engineer

San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority; Mountain House (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority in Tracy, CA seeks qualified Civil Engineers at multiple levels. The roles provide a clear ladder from Junior to Senior Engineer, tied to Salary Grades 14, 18, 24 and 26, with progression based on experience and licensure.

Starting salaries vary from about $82k to $148k annually, depending on the level attained. The Authority offers evolving responsibilities, professional development, and opportunities to work on important water resources projects in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field by appointment date.
• EIT certificate with 0–2 years experience for Junior level.
• 3–5 years of civil engineering experience for Assistant level; Master's may substitute.
• Ten or more years for Senior level with PE licensure; project/resident engineer experience preferred.

Skills

Team leadership

Project coordination

Civil engineering knowledge

CAD drafting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate

Professional Engineer licensure (CA)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Notice of Employment Opportunity

CIVIL ENGINEER, TRACY

Application Deadline: Open until filled; first review date 10/15/2026

Starting Salary (depending on experience, generally at Step I): Junior Engineer, Salary Grade 14 $ 82,156.54 Assistant Engineer, Salary Grade 18 $106,126.60 Associate Engineer, Salary Grade 24 $135,017.35 Senior Engineer, Salary Grade 26 $148,519.10

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications:

• Junior: The equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field obtained by the time of appointment, or possession of an Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) certificate and 0 to 2 years' experience. This class is distinguished by the reliance on instructions and pre-established guidelines. Works under immediate supervision and does not typically require exercising independent judgment.
• Assistant: The equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field. In addition, three (3) to five (5) years of professional level civil engineering experience. (Possession of a Master's degree in a Civil Engineering field or a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience.) Or possession of an Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) certificate with 3 to 5 years of professional level civil engineering experience. This class is distinguished by the ability to lead others, a certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Works under supervision, typically reports to a supervisor or a manager.
• Associate: Possession of valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration. In addition, the equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field; and five or more years of professional level civil engineering experience, two years of which must have been in a position which involved serving as project engineer or resident engineer on civil engineering related projects. (Possession of a Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the project, or resident engineer level experience) This class is distinguished by the ability to lead others, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Relies on judgment and experience, typically reports to a supervisor or a manager. It is distinguished from the other classes by the depth and breadth of the duties, performing the most complex functions with a high degree of proficiency and concurrent need for extensive an intense experience in civil engineering functions.
• Senior: Possession of valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration. In addition, the equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering field; and ten (10) or more years of professional level mechanical engineering experience, five (5) years of which must have been in a position which involved serving as project engineer or resident engineer on construction projects. (Possession of a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the project, or resident engineer level experience) This class is distinguished by the ability to lead others, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Relies on judgment and experience, typically reports to a supervisor or a manager. It is distinguished from the other classes by the depth and breadth of the duties, performing the most complex functions with a high degree of proficiency and concurrent need for extensive an intense experience in mechanical engineering functions.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

• Junior: This is the entry level in the professional engineering series. Under direct supervision, performs difficult and complex technical engineering support work involved with the operation, maintenance and repair projects and programs for the Authority facilities; may act as project planner/coordinator on repair, maintenance and construction projects; may participate on a project team on Civil Engineering Department projects & programs; may perform survey work on a survey crew, and may do manual and computer aided drafting work.
• Assistant: Under general supervision, performs difficult and complex technical engineering support work involved with the operation, maintenance and repair projects and programs for the Authority facilities; may act as project planner/coordinator on repair, maintenance and construction projects; may participate on a project team on Civil Engineering Department projects & programs; may perform survey work on a survey crew, and may do manual and computer aided drafting work.
• Associate/Sen