Engineering Technician

California Water Service Group; Hawaii; On-site; USD 60,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

California Water Service Hawaii Water Service is seeking an Engineering Technician to support asset management and GIS databases, working with the engineering team in Waikoloa, Hawaii. The role involves field coordination, data validation, and project documentation.

The position requires an Associate degree or vocational certificate, proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, MAXIMO, CAD, and strong organizational skills. A Hawaii driver’s license is expected. Salary range is $59,700–$107,500 (DOE).

Qualifications

• Associates degree or related certificate required.
• Proficiency with GIS and asset management concepts preferred.
• Experience with CAD/drafting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering staff in capital project activities and documentation.
• Create construction-level CAD drawings under supervision.
• Research existing infrastructure using GIS data, maps, and drawings.
• Maintain GIS datasets and asset registry for accuracy and integrity.
• Plan, coordinate, and document work using data systems and records.

Skills

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Organized

Analytical thinking

Education

Associates degree or vocational certificate in a related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

MAXIMO

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

California Water Service Job Description: California Water Service Group invites you to build a meaningful career with the third‑largest publicly traded water utility. Guided by our mission to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services, we are dedicated to improving quality of life for the customers, communities, and employees we serve. Our culture is grounded in core values—integrity, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship and reflected in our recognition as a Top Workplace®, a Great Place to Work®, and a J.D. Power leader in customer satisfaction for multiple years. Join Cal Water and be part of a purpose‑driven organization where your work makes a lasting impact.

The Engineering Technician is to perform variety of professional duties in support and maintenance of Hawaii Water Service's Asset Management and Geographic Information System databases and capabilities as well support the greater engineering team as assigned. This position is located in Waikoloa, Hawaii.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides support to Engineering staff in all aspects of capital project delivery, including RFP writing, contract formatting, as-built review, etc.
• Proficiency in ESRI’s Geographic Information Software (ArcGIS Pro) and knowledge of Enterprise Asset Management Software (MAXIMO).
• With specific direction from an engineer or supervisor, creates construction level drawings in CAD.
• Conducts research on existing infrastructure using databases, maps, drawings, photos and paper files, with limited support.
• Communicates with HWS employees from other groups, departments, and districts to collect data, complete requests, and coordinate as necessary.
• Properly documents work and maintain records in databases and paper files.
• Operates specific hardware such as large format printers and scanners.
• Work with other technicians and operators to complete topographic surveys in the field using GPS devices.
• Utilizes enterprise asset management systems to maintain asset registry and monitor work management.
• Performs validation on data ensuring integrity and conformance with specifications.
• Planning, scheduling, coordinating, budgeting, and records management using data systems.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of HWS GIS data using GIS and other software.
• Under limited direction from supervisor performs a variety of difficult technical editing duties to maintain HWS GIS datasets.
• Follows established procedures to generate HWS specific mapping products such as static maps, web maps, datasets, tables, charts, or reports to meet customer requirements.
• Provide support for establishment of QA/QC procedures and techniques.
• Research source documents such as as-builts, map corrections, and easements to verify the completeness prior to GIS input.
• Operates a provided company vehicle for travel to field locations.
• Commitment to the Company’s Continuous Improvement process.
• Performs work on‑site in the assigned office location.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree or vocational certificate in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel and Access.
• GIS/database experience required.
• MAXIMO experience is desirable.
• AutoCAD drafting experience desirable.
• Strong computer skills and/or programming experience are desirable.
• Knowledge of contemporary office equipment (scanners, copier, plotting, etc.)
• Valid Hawaii State Driver’s License.
• Basic knowledge of water, wastewater systems, assets, algebraic calculations and scientific terminology.
• Excellent verbal, written, communication skills, organized and detail oriented.

Salary Range: $59,700 -$107,500 (DOE)

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.