Hybrid Water Resources Associate Engineer

Valley Water; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework program

Job summary

Valley Water in San Jose, CA seeks an Associate Engineer (2 positions, PE not required) to perform primary technical review of land development and infrastructure plans, focusing on hydraulic and geotechnical analyses to protect water resources and facilities.

The ideal candidate has four years of engineering experience, strong writing and communication skills, and demonstrates leadership in supervising staff and coordinating with cities and the county; hybrid telework options are available and

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of professional engineering experience with public works or land development.
• Ability to review and impose conditions for approval of projects with CEQA implications.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, geotechnical, and geomorphological analyses.
• Experience interpreting construction plans and engineering documents.
• Ability to coordinate with cities, county, and internal units on permits and right of way.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate encroachment permits, ensure CEQA compliance and land rights scope.
• Lead primary technical review of land development and infrastructure plans.
• Represent Valley Water in public meetings and supervise assistant engineers.
• Respond to public records requests and prepare Board communications.
• Negotiate licenses, cost-share agreements, and land rights transfers.

Skills

Staff supervision

Project management

Engineering principles

Water resources

Construction plans

Engineering studies

Engineering calculations

Technical reports

Regulatory compliance

Technical research

Software proficiency

Multi-tasking

Decision making

Communication

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate or equivalent

Job description

Valley Water in San Jose, CA seeks an Associate Engineer (2 positions, PE not required) to perform primary technical review of land development and infrastructure plans, focusing on hydraulic and geotechnical analyses to protect water resources and facilities.

The ideal candidate has four years of engineering experience, strong writing and communication skills, and demonstrates leadership in supervising staff and coordinating with cities and the county; hybrid telework options are available and