Associate Civil Engineer (Wastewater Project and Construction Management)

East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) is currently seeking a motivated, experienced, and team-oriented Associate Civil Engineer to join the Wastewater Departments Project and Construction Management (PCM) Section. PCM section staff support implementation of the Wastewater Departments $480 million five-year Capital Improvement Program typically as construction managers of complex wastewater collection and treatment system infrastructure improvement and expansion projects as well as project managers for multi-disciplinary consultant design teams. This position provides unique opportunities to gain both construction and design management experience while working on wastewater treatment plant upgrades and traditional infrastructure rehabilitation projects.

The most competitive candidates will possess significant knowledge and experience in project management, design and construction management with a general understanding of wastewater treatment and conveyance processes and experience working in operating facilities. This individual should have experience in leading cross-functional engineering disciplines, preparing designs, managing consultants, directing the work of other engineers, and preparing and delivering technical presentations. The candidate should also possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrate good interpersonal skills with a teamwork-based approach, and work independently with minimal supervision.

The typical work week for this position requires staff to be present in the office for a minimum of three days per week.

Specific job duties include:

Managing the project construction phase by preparing and understanding construction contract documents (plans and specifications), understanding construction techniques, reviewing submittals and requests for information, negotiating change orders and claims, preparing cost estimates and project schedules, performing testing/training/startup activities, and managing the overall project budget, scope, and schedule.

To a lesser extent, managing the project design phase by preparing and administering consultant contracts; preparing supplementary design tasks; developing scope, budget, and schedule; reviewing engineering calculations and technical memoranda; identifying and recommending alternatives; resolving key issues; preparing project feasibility studies and life-cycle cost analyses; identifying and mitigating project risks; and developing construction documents.

The salary range is $12,842 per month increasing to $13,484, $14,158, $14,866, and $15,609 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 bachelors degree in an ABET-accredited civil engineering curriculum OR a California EIT Certificate.

2.Two years of civil engineering experience at a level comparable to or higher than EBMUDs Assistant Engineer class (four years professional level experience subsequent to obtaining the degree).

3.California registration as a Professional Civil Engineer.

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

1.Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com by 4:30 p.m., Friday, August 15, 2025. 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 receiving a passing score 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.

6.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.