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Water Utility Asset Management Assistant Engineer I/II

Salary

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Location

CA, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

01938-E

Division

Integrated Water Management

Unit

Business Support and Asset Management

Opening Date

10/30/2025

Closing Date

11/11/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Assistant Engineer I - Civil: $112,985.60 - $144,539.20

Assistant Engineer II - Civil: $124,696.00 - $159,619.20

Overview:

Join Valley Water's Operational Asset Management Team and launch your engineering career with hands-on experience improving critical water systems through analytics and innovation!

Valley Water manages an integrated water-resources system serving Santa Clara County with wholesale water supply, groundwater management, flood protection, and stream stewardship. Our Business Support & Asset Management Unit provides operational and strategic asset management support to the Water Utility Enterprise and to our Fleet & Facilities Management teams. The unit supports the lifecycle of our assets—from planning and design through operation & maintenance to rehabilitation, replacement, and disposal.

This entry-level position is in our Operational Asset Management Team, where you will perform engineering and data analysis assignments that support the planning, maintenance, and rehabilitation of pipeline, pump station, and treatment plant assets. Working under the guidance of technical and engineering staff, you will help move the organization toward more condition-based and predictive maintenance strategies, improve asset data system integration, and develop dashboards and tools that combine information from Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP), Asset Management planning tools (AMPT), and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for business reporting and analysis.

Our Commitment:

We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We believe every member of our team brings unique perspectives that enhance our ability to serve the public effectively. By fostering a workplace with employees from the communities we serve, we broaden our collective understanding of the world around us and strengthen our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.

About Valley Water:

Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San José, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

+ Assisting technical staff in developing enhancements to asset registration and data hierarchy processes.

+ Assisting engineering staff with condition assessments, failure mode analyses, and reliability and risk assessments for assets.

+ Helping shift maintenance planning from time-based to usage and condition-based strategies.

+ Assisting with designing solutions for the continual improvement of data quality and integrity in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and the Asset Management planning tool.

+ Supporting annual maintenance work plans and budgets for the raw water, treated water, and purified water business areas.

+ Developing asset management dashboards and reports from SCADA, CMMS, AMPT, ERP, and the CIP using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Google Data Studio/Looker Studio.

+ Attending site meetings, field visits, and equipment inspections as required.

+ Contributing to the continuous improvement of asset management tools, processes, and documentation.

Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:

Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.

Assistant Engineer I - Civil

Knowledge of:

+ Principles, practices, concepts, and standards of engineering as applied to assigned field/specialty of engineering.

+ Principles, practices, concepts, and standards of water resources management, natural resource management, engineering, hydrogeology, geology, hydrology, hydraulics, and/or environmental sciences.

+ Principles and practices of numerical modeling and analysis, forecasting and risk analysis, and statistical analysis.

+ Principles, practices, theories, and methods of water supply planning, operations, and management, groundwater monitoring, contamination, and protection, water quality, and long-term water supply modeling and analysis.

+ Principles of mathematics and its application to engineering work.

+ Practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective and technical reports.

+ Office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.

+ English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.

+ Principles and techniques for providing customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.

+ Each employee shall possess a reasonable understanding of their roles and responsibilities as defined in the District’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program.

Ability to:

+ Apply engineering principles, practices, concepts, and standards to engineering problems.

+ Apply water resources principles, practices, concepts, and standards to water supply planning, operations, and management, groundwater monitoring, contamination, and protection, and water quality problems.

+ Prepare, understand, and interpret construction plans, specifications, drawings, and other engineering documents.

+ Perform engineering and statistical calculations.

+ Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present technical engineering information and data in an effective manner.

+ Learn to independently conduct comprehensive engineering studies, investigations, and analyses.

+ Learn, interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, and District engineering policies and procedures.

+ Learn to conduct engineering research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical reports.

+ Use office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.

+ Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.

+ Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

+ Effectively represent the unit and the District in meetings with contractors, engineers, developers, architects, a variety of outside agencies, and the general public.

+ Organize and prioritize multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.

+ Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines, and best engineering practices.

+ Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Training:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a field related to assigned functional area(s).

OR

Possession of a valid California Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate with two (2) years of associated paraprofessional engineering experience.

Assistant Engineer II - Civil

In addition to the qualifications for the Assistant Engineer I – Civil:

Knowledge of:

+ Principles and practices of project budgeting, cost estimation, funding, project management, and contract administration.

+ Recent and on-going engineering related developments, including information technology, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of assigned area of responsibility.

+ Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.

Ability to:

+ Independently conduct comprehensive engineering studies, investigations, and analyses.

+ Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, and District engineering policies and procedures.

+ Conduct engineering research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical reports.

Training:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a field related to assigned functional area(s).

OR

Possession of a valid California Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate with two (2) years of associated paraprofessional engineering experience.

Experience:

Two (2) years of professional engineering experience.

License or Certificate:

State of California as a Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Required License or Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

To review the Classification Specification, please click here (https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/CS%20Assistant%20Engineer%20I-II%20Civil%205-2019.pdf)

Business Support & Asset Management Unit (Position Code 156)

Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite, after completion of the probationary period (up to one year).

Selection Process

(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.

(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.

NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.

Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.

Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.

Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.

Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.

The Santa Clara Valley Water District, now known as Valley Water, offers a comprehensive benefit package including, vacation, holidays, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, EAP, life and disability insurance. In addition, Valley Water participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). To view a summary of benefits, clickhere (https://www.valleywater.org/benefits)

01

I acknowledge that I have entered my Work Experience and Education on the employment application, and I am aware these are required fields. If they are not completed, the application is considered incomplete, and I will be disqualified as an applicant for the position.

+ Yes

+ No

02

Please answer the supplemental questions thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the application) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process. Responses that refer to attachments (e.g., “see resume”) will not be considered. Each question must be answered in full to ensure a fair and complete evaluation. I have read this information and am aware of the importance of responses to the supplemental questions.

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you have a college degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, or Systems Engineering, or other related engineering field?

+ Yes

+ No

04

How many years of professional engineering experience do you have?

+ None

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 years or more

05

Please describe your education, training, and professional experience that make you a strong fit for a position in water utility asset management. In your response, include how your background relates to the operation and maintenance of pipelines, pump stations, water treatment plants, or similar facilities.

06

Describe your knowledge and experience in completing school or job assignments related to data systems and analytics, including any experience you have with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and business intelligence and data visualization platforms (such as Power BI, Tableau, or Google Data Studio/Looker Studio).

07

Please list the full name of the regular/permanent Valley Water employee who referred you to this position (only one name will be accepted, so if multiple are listed, the first name provided will be documented as the referring employee). If this does not apply to you, write "N/A".

08

Employment with Valley Water requires employees to take an Oath as a Disaster Service Worker within California and to live within 150 miles of Valley Water Headquarters in San Jose, California by the start date. Valley Water does not cover relocation costs. If you live further than 150 miles from Valley Water Headquarters, please discuss your willingness to relocate if offered the position. If this does not apply to you, write "N/A".

Required Question

Employer

Santa Clara Valley Water District (CA)

Address

5750 Almaden Expressway

San Jose, California, 95118

Phone

1-408-630-2260

Website

https://www.valleywater.org

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