Associate Engineer/ Engineer

Salary : $113,305.00 - $141,631.00 Annually
Location : City of Pasadena, CA
Job Type: Full -Time
Job Number: 26-074
Department: Water & Power
Division: Water Sys Operation & Maint
Opening Date: 12/04/2025
Closing Date: 1/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Associate Engineer (Water)

$54.47- $68.09 Hourly

$9,442.08- $11,802.58 Monthly

$113,305.00- $141,631.00 Annually
Engineer (Water)

$63.88- $79.85 Hourly

$11,072.83- $13,841.00 Monthly

$132,874.00- $166,092.00 Annually
Appointment will be made at the Associate Engineer or Engineer level depending on experience and qualifications.
The Pasadena Water and Power Department, Water Division, is seeking to fill two vacancies at either the Associate Engineer or Engineer level. One position works in the Water Facilities group and the other in the Water Resources & Planning group.

In the Water Facilities group, the Associate Engineer or Engineer will oversee design and construction, prepare specifications, and administer contracts for a variety of water infrastructure projects related to pipelines, groundwater wells, booster stations, reservoirs, and other water-related facilities. The incumbent will also make general engineering calculations, gather technical data, prepare reports, provide engineering support for operations and maintenance teams, and participate in the preparation of project budgets.

In the Water Resources & Planning group, the Associate Engineer or Engineer will focus on long-term water supply planning and integrated resource management. Key responsibilities include conducting water supply and demand projections, developing and updating master plans and integrated resources plans, preparing and checking for accuracy regulatory reports, supporting regional water resource coordination, and contributing to grant applications and funding strategies. The incumbent will be working on the Water System and Resources Plan ("WSRP") update, analyze data and modeling scenarios to inform sustainable water management decisions and support strategic planning efforts.

The ideal candidate for the Water Facilities group will possess a strong background in design and construction management, innovation, creativity, and strong interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain relationships with contractors, vendors, outside agencies, and internal staff.
The ideal candidate for the Water Resources & Planning grouptakes initiative and accountability on producing work products, with a focus on the details of the work content and the final product. They will also possess a strong background in data analysis and interpretation, supply and demand projections, interpersonal and communication skills, establishing and maintaining relationships with contractors, vendors, outside agencies, and internal staff.

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Essential Functions

The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the and job descriptions.

• Directs and prepares drawings and specifications for a variety of departmental projects or programs; makes general engineering calculations in connection with field and office assignments; conducts environmental studies and prepares reports and required documents; responds to complaints and recommends solutions; ensures safety requirements and standards; uses computer technology to solve problems and perform assignments.
• Participates in project management as part of a team; performs general engineering review analysis of designs and checks calculations; receives and checks applications and routine engineering plans submitted for permits; reviews for code compliance; prepares specifications for proposals; reviews designs and evaluates proposals; evaluates bids; negotiates terms; prepares agenda reports for contract award recommendations; prepares contracts; develops schedules; conducts job walks; performs routine inspections at project sites for conformance with specifications and standards; performs tests and evaluates performance; identifies problems and recommends solutions; monitors costs; confers with other professional and technical staff to coordinate work; writes and processes Change Orders.
• Coordinates, schedules, assigns, trains and evaluates the work of professional and para-professional personnel.
• Directs and prepares contract documents and specifications; prepares quantity and cost estimates for construction projects; serves as contract administrator for construction work; conducts surveys and studies; oversees installations; investigates problems in the field and at sites; exercises cost control; prepares and submits reports.
• Participates in the preparation of project budgets; monitors costs; conducts a variety of studies; prepares reports and maintains engineering records; purchases equipment and materials.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with contractors, vendors, outside agencies, the public and City staff; attends meetings; makes presentations; responds to complaints and claims against the City.
• Gathers technical data required for planning a wide variety of engineering projects; provides technical assistance to others on computerized programs, major projects and programs.
• Prepares a variety of documents and reports; assists in the preparation of grant funding applications.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this classification.

Qualification Guidelines

COMPETENCIES
The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.

• Attention to Detail - Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Professional Integrity & Ethics - Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing
• Negotiating - Reaching mutually satisfying agreements and compromises
• Analyzing & Interpreting Data- draws meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data.
• Critical thinking- analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims.
• Professional & Technical Expertise- applies technical subject matter to the job.
• Project Management- ensures that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives.
• Relationship Building- establishes rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships.
• Teamwork- collaborates with others to achieve shared goals. Enables constructive and productive group interaction.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Associate Engineer (Water):

• Graduation from college with a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• An Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate issued by the California State Board for Professional Engineers.
• Two years of recent professional experience in water resources and planning, and/or engineering and project management of water-related infrastructure.

Engineer (Water):

• Graduation from college with a Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• A professional Engineer license issued by the California State Board for Professional Engineers.
• Three years of recent professional experience in water resources and planning, and/or engineering and project management of water-related infrastructure.

SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process may consist of a training and experience evaluation, written exam, interview panel, department-level interviews and possibly an online assessment.

Probationary work period is one year.

VACANCY INFORMATION
There are currently two vacancies in the Water Engineering Division of the Water and Power Department.
Appointment will be made at the Associate Engineer or Engineer level depending on experience and qualifications.
The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future.
Special Requirements
Engineer Level - Must possess a valid Certification of Registration as Professional Engineer issued by the State of California.

Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS or an agency with CALPERS' reciprocity or who have more than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2% @ 62 benefit formula.

Employees who are current members of CalPERS or an agency with CalPERS' reciprocity, or who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency and employment with the City will be enrolled in the 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula.

All employees are required to pay the full employee contribution to CalPERS.

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The City is closed on alternate Fridays and most staff observe a 9/80 work schedule.
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Please note: A resume may NOT be submitted in lieu of a completed employment application, and a "see resume" response is not acceptable. You may attach a copy of your resume, but your employment history and other qualifications will only be considered from your application. Check the "yes" box to acknowledge this.

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To further assist us with reviewing your qualifications, please answer the following questions truthfully and completely. ALL questions on this form must be completed for your application to be considered valid. Your responses will be validated if you are considered one of the most qualified applicants. Please select "yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.

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The Water and Power Department may appoint at the Associate Engineer or Engineer level, depending on experience and qualifications. Please select your preference:

• Associate Engineer (Water)
• Engineer (Water)
• No preference / open to either level

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Have you graduated from college with a Bachelor's degree in engineering?

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Do you possess an Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers?

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Do you possess a Professional Engineer license issued by the California State Board for Professional Engineers?

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Please provide a list of recent projects you have worked on related to water resources & planning and/or design and construction of water-related infrastructure. If none, state N/A.
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Based on your response to the above (question 7). How many years of professional experience do you possess in water resources & planning, and/or engineering and project management of water-related infrastructure?

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• One Year
• Two Years
• Three Years
• Four or more years

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Please describe statistical or analytical decision tools you have used or developed and how the results were used for integrating water resources in a supply portfolio. If none, state N/A.
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