Associate Engineer

Location: Campbell
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Associate Engineer Job Location: San Jose CA 95110 Onsite Requirements: California Professional Engineer PE License Hydraulic Modeling Experience; InfoWater or WaterGEMS Foundational understanding of capital planning processes and water system infrastructure, including pipelines, pumping stations, and storage facilities. Job Description: Position Summary: The Associate Engineer, Capital Planning at Client provides essential technical support for the Company's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), water resource planning, and regulatory initiatives. Reporting to the Engineering Unit Manager, Capital Planning, this position is designed for engineers who have recently earned their Professional Engineer (PE) license and are ready to apply their knowledge to real-world utility infrastructure challenges. The Associate Engineer performs engineering analyses, supports hydraulic modeling, and assists in the preparation of planning documents and regulatory filings. The role involves close coordination with senior engineers, analysts, and cross-functional teams, offering meaningful opportunities to build technical expertise and gain exposure to long-term infrastructure strategy in a regulated utility environment. Specific Responsibilities: Support a strong safety culture by following company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and best practices during field and office activities. Assist in the evaluation and development of capital improvement projects, including scope development, schedule preparation, and cost estimating under the guidance of senior staff. Contribute to planning documentation required for General Rate Case (GRC) filings, including technical support for cost justifications and infrastructure needs assessments. Perform preliminary engineering analyses, conduct feasibility reviews, and prepare planning-level evaluations of system improvements. Support the development, use, and maintenance of steady-state and extended period hydraulic models to analyze water system performance and assess project needs. Contribute to the preparation of Urban Water Management Plans, Water Loss Audits, and other state-mandated reporting requirements. Prepare technical documentation for fire flow requests and system capacity evaluations for development projects and infrastructure upgrades. Coordinate with departments such as Operations, GIS, Engineering Design, and Water Quality to collect data, align planning assumptions, and support collaborative planning activities. Participate in planning workflow improvement efforts and contribute to the development of internal tools, templates, and procedures. Engage in technical discussions and receive mentoring from senior engineers and planners to further develop planning, regulatory, and modeling expertise. Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities: Foundational understanding of capital planning processes and water system infrastructure, including pipelines, pumping stations, and storage facilities. Familiarity with hydraulic modeling software (e.g., InfoWater, WaterGEMS), GIS platforms, and CAD tools. Ability to interpret regulatory standards and engineering design criteria; familiarity with CPUC and state planning requirements is a plus. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to technical detail and documentation quality. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for use in technical documentation and team collaboration. Eagerness to learn, adapt, and grow in a collaborative team environment with an interest in utility infrastructure planning. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution. California State Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer is required. Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience in water or wastewater system planning, infrastructure design, or related utility engineering work. Experience with capital improvement programs, regulatory documentation, or hydraulic modeling tools is preferred. 3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply. This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future

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