<h2>The Position</h2>Advance your career as an Assistant Engineer (Electrical or Control Systems) with an industry-leading water and wastewater utility. The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) is a public agency that delivers water to over 1.5 million customers in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The 332-square-mile water system service area includes 20 incorporated cities and 15 unincorporated communities. Virtually all the water provided by EBMUD comes from a 577-square-mile protected area of the Mokelumne River and is collected in the Pardee Reservoir located 38 miles northeast of Stockton. EBMUD has a large and complex network of supply, transmission, treatment, and distribution facilities that include 6 treatment plants, approximately 150 pumping plants, 165 reservoirs, 30 rate control stations and 75 regulators.This position is part of the Industrial Control System (ICS) Engineering Group within the Engineering and Construction Department’s Design Division. The ICS Engineering Group provides control system design and integration services for a wide range of EBMUD facilities, including water treatment plants, distribution reservoirs, rate control stations, regulators, and pumping plants.Engineers in this group develop and maintain standardized ICS hardware and software platforms and ensure these standards are consistently applied across EBMUD projects. Staff work as members of multi disciplinary design teams and are responsible for delivering complete ICS designs for capital improvement projects. Typical design responsibilities include preparing construction drawings and specifications such as piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&amp;IDs), electrical site plans, conduit and cable schedules, and wiring diagrams.ICS Engineers also support projects through construction by developing and deploying ICS applications. This includes configuration and programming of distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), operator interface terminals (OIT), and remote telemetry units (RTU). Staff test and commission these applications, provide training for Operations and Maintenance personnel, and work closely with commissioning teams to ensure that completed systems operate reliably and meet EBMUD’s requirements.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.<h2>Requirements</h2>1. Bachelor's degree in an ABET accredited engineering curriculum OR a California (CA) EIT (Engineer-in-Training) Certificate.2. Two years of professional electrical or control systems engineering experience.3. A valid California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.Must possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the position including both office and field duties. Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must be willing to work overtime and 24/7 standby when needed.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 http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.<h2>The Selection Process</h2>1. Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com by 4:30 p.m., Friday, September 11, 2026. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.2. Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part in order 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 tentatively scheduled for October or November 2026.4. 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.<h2>Supplemental Information</h2>The Evaluation of Training and Experience is the first stage of the selection process. Your responses to these supplemental application questions and your regular EBMUD application will be evaluated on a competitive basis and only candidates passing the competitive application review will continue in the selection process. Therefore, you should describe your work experience clearly, thoroughly, and accurately. Be sure to include your employer's name and the time period of the experience you are describing. Be specific and succinct. Your responses should demonstrate your ability to write concise and well-organized documents using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.The questions cover a range of work responsibilities. Although you may use the same experience as the basis for answering more than one question, describing a variety of experience, that you have personally performed will provide the panel with a better understanding of the breadth and depth of your experience. When describing your experience, please confine your remarks to 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. NOTE: Any experience mentioned in your supplemental responses must be represented in your work history in your application.PLEASE NOTE: While we understand applicants may use various tools to support the preparation of their materials, responses that appear to be primarily generated by AI tools, without meaningful personalization or demonstration of the applicant’s own qualifications, may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Assistant Engineer (Electrical or Control Systems)

The Position East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) has two (2) Part-Time (PT) Student Intern positions: &bull; One (1) position in the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (OIGA) The position is based in Sacramento at 1121 L St Suite 809, Sacramento, CA 95814 &bull; One (1) position in the Customer & Community Services (CCS) Department - Customer Services Support Division. This position is based in Oakland at EBMUD's Administration Building: 375 11th Street, Oakland, CA 94607. PT Student Interns are expected to work full-time during school breaks and part-time (approximately 19 hours a week) during the academic year. The position may offer some hybrid schedule opportunities, however throughout the entire internship, PT Student Interns are expected to be available for on-site work at their respective reporting locations. EBMUD, headquartered in Oakland, is an environmentally and socially progressive, publicly owned utility providing drinking water service to approximately 1.4 million customers in 20 cities and 16 unincorporated communities in portions of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, and wastewater treatment services for more than 740,000 customers in the East Bay. OIGA Student Intern The OIGA Student Intern will gain skills in how to research a policy issue, analyze a bill, communicate with staff about the impacts of a bill on the District, write a bill review, and communicate District positions to associations, other water agencies, and legislators and their staff. Engineers who are interested in management positions will greatly benefit from having public policy experience that helps them understand how legislation can affect their jobs in the future and how politics work. Organization-specific sample duties include, but are not limited to: &bull; Assist OIGA staff in obtaining data and information for use in advocacy on legislative issues &bull; Assist in preparing written materials for use in the advocacy on legislative issues of interest. &bull; Attend legislative committee hearings where bills of interest to the District are being considered and monitor proceedings &bull; Assist in tracking and summarizing disposition of bills which have been identified as having potential impact on District operations CCS Student Intern The CCS Student Intern will gain hands-on experience in utility meter-to-cash operations, business process improvement, knowledge management, and digital transformation initiatives. Interns will gain practical skills and institutional knowledge in business operations, emerging technologies, and customer service functions that position them as strong candidates for future roles within the District, particularly in business operations, Customer Information Systems (CIS) and customer service functions. Organization-specific sample duties include, but are not limited to: &bull; Supporting Customer Services Support Operations by assisting with billing analysis, account research, and tracking of arrears, payment arrangements, and customer program participation &bull; Assisting with CIS-related activities, including documenting business processes, supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT), validating data, and helping track defects or enhancements &bull; Coordinating with vendors (e.g. print/mail, eBill, payment platforms), researching Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions and emerging technologies and supporting process improvements &bull; Developing and maintaining reports and dashboard (Excel, Python, R, or other tools) to monitor key metrics such as billing accuracy, service orders, customer inquiries, and program performance &bull; Supporting special projects, knowledge management initiatives, including reviewing existing workflows, identifying documentation gaps, preparing communications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams (Information Systems Department, Finance, Wastewater, Field Operations, etc.) Preferred Qualifications: For both OIGA and CCS Student Intern positions: &bull; Strong analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills &bull; Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to collaborate across departments &bull; Proficiency with online meeting and collaboration tools &bull; Ability to research, analyze, and document business processes and recommend improvements &bull; Self-awareness, empathy, adaptability, and strong customer service orientation &bull; Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information &bull; Experience working within structured processes, deadlines, and documentation requirements &bull; Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook) If applying to the OIGA Student Intern position: o Interest in learning about potential careers in public policy. o Coursework and/or demonstrated experience in one of the following subject areas: Political science, public policy/administration, communications, law, economics, and/or engineering (for individuals interested in management positions/leadership roles). If applying to the CCS Student Intern position: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills in business process improvement, knowledge management, and emerging technologies, including SaaS applications o Coursework and/or demonstrated experience in one of the following subject areas business administration, information systems, industrial/organizational psychology and data analytics, or organizational change management EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals over forty years of age, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical, including AIDS and HIV), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy, pregnancy disability leave status, or any other status protected by federal, state and/or local laws. Requirements Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience, which has led to the acquisition of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated above. Typical ways of acquiring these knowledge, skills, and abilities are either: 1. Current enrollment in a four-year college with junior standing or higher with a major related to the available position assignment(s); or, 2. Current enrollment in a graduate degree program related to the available position assignment(s); or, 3. Recent (within 12 months) graduation from a four-year college with a degree related to the available position assignment(s). OTHER REQUIREMENTS: &bull; Perform other duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS: &bull; Office environment utilizing a computer PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: &bull; Must possess physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the job, including sitting, standing, or bending for prolonged periods of time. The Selection Process Visit www.ebmud.com to submit your EBMUD application online by Friday, November 13, 2026. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted. Application materials faxed, mailed or delivered to EBMUD will not be accepted. Applicants presenting the best combination of job-related qualifications will be reviewed for further consideration. NOTE: The recruitment for these part-time positions will not result in the establishment of a civil service list. 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. Supplemental Information 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.

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