Entry Level Water Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people-and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of Talented Employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible.
This recruitment may result in an Eligibility List*.
We are looking for an Engineering Technician I to join our Operational Technology (OT) Development and Implementation team. In this entry-level role, you will help maintain, support, and secure our critical SCADA system. You will learn the basic hands-on skills, tools, and procedures needed for this specialized field. This position involves performing routine, clear-cut tasks.
What You'll Do:

• Cybersecurity Liaison: Assist in responding to OT cybersecurity alerts and coordinate with Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC). Escalate alerts to subject matter experts, communicate alert statuses to stakeholders, and facilitate resolution of cybersecurity alerts.
• Hardware and Software Asset Management: Responsible for following asset management policies and procedures to ensure database contains only authorized assets and addressing any unauthorized assets identified. Maintain and track spare hardware inventory of SCADA
• SCADA System Support: Learn and assist with configuration, maintenance, and support for SCADA Assist with analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving SCADA system issues. Learn and assist with deployment of OT equipment, including installation, patching, configuration, support, and maintenance.

Schedule 9/80: Monday through Friday /Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday. Start times are no earlier than 6 am and ending times are no later than 6 pm.
Hybrid: Metropolitan's current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on
organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.
This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.
To view the full job description click here: Engineering Technician I
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: High school diploma or general education development test (GED), and
either two years of accredited college or university in engineering related coursework or two years of
relevant experience.
General Required Knowledge of: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry; design principles;
technical research, analysis and report preparation; and current office equipment and technology.
Corrosion Required Knowledge of: Corrosion science.
Maintenance Management Required Knowledge of: Maintenance planning practices.
Control Systems Required Knowledge of: None
General Required Skills and Abilities to: Perform calculations; read plans, specifications and
drawings; use current office equipment and technology; problem solve; prioritize and multi-task;
communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working
relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work independently and in a team environment;
and operate current office equipment including computers and supporting applications.
Corrosion Required Skills and Ability to: Learn to test and assess infrastructure and equipment.
Maintenance Management Required Skills and Ability to: Learn and assist with maintenance
planning processes and practices.
Control Systems Required Skills and Ability to: None
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
License(s): Valid California Class C Driver's License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.
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Benefits:
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Excellent working environment
For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)
ABOUT MWD
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com.
Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).
Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However, it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.
Eligibility List*: An eligibility list is a list of qualified candidates created when a job posting states that one will be established.
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications listed in the original posting and successfully pass all stages of the recruitment process-but are not selected for the initial vacancy-may be placed on this list for future openings.
The list may be used to invite candidates to participate in a selection interview for a future vacancy in the same classification / title (if there is one). The duration of the list depends on the applicable bargaining unit.
Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.
Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).
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