Infrastructure Water Engineer Jobs in California

Salary: $10,065.31 - $14,641.92 Monthly
Location : 613 E. Broadway, Room 100, Glendale, CA
Job Type: Salaried - Full-time
Job Number: 26-00133
Department: Glendale Water & Power Department
Division: GWP Water-Engineering
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
The Position
OPEN & PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION- ONE-YEAR PROBATIONARY PERIOD
This current recruitment is for the Water Engineering Division of Glendale Water & Power. The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be utilized by other Departments within the City.
This management position performs a variety of complex, professional field, and office civil engineering work related to the planning, design, maintenance, and operation of water infrastructure systems.
Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:
Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.
Manages major projects involving the supervision and preparation of plans, specifications, engineer's estimates, and reports involving the design, construction, and operation of water infrastructure systems such as potable/recycled water pipeline an associated improvements, pump stations, tanks, reservoirs, and treatment facilities.
Review and supervises the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for private development.
Solicits, reviews, analyzes, evaluates, and tracks bids, proposals, contracts, and agreements for compliance with City requirements and timely completion of projects.
Writes requests for proposals, requests for qualifications, project feasibility studies, work-related technical research, reports, and correspondence.
Coordinates with, supervises, and provides complex engineering and technical guidance to engineers, inspectors, consultants, contractors, vendors, other City Departments, and agencies in support of GWP Water projects to ensure compliance with City requirements.
Identifies, researches, gathers, and analyzes project design requirements including hydraulics, hydrology, existing utility plans, field data, materials, permitting, and other documents.
Prepares project meeting agendas, attend and conduct meetings, and prepare meeting minutes.
Prepares correspondence, graphs, exhibits, and reports in support of GWP Water projects.
Performs complex professional civil engineering calculations and design work for new facilities and necessary improvements/modifications to existing water systems.
Monitors project expenses and compliance with approved project budget.
Drafts City Council agenda memorandums, motions, ordinances, and resolutions.
Maintains efficient and effective working relationships with professional staff, field personnel, consultants, and contractors.
Attends and participate in GWP Commission, City Council, and other meetings as assigned.
Supervises employees of a lower classification in assigned engineering tasks. Assumes personal responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.
Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe efficient manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.
Minimum Requirements
An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Experience
Six years progressively responsible professional civil engineering experience, including three years in a responsible supervisory capacity in the Water Engineering.
Experience in municipal Water Engineering Work is highly desirable.
Education/Training
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
License(s)/Certification(s)
Valid Class C California driver's license. Registration as a Civil Engineer with the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of:
Civil Engineering.
Skill in:
Making independent judgments and decisions based on standard policy or procedure.
Ability to:
Provide exceptional customer service to all employees and vendors.
Analyze information.
Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet the standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period.
Effectively interact with, negotiate with and educate architects, contractors, buildings and the general public.
Enforce City code requirements while not arousing undue hostility.
Establish smooth working relationships, resolve interpersonal conflicts and foster a teamwork environment.
Lead, coach, instruct and motivate employees.
Maintain a strong customer service orientation in concert with regulatory responsibilities.
Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Read, write, communicate effectively and comprehend directions in English.
Other Characteristics
Willingness to:
Work necessary hours and times to accomplish goals, objectives and required tasks.
Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
Initiate, recommend and carry out personnel actions.
Promotional Eligibility
Any City of Glendale employee who meets the minimum qualifications for this position, has completed probation or six months of City employment, and is occupying a permanent full-time classification. Hourly City employees may be considered, provided that they furnish proof of continuous employment immediately preceding the final filing date, which would equal a minimum of six months of full-time service or 1040 part-time hours. (Civil Service Rule VIII 4-E).
Exceptional Customer Service PolicyThe City of Glendale values quality customer service and takes pride in the exceptional service provided by every employee. As a part of the Glendale team, we are dedicated to delivering courteous, considerate, and personalized attention to our diverse community and to one another.
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Selection Process
EVALUATION OF APPLICATION: Submitted Application will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the minimum requirements. Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process.
ORAL INTERVIEW: (Weight: 100%)To evaluate the applicant's experience, education, and general background for the position.
Candidates must pass the exam with a minimum score of 70.00% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
TIME AND PLACE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED. Evaluations will be based on the candidate's education and experience relevant to the position. Examinations will assess evaluate the candidate's education, experience, knowledge and skills related to the job. The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the examination components or their weighting. If changes are necessary, candidates will be informed of the specific examination components and their weight before the examination is administered. The selected candidate will undergo a background check, including Livescan fingerprinting. The City of Glendale complies with state and federal obligations to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with special needs are encouraged to inform the Human Resources Department at least five days before the first examination to ensure reasonable accommodations can be arranged. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract.
The City of Glendale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
The above listed benefits apply to full-time, salaried positions only.
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