Assistant Engineer / Associate Engineer (DOQ)

Overview

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Assistant Engineer or Associate Engineer to join our Asset Management Unit. This role supports the long-term reliability and performance of the Agency's asset portfolio while minimizing total lifecycle costs. Responsibilities include field and technical engagement with IEUA's equipment and systems to improve operational efficiency, enhance reliability, and reduce downtime. The position involves assessing risk, driving innovation, and streamlining workflows through cross-departmental collaboration. Whether you're focused on capital planning, asset optimization, or real-world engineering problem-solving, this role offers a dynamic career path at the intersection of engineering and asset stewardship.

Education, Training, and Experience

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline, and :

Assistant Engineer :

• One year of professional engineering or related field / planning experience (including internship experience), preferably with a water or wastewater utility; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Associate Engineer :

Typically, an Assistant Engineer is expected to meet the proficiency criteria within a 12 to 24-month period, depending on prior experience and progression in performing the full range of Associate Engineer duties.

Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements

A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Agency\'s vehicle insurance program.

For Assistant Engineer, E.I.T. Certification is required within 12 months of hire. For Associate Engineer, E.I.T. Certification is required.

Skills and Abilities

Note : To view the full job description, please refer to the official posting.

About IEUA

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency is a regional wastewater treatment agency and wholesale distributor of imported water to approximately 935,000 people across 242 square miles in western San Bernardino County. The Agency supports its service area and safeguards public health through investments in a diverse water supply portfolio, reliable wastewater services, and related utility services in a regionally planned and cost-effective manner. IEUA is a member agency of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and provides supplemental water supplies, groundwater replenishment, and recycled water as part of its operations.

IEUA values growth, accountability, and collaboration. Our eight organizational attributes guide daily operations : Safety, Continuous Learning and Improvement, Efficiency, Collaboration, Accountability, Coaching for Performance, Respect, and Employee Engagement.

Click the links to learn more about our Agency\'s Mission, Vision, and Values, including our Strategic Plan.

Application Information

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted on a continuous basis. The deadline for first review is Monday, August 18, 2025, at 11 : 59 PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as this recruitment may close at any time after the review period.

There is one vacancy in the Asset Management Unit. This recruitment is being conducted to fill one vacancy and will establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies during the active status of the eligibility list.

Salary Range : Assistant Engineer : UN 179 ($8,582.52 - $10,456.94 per month). Associate Engineer : PR 182 ($9,934.86 - $12,104.52 per month). FLSA : Exempt. Probationary Period : 12 months.

All employment applications will be reviewed for accuracy and relevance. Candidates may be invited to one or more assessments, including written tests, oral interviews, or performance / practical examinations. A second round of interviews may be conducted. Communications regarding this recruitment will be sent by email; candidates should monitor their inbox and spam / junk folders for updates.

Reasonable accommodation in the selection process can be requested by contacting the Human Resources Office at (909) 993-1640 or hrdept@ieua.org at least 72 hours in advance of the need for accommodation.

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency does not sponsor employment visas at the time of hire. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.

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