Water Systems Engineer

California Water Service

Job Description :

This position will be working with Engineering and Field Operations staff, on a variety of engineering related projects associated with drinking water systems. The position's responsibilities include working on a wide range of complex operations and engineering efforts including but not limited to : building hydraulic models for pressurized water systems and using them for various analyses, emergency preparedness planning and response, support for rate case justifications (planning level evaluations and alternatives), and water system analyses and optimization. This position reports to the Manager of Operations Engineering and is located in San Jose, CA.

Essential Functions :

Conduct studies and troubleshoot operational problems using water system documentation, drawings, SCADA data, hydraulic model, and other available resources

Hydraulic model creation, calibration, and maintenance for use in support of Distribution System Evaluations

Establishes hydraulic controls and operating requirements to meet required and efficient levels of service applying hydraulics principles and computer models

Provides system optimization schemas with respect to water delivery, quality, and energy usage

Evaluates supply, production, and demand such as Maximum Day Demand analysis

Assesses solutions to problems presented by others, assists in planning and prepares projects for the Company's capital budget and Public Utility Commission (PUC) rate case filings including cost estimating and justification for projects, as well as data requests, tours, rebuttal, and settlement support

Assists in planning, designing, and in some cases, delivering completed capital projects including evaluation of project alternatives

Provides updates to maps, drawings, and databases to reflect system changes

Coordinates, attends, and leads meetings with other Cal Water staff members and public agencies to assess problems and provide solutions

Presents information in a public forum to state or local government agencies, special districts, or local communities

Works with other engineers to review policies, procedures, and specifications; makes necessary revisions to these documents to stay current with technology and company changes

Occasionally directs and trains other engineers

Support of regulatory compliance

Provides project management of hydraulic model development by consultants / contractors; e valuates deliverables for accuracy and completeness

Assesses, analyzes, and solves problems independently related to job functions

Conducts research on existing infrastructure using databases, maps, drawings, photos, and paper files

Performs engineering calculations to solve advanced problems using logical assumptions

Performs increasingly complex hydraulic calculations and assessments, including use of hydraulic models

Prepares data tables, graphs, cost estimations, justifications, and reports required for evaluating projects

Creates solicitation documents (Request for Bids, Proposals, Qualifications, or Information) specific to the scope of work for each project and reviews contractor or consultant bids. Selects the most appropriate bidder

Operates a provided company vehicle for travel to field locations

Participates in Continuous Improvement (CI) activities to improve all aspects of the company's operations

Performs work on-site in the assigned office location

Performs other duties as assigned, as appropriate for the classification

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor of Science degree (4 year) in Engineering or related field from accredited college or university

Experience working with mapping and hydraulic modeling software, ArcGIS and InfoWater preferred

Knowledge of data handling and programing software, Excel and Python preferred

An understanding of pressurized water systems and their operations with the ability to use various data sources, system documentation, and institutional knowledge to recognize operational schemes and solutions

Knowledge of the process to build and calibrate hydraulic models for pressurized water distribution systems

Strong knowledge of hydraulics with the capability to independently use theoretical analyses to provide guidance and recommendations, to troubleshoot issues, or to compare to actual water system hydraulics

Demonstrable analytical skills including competence with software tools such as Excel or similar analytical software packages to critically review large data sets

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders

Exercises good judgement to prioritize assignments and work in order of urgency and sensitivity

Able to lead productive meetings, including meetings with outside agencies, and present in a public forum. Effective written communication.

Basic project management skills, including creating and monitoring schedules and budgets

Valid California Class C Driver's License and willing to travel within California

Salary Range : $111,706.35 - $171,803.91

Deadline to submit resume is Monday, November 17, 2025.

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, Texas Water Service,and Washington Water Servicedo not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.