Assistant Engineer II - Military Veterans
at The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
The Instrumentation & Controls Team within the Design Unit is responsible for the design of process control and automation systems for water treatment, conveyance, and distribution facilities throughout Metropolitan’s operating system. This Assistant Engineer II position involves Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineering design duties. This includes performing or assisting with development of Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s), Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s), process schematics, equipment data sheets, instrumentation specifications, equipment and process control strategies, microprocessor and electronics-based automation control and design, and preparation of studies and plans for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. This position will also assist with process start-ups, inspection, diagnosis, and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control and automation issues in support of day-to-day water system operations.
Schedule: 44/36, 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 end times are no later than 6 pm.
Travel: This position will require travel to various District facilities throughout the service area, sometimes requiring overnight stay in the project area.
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.
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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years of relevant experience, of which two years must have been at the Assistant Engineer I level.
Relevant Experience is defined as experience in the following areas: instrumentation and control; electrical; automation including Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s); Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s); process schematics; equipment data sheets, instrumentation specifications, equipment, and process control strategies; microprocessor and electronics-based automation control and design; and/or preparation of studies and plans for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects.
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Los Angeles, CA
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Employment with Metropolitan is more than a job. A career with us offers the opportunity to be part of an organization that is integral to the region’s water supply and delivery system, the backbone of Southern California’s economy. A career at Metropolitan gives you the opportunity to be part of the team that ensures reliable and safe water supplies to nearly 19 million people in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura counties.
We seek employees from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. Metropolitan promotes high performance, diversity and equal employment opportunities. We offer careers in a wide range of fields. In addition to our headquarters’ building at Union Station near downtown Los Angeles, Metropolitan owns and operates an extensive range of facilities including: the Colorado River Aqueduct, 16 hydroelectric facilities, nine reservoirs, nearly 1,000 miles of large-scale pipes and five water treatment plants.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition or disability.
Joining the Metropolitan team requires:
- Willingness to participate in water industry leadership through commitment and innovation within your field
- Ability to contribute through teamwork and collaboration
- Commitment to work diligently, creatively and effectively for a highly competitive salary
- Participation and desire to focus on your personal career development and training to improve our services to the public
Military Veterans
Your military service to the nation can open a world of opportunities. Metropolitan has a strong history of recruiting and employing military personnel into successful careers within all types of professions and trades.