Engineering Aide (Part-time)

East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) has three (3) openings and invites candidates who have the appropriate qualifications to apply for these intern positions (part-time, approximately 19 hours per week when school is in session, or full time on school breaks) in the following areas:

• Environmental Compliance of the Regulatory Compliance Division
• Mechanical and Instrumentation Engineering of the Design Division
• Pipeline Design Support Section of the Pipeline Infrastructure Division The Engineering Aide will assist professional engineering and technical personnel by performing the following typical tasks:

All Engineering Aides:

• Using PCs for preparing reports, memos, graphics, and databases. Established experience with Microsoft software suite is required. Experience with AutoCAD, Visio, or SketchUp is desirable, but not required for all positions.
• Presenting project findings and results (technical and non-technical) to management and other EBMUD staff.
• Assisting with meeting coordination, including scheduling, preparing meeting agendas and presentation materials, and recording meeting minutes.
• Assisting with tracking project budgets.

Environmental Compliance Engineering Aide:

• Support the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory program with research on issues such as renewables technology, carbon credit utilization, calculation methods, annual reporting, etc.
• Support analytical review of contaminated trench soils and remediation project sites to assess for regulatory compliance. Assist with investigation requests from staff, assess risk using environmental databases, draft handling instructions for use by staff. Support regulatory agency communications.
• Support environmental permit compliance inspections, data analysis and reporting for air, water, wastewater, waste, etc.
• Support Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program compliance by reviewing guidelines, making recommendation for improvements, auditing data and documentation for accuracy and completeness

Mechanical and Instrumentation Engineering Aide:

• Assist staff mechanical engineers in the design and development of mechanical and process equipment used to produce and distribute clean drinking water.
• Prepare engineering calculations and technical reports.
• Attend various hands-on training activities alongside with staff mechanical engineers.
• Work alongside staff mechanical engineers on active construction jobsites helping build lasting water infrastructure and solve mechanical engineering problems.

Pipeline Design Support Engineering Aide:

• Conducting field and office engineering studies related to the planning, design, and construction of water distribution pipelines, and corrosion control systems.
• Analyzing pipeline and corrosion control performance, maintenance, and construction data, utilizing statistical analyses to summarize the data.
• Preparing engineering drawings and specifications for distribution pipelines and corrosion control systems.
• Inspecting pipeline construction and corrosion control materials for conformity with plans and specifications, keeping records from which essential data is compiled, and inspecting existing water storage and transmission facilities and preparing a condition assessment report for improvements.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.1. Completion of the twelfth grade, or its equivalent; and,2a. Current enrollment in an undergraduate level accredited engineering or related technical degree program, with completion of at least 60 semester units (90 quarter units); OR2b. Current enrollment in a graduate level accredited engineering or related technical degree program; OR,2c. Recent completion (within 12 months) of an undergraduate or graduate level accredited engineering or related technical degree program.

Must possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the class. Must be willing to work outdoors in a variety of climatic and geographic conditions. Must be willing to work overtime as needed.

Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.

The ideal candidate will have:

• An excellent command of spoken and written English to assist with technical reports, meeting notes, and project correspondence.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to assist in managing project schedules, budgets, and tasks.
• The ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating attention to detail, accuracy, and adherence to project specifications.
• Teamwork experience, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, designers, and trades people.
• General computer skills including MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, MS PowerPoint and Adobe/Bluebeam.
• Understanding of project management principles, engineering economics, and/or statistics.
• Experience with computer programming, CAD and/or GIS.

If applying for

Environmental Compliance Engineering Aide:

• Upper division course work in any of the following areas - Environmental Science; Environmental Regulation/Policy/Planning; Environmental Management; Environmental Engineering; Sustainability and/or related technical areas.
• Experience with reviewing and interpreting large complex data sets and use of various software tools focused on data analytics.
• Experience with reviewing protocols and/or regulations and summarizing key requirements and making recommendations.
• Experience with outreach and education to various audiences on environmental concepts to support internal training programs If applying for

Mechanical and Instrumentation Engineering Aide:

• Understanding mechanical engineering knowledge to design mechanical and process systems.
• Ability to draft sketches by hand and CAD.
• Experience working on complex projects with a multi-specialization engineering team.

If applying for

Pipeline Design Support Engineering Aide:

• Understanding of engineering economics and statistics.
• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, SQL, or similar), is a plus.
• Ability to develop and conduct technical studies related to water system design, construction, and/or maintenance is a plus.
• Knowledge of pipeline design, construction, maintenance and corrosion control is a plus.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

To be considered under the "equivalent combination of education and experience" provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.Visit www.ebmud.com to submit your EBMUD application online by May 8, 2026. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted. Application materials faxed, mailed or delivered to EBMUD will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to clearly specify your experience. Applicants presenting the best combination of job-related qualifications will be reviewed for further consideration.

NOTE:

This part-time/temporary opportunity will not result in the establishment of a civil service list.

All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment.

As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application. Please provide thorough, accurate descriptions of assignments you have personally performed. Should you respond with comments such as "see application" or "see resume" instead of addressing the questions directly, your application may not be considered.