What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Engineer position at Nexus Water Group?
Driven, knowledgeable and passionate about water, the Suburban Water Systems team, a division of Nexus Water Group, is in the business of delivering a product everyone uses and depends on. We serve a population of about 300,000 through a water distribution system that covers all or portions of Glendora, Covina, West Covina, La Puente, Hacienda Heights, City of Industry, Whittier, La Mirada, La Habra, Buena Park and unincorporated portions of California's Los Angeles and Orange counties.It all starts with our people - proud members of their communities, dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective water utility services.
Position Overview
The Assistant Engineer position is intended as an entry level engineering position. This position will require significant direction regarding methodology and strategy from the Engineering Director and more experienced department personnel to performing duties. This position is required to provide progress updates to the Engineering Director and execute duties related to the following department responsibilities : Capital Improvement Program; Water Service Planning for Developers, Governmental Agency Coordination; and Operations Support.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary : $35- $48 / hr.
- Paid Time Off : Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays
- Health and Wellness Benefits : The first day of the month after your start, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.
- 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution : We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
- Grow With Us : Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance
- Additional Benefits : Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
Work Location and Schedule
What You'll Do
This position will be willing and able to perform the following duties and others as assigned :
Manage engineering consultant and construction contractor contracts (RFQs, RFPs, bidding, change orders, RFIs).
Develop engineering plans and specifications for water infrastructure projects.
Water pumps, pipelines, reservoirs, wells, buildings, motors, engines.
Identify project needs and background of existing facilities.
Perform hydraulic calculations (pipe velocity, head loss, pump curves, fire flow).
Organize and lead meetings with stakeholders (agencies, contractors, customers).
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
What You'll Bring
Experience :
Education, Licenses, and Certifications :
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Work Environment and Conditions :
More About Us
We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We are an E-Verify participating employer.
Salary : $35 - $48
