Engineer II - Water Pipeline Infrastructure at Mojave Water Agency (CA) – Apple Valley, California

The Engineer II – Water Pipeline Infrastructure assists in carrying out infrastructure engineering and asset management tasks for the Agency under general supervision. Supports project planning, design, and construction coordination efforts. Manages segments of projects with oversight and collaborates closely with Senior Engineers and the Engineering Manager.

Functional Competencies
Job-specific competencies critical to success:

Competency	Typical Proficiency Expected for this Job
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving	Analyzes routine technical problems and proposes standard solutions. Uses judgment to select from known methods and tools, escalating more complex issues.
Project & Construction Management	Assists in developing scopes, schedules, budgets, and bid packages for small projects. Supports tracking of project milestones, contractor compliance, and documentation of submittals, RFIs, and field changes. Coordinates with contractors and consultants under guidance and helps maintain construction records. Demonstrates familiarity with contract terms, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
Technical Evaluations, Review, and Assessment	Applies standard evaluation checklists to review design drawings, calculations, and construction submittals. Identifies obvious errors or gaps and flags for further review.
Technical Communication	Communicates technical ideas clearly in reports and correspondence. Prepares basic engineering documentation, meeting minutes, and responses to contractor queries with moderate supervision.
Engineering Software Systems	Creates and edits simple data layers, performs basic spatial queries, and generates standard maps to support projects, using CADD, GIS, and/or other engineering software. Uses CADD, GIS, and/or other engineering software for routine asset inventory and condition reporting.

Core Competencies
Proficiencies in the Agency-wide competencies expected for this role:

Competency	Typical Proficiency Expected for this Job
Strategic Agility	Recognizes connections between their work and broader team priorities. Anticipates and adjusts to shifting priorities or needs.
Operational Effectiveness	Organizes personal workload to improve efficiency. Suggests small process enhancements.
Collaboration	Builds positive relationships within the team and with external partners. Shares knowledge informally and models best practices.
Customer Focus	Delivers reliable service and responds effectively to customer inquiries.
Decision Making	Seeks input and knows when to escalate decisions. Considers different viewpoints and begins to identify gaps or biases. Respectfully pushes back when requests misalign with priorities or values.
Emotional Intelligence	Understands basic emotions and their effects on self and others. Responds appropriately to others’ emotional cues.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field is required.
• A graduate degree in one of the above-mentioned fields is preferred.

Experience

• 2 years minimum of progressively responsible professional engineering experience is required.
• Experience in the planning, design, and implementation of water pipeline infrastructure projects is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid California Class C driver’s license and current automobile insurance are required.
• Professional Engineering License, State of California is preferred.

Typical working conditions and physical demands required to perform the essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

• Work in an office setting, primarily sitting, occasionally standing and walking
• Operate standard office equipment, including computer, keyboard, mouse, monitor
• Read printed materials and digital text and images
• Occasionally lift, carry, push or pull materials up to 60 pounds with the use of proper equipment
• Operate a motor vehicle to visit various Agency sites
• Work outside at infrastructure or construction sites, occasionally in cramped spaces, walking in operational areas, sometimes with uneven terrain and exposure to noise, dust, cold or hot weather, etc.
• Follow strict safety procedures and risk mitigation measures
• Occasionally may be required to interact with Agency customers or members of the public

This position can be hybrid—typically with three days a week in the office at 13846 Conference Center Drive, Apple Valley, CA—if the employee qualifies under Mojave Water Agency’s Remote Work Policy. In-office presence is expected on a flexible basis, depending upon departmental needs and in coordination with the Engineering Manager. Remote work isn’t guaranteed and may change over time.