Associate Mechanical Engineer; Mechanical and Instrumentation Engineering

EBMUD

Job Title:

Associate Mechanical Engineer (Mechanical and Instrumentation Engineering)

Salary Info: $154,104 - $187,300 Annually, Plus Excellent Benefits + Retirement

Opens online at  on Monday, January 5, 2026

Online applications must be received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2026

East Bay Municipal Utility District’s (EBMUD’s) Design Division, part of the Engineering and Construction Department, is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer who is motivated, energetic, a team player, a strong technical engineer, and experienced with working on a variety of professional mechanical/process engineering assignments. We are looking for people who want to be part of an enriching work experience, so our people develop, have fun, and grow our team.

Reporting to a Senior Engineer, Associate Mechanical Engineer is the registered professional engineer level position on the EBMUD engineering career ladder. The current opening is in the department’s Design Division. The Associate Mechanical Engineer will be assigned to work in the Mechanical and Instrumentation Engineering group. Projects include mechanical systems and process systems in water treatment plants, distribution pumping plants, reservoirs, pressure regulators, flow control stations, building plumbing and HVAC, pipelines, and hydropower plants.

Major performance areas include:

Conducting site investigations, collaborating with clients, preparing mechanical and process design drawings (e.g., pumps, piping, valves, chemical systems, mechanical equipment) and specifications, and performing engineering analyses.

Using and applying computer software tools in the performance of a variety of engineering activities ranging from hands on 3D and 2D computer-aided design to project scheduling and spreadsheet-based economic analyses and hydraulic modeling.

Responding to verbal and written requests for engineering field inspections and evaluations as well as mechanical and process engineering calculations (e.g., hydraulic analysis, pump sizing, valve sizing, ventilation). Providing technical support to other departments and engineers and reviewing contractor and vendor document submittals.

Identifying project objectives, scope, cost estimates, feasibility, justifications, milestones, and completion schedule; coordinating resources and preparing supporting documentation.

Preparing memos, letters, and engineering reports designed to address a variety of audiences including EBMUD engineering, operations and maintenance staff, public agencies, government bodies, and members of the general public.

Conducting and participating in meetings; and presenting papers, proposals, reports, and recommendations to a wide variety of audiences including EBMUD engineering, operations and maintenance staff, public agencies, government bodies, professional organizations, and members of the general public.

The ideal candidate will have technical design project engineering experience including planning, budgeting, scheduling, project development and control, interdisciplinary coordination, and hands‑on design (including 3D/2D CAD), selection and specification of process equipment related to water or wastewater treatment and distribution or other industries (such as industrial, power, petroleum or chemical) which use process equipment or facilities. The ideal candidate must work well in a multidisciplinary team design environment, construction, and maintenance support, and will demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.

Flexible/hybrid work from home schedule after 12 months may be available for some positions in this job classification.

The salary range is $12,842 per month increasing to $13,484, $14,158, $14,866 and $15,609 after 6, 18, 30, and 42 months, respectively.

• A bachelor’s degree in an ABET-accredited mechanical or related engineering curriculum, or a California EIT certificate;
• Four years of professional mechanical and related engineering experience (subsequent to obtaining the degree), which is…