Founded in 1866, San Jose Water Company is an investor owned water company headquartered in Silicon Valley. With a service area of 140 square miles, it is one of the largest and most technically sophisticated urban water system in the United States. We serve over 1 million people with high quality, life sustaining water, with an emphasis on exceptional customer service.


We are actively seeking talented, driven and highly-productive applicants for the position of Engineering Technician II Pipelines to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.  

Development and CAD drafting of construction plans for potable water pipeline installation projects in the public right of way.

Minimum Qualifications 

Minimum education requirements to be considered eligible for the Engineering Technician II include:

• Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade and two years' experience in engineering office or field work; or
  




• Equivalent to completion of one year of college; and one year experience in engineering office or field work; or
  




• Equivalent to completion of three years' of college with courses in engineering and pre-engineering. 
  

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required include:

• Useful and proficient knowledge of AutoCAD.
  




• Knowledgeable and capable in the use of personal computers, including typical office software (i.e. word documents, spreadsheets, databases and other software employed by the company).
  




• Physically able and willing to perform outdoor field related duties. 
  




• Knowledgeable in basic Survey and Civil Engineering practices and San Jose Water Distribution System.
  




• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
  

Beneficial to Have
Candidates exhibiting the following characteristics will be considered especially suited to this role:

• Experience with: survey work and practices, land development, architectural drafting, construction drafting, construction estimating, utility research and San Jose Water distribution system. 
  




• Self-motivated, detail oriented, team player with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.  Job involves a lot of team collaboration within Engineering Department and collaboration with other San Jose Water Departments, regulatory agencies, contractors, etc., so interpersonal skills are critical.
  

Other Requirements

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

Compensation

$43.83-52.96

EEO Statement

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.