Assistant Engineer / Associate Engineer

This is your opportunity to join a team that is shaping the future of water. Helix Water District is a progressive public water agency dedicated to innovation, sustainability and supporting the communities we serve. Our design section is looking for a motivated engineering professional – at the Assistant Engineer or Associate Engineer level, depending on experience – to help develop forward-thinking solutions that keep our systems resilient and reliable.

At Helix, people come first. We are committed to our values, invested in our employees and proud of a culture where collaboration, growth and meaningful work go hand in hand. If you are excited to contribute to impactful projects and advance your engineering career in a supportive, mission-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

EXCELLENT SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE. Not only do we foster an atmosphere of team spirit and open communication, but we are also committed to providing compensation that is equitable and competitive. Whether you are just beginning your journey as an inspector or have years of experience, we have a great opportunity for you.

Assistant Engineer: $107,598 – $137,280/annually

Associate Engineer: $124,550 – $158,954/annually

Our Assistant Engineers / Associate Engineers in the design section help plan, design, and deliver water infrastructure projects by performing a variety of engineering tasks including in-house design, construction administration, plan checks, development reviews, hydraulic modeling, engineering calculations, and preparing or overseeing plans, specifications, studies, and cost estimates. They support projects from planning through construction by coordinating with contractors, consultants, district staff, and outside agencies; providing field and construction support; reviewing change orders and submittals; and maintaining project records.

At the Associate Engineer level, responsibilities expand to supervising staff, leading major capital projects, managing consultant procurement and budgets, developing district standards and board-level reports, and representing the district in higher-level coordination and technical assignments such as annexations and emergency interconnections.

To be considered for either the Assistant Engineer or Associate Engineer position, please complete the online application and supplemental questionnaire and view a complete list of job responsibilities by visiting our career section at www.hwd.com/Careers. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the online application.