ENGINEER

Salary : $116,537.99 - $186,980.10 Annually

Location : Temecula, CA 92590

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 168

Department: Engineering

Division: ENGINEERS

Opening Date: 04/18/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: MPCEA

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Rancho California Water District is currently seeking a well-qualified candidate to fill a Engineering position in the Engineering Division. Interested individuals should apply ASAP. This recruitment at close at any time.

Approach to work...

We ensure a strategic and unified workforce committed to being a leader in the industry. Through professional development, collaboration, and communication we consistently work through any challenges that we encounter.

Work Schedule...

All full-time employees work a 9/80 schedule. Eligible employees may work a hybrid schedule, as determined by department needs.

Benefits...

All full-time employees receive are enrolled in CalPERS Pension (2.7@55+EPMC for Classic, 2@62 for PEPRA). Medical, dental, vision, Basic Life and AD&D, and LTD are fully covered for employees.

About the Engineering Division...

ENGINEERING'S MISSION STATEMENT "To develop, implement, and manage various programs to ensure the delivery of reliable, high-quality water, wastewater, and reclamation services to District customers and communities in a prudent and sustainable manner. This is accomplished by providing high quality and responsive engineering services to internal and external customers through innovative and highly skilled professional and technical staff. Services include facility planning, design, project management, inspection, and coordination of District-led and developer-led facility work."

The Ideal Candidate...

The ideal candidate will relish opportunities to learn and seek professional growth wile working in a collaborative environment.

Qualification Guidelines...

The appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities can be achieved through a variety of combinations of experience and training. A typical example is:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering (or other related field)

Three (3) or more years of increasingly responsible engineering experience with public agencies, water utilities, and/or private engineering consultant

Engineer-in-Training Certificate issued by the State of California Board for Professional and Land Surveyors

Registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of California Board for Professional and Land Surveyors.For the full classification of the Engineering Series, please CLICK HERE

The District provides eligible employees the opportunity to participate in various employee benefits. A few of those benefits are listed below:

Medical Insurance

Eligible employees and dependents have the opportunity to enroll in medical insurance in accordance with District policies and applicable plan documents. Enrollment is available the first (1st) day of the month following the date of hire. Medical premium costs are shared between the District and the employee.

Medical Insurance Waiver

Eligible employees may waive their medical insurance with proof of other health insurance. The monthly cash payment in lieu of medical insurance benefits will be equal to the lowest medical insurance premium for the employee only rate.

Dental and Vision Insurance

Eligible employees and dependents have the opportunity to enroll in dental insurance and vision by 100% by the District. Enrollment is available the first (1st) day of the month following the date of hire

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Eligible employees are able to participate in a FSA for out-of-pocket health care and dependent care expenses through the District's Flexible Spending Account Program.

Life Insurance

The District provides eligible employees Group Insurance at twice their annual salary, capped at a maximum of $375,000 no cost to the employee. Employees will pay taxes based on the appropriate IRS Tax Table or Schedule for life insurance amounts in excess of $50,000 according to current Federal and State Tax Schedules.

Short Term Disability Insurance

The District participates in California's State Disability Insurance (SDI) program. All employees are subject to the state program's tax withholding.

CalPERS

The District participates in the CalPERS pension system requiring both an employer and employee contribution and include the 1959 Survivor Benefit plan. Employees shall pay the employee (member) contribution in the amount determined by CalPERS and in accordance with applicable employee agreements. The District also reports the value of any Employer Paid Member Contribution (EMPC) as special compensation for CalPERS for Classic Members.

PERS 2.7% @ 55 for employees hired on or before December 31, 2012 (Classic Member)

PERS 2% @ 62 for employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 (PEPRA Member)Retirees

The District provides a retiree benefit plan that provides group insurance to eligible employees retiring from the District. Benefits include medical, dental, and life insurance with premium costs shared between the District and employee. Eligibility for benefit based on date of hire and years of service

Deferred Compensation

The District's Deferred Compensation Plan enables Board Members to defer a portion of their income. The Plan is intended to qualify as an eligible deferred compensation plan within the meaning of Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Plans are administered in accordance with federal requirements and allow a member to:

Contribute up to amount specified annually by the IRS

Catch-up plan for those 50+ of up to amount specified annually by the IRS

Is portable, can be rolled over into another qualified retirement planEmployee Assistance Plan (EAP)

All District employees are eligible to obtain confidential counseling as well as other work life benefits through EAP. Counseling is provided for problems such as marital issues, family relationships, depression and anxiety, alcohol and drug issues, and/or problems within the workplace at no cost to the employee.

Supplemental Benefits

The District offers supplemental benefits to employees at their expense.

Vacation

Eligible employees may accrue vacation hours beginning on their first day of employment. Exempt employees begin accruing 4.62 hours per pay period effective their first day of employment or promotion.

Service YearsHours Earned a Pay PeriodHours Earned Per Year

0 - up to 5 Years3.08 Hours80 hours

5 - up to 6 Years4.62 Hours120 hours

6 - up to 7 Years4.93 Hours128 hours

7 - up to 8 Years5.24 Hours136 hours

8 - up to 9 Years5.54 Hours144 hours

9 - up to 10 Years5.85 Hours152 hours

10 + Years6.16 Hours160 hours

Sick Leave

Eligible employees may accrue sick hours beginning on their first day of employment at the accrual rate of 3.69 hours per pay period.

Holidays

The District observes the following holidays. Eligible employees are paid full or pro-rated holiday pay based on their normal work schedule.

New Year' Day

President's Day

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veteran's Day

Thanksgiving

Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

Floating Holiday

01

Do you have any relatives or anyone you have a close personal relationship working at Rancho California Water District? If yes, please state name and relationship.

02

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

Yes, I understand and agree

No, I do not agree

03

As part of a completed application, you must submit a cover letter and resume. By selecting "yes." you are acknowledging that you understand this statement and have included a cover letter and resume to this application.

Yes

No

04

Please indicate which active licenses and certifications you currently have. (Select all that apply.)

Grade D1 Water Distribution

Grade D2 Water Distribution

Grade D3 Water Distribution or higher

Grade T1 Water Treatment

Grade T2 Water Treatment or higher

First Aid

Forklift

Traffic Control

Trench Shoring/Confined Space

Confined Space

Underground Utility

Crane Operator

Engineer-in-Training Certificate issued by the State of California Board for Professional and Land Surveyors

Professional Engineer issued by the State of California Board for Professional and Land Surveyors

OSHA 10 Certificate

OSHA 30 Certificate

Utility Locator Certificate

Required Question