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San Jose, California, United States
Onsite
Job Description:
California Water Service Group (Cal Water) invites you to build a meaningful career with the third largest publicly traded water utility in the United States. Guided by our mission to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the customers, communities, and employees we serve. Our culture is grounded in core values—integrity, quality, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship—and is reflected in our recognition as a Top Workplace®, a Great Place to Work®, and a J.D. Power leader in customer satisfaction for multiple years. Join Cal Water and be part of a purpose driven organization where your work makes a lasting impact.Essential Functions:
With direction from an engineer or supervisor, creates construction level drawings in CAD. Apply knowledge of regulatory and Cal Water standards in creation of drawings.
Work with other technicians to complete topographic surveys in the field
Under the guidance of an engineer or manager, revises standard drawings and details in CAD
Performs calculations, such as meter sizing, crossing depths and preparation of forms for cost estimating, based on established guidelines.
Conducts research on existing infrastructure using databases, maps, drawings, photos, and paper files, with support
Communicate with Cal Water employees from other groups, departments, and districts to collect data, complete requests, and coordinate as necessary
Operates a provided company vehicle for travel to field locations
Participates in Continuous Improvement (CI) activities to improve all aspects of the Company's operations
Responsible for personal safety at all times
Properly documents work and maintain records in databases and paper files
Performs arithmetic based on established guidelines
Supports engineers, field staff and other technicians in completing field work
Operates specific hardware such as large format printers and scanners
Visits field sites to obtain data, measurements, and/or GPS coordinates
Records Management
Follows Cal Water standard procedures and processes to complete work
Performs work on-site in the assigned office location
Performs other duties as assigned as appropriate for the classification
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent.
Valid California Class C Driver’s License
Additional education or on-the-job experience in a related technical area
Proficiency in all job related software and hardware. This includes Computer-Aided Design Software, surveying equipment, Enterprise Asset Management Software, Global Positioning System devices, Geographic Information System software, etc.
Properly prioritizes and documents work
Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Technical knowledge and ability needed to complete the job assignments
Successfully completes all essential tasks for the functional area and level or demonstrates the capability to perform
Salary Range:
Bakersfield & Chico, CA
$44.49 - $63.65 (DOE)
Torrance, CA
$45.56 - $65.18 (DOE)
San Jose, CA
$45.47 - $65.06 (DOE)
Deadline to submit resume is Monday, August 24, 2026.
The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.