Assistant or Associate Engineer 

Assistant Engineer - $43.64/hour - $55.68/hour

Associate Engineer (Registered) - $56.00/hour - $71.50/hour

This position supports Dam Safety and reports to the Hydroelectric office located in Colfax, California.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE & DEADLINE:

A completed Nevada Irrigation District Application must be submitted to be considered for this position.  Applications may be hand delivered, mailed, or emailed to hr@nidwater.com. A resume and cover letter are strongly encouraged.  Applications must be received by the Human Resources Department no later than Tuesday, January 20, 2026, by 5:00 pm. 

JOB OVERVIEW:

Assistant or Associate Engineer: To perform professional engineering work involving the planning, design, and construction of improvements to District facilities, including dams, canals, and other water retaining and conveyance features; to ensure compliance with federal and state dam safety regulations; to perform condition assessments and inspections of District facilities; to conduct and review engineering studies; and to coordinate and oversee the work of consultants.

Full job description can be found on the District website, linked in the position posting: https://nidwater.specialdistrict.org/current-job-openings 

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Assistant Engineer

Experience:  One year of related professional experience is desirable.

Education:    Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering or a related field.

License:        

• Possession of valid California driver’s license.

• Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Engineer-in-Training.

Associate Engineer

Experience:  Three years of responsible experience similar to Assistant Engineer with the Nevada Irrigation District.

Education:    Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering or a related field.

License:    

• Possession of valid California driver’s license.

• Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in California.

About Nevada Irrigation District

The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) is headquartered in Grass Valley, and was formed as an independent special district by Nevada County Voters in 1921. As a state agency, NID operates under the rules and regulations adopted under authority conferred by the California Water Code. NID is governed by a five-member board of directors who are elected by citizens of the District to four-year staggered terms. Board meetings are conducted in public and the District’s records are open to public inspection during normal business hours. Nevada Irrigation District supplies water for irrigation, municipal, domestic and industrial purposes to land owners, businesses and residents within its 287,000-acre boundaries. NID water is available in wide areas of Nevada and Placer counties, with storage and distribution facilities also located in Sierra and Yuba counties. Unique in many respects, NID collects water from its own high-mountain watershed, operates a network of water treatment plants, produces hydroelectric power, and provides outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship. NID presently operates seven water treatment plants supplying over 19,800 customers with approximately 9...,000 acre-feet of treated drinking water per year. NID supplies an average of 145,000 acre-feet of raw water to approximately 6,100 raw water customers annually. The District began producing power in 1966 with the completion of the $65 million Yuba-Bear Power Project and today the District produces an average of 362.4 GWh of energy each year and sells its output to Pacific Gas & Electric Company. NID’s mountain and foothill reservoirs provide wide recreational experiences and are important attractions for the local tourism industry. NID’s combined annual budget is $74.5 million with approximately $74 million in reserves. The District employs 197 FTE.

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