Cal Water
Water Utility
CapitalBudgetTechnician
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“Capital Budget Technician at Cal Water. Skills: Capital Budget Management, Financial Reporting, Data Analysis, Regulatory Support. Develop, maintain, and track capital project budgets. Perform budget analysis including variance analysis”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure accuracy and consistency of capital project and budget data; Improve data quality; Enhance budgeting, reporting, and data management workflows
Industry & Context.
Identify data discrepancies; Resolve data issues; Analyze large datasets and identify trends, anomalies, and risks
Valid California Class C Driver’s License, Perform work on site in assigned office location
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or GED equivalent, Valid California Class C Driver’s License, Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, structured tables, data analysis), Experience using financial, project management, or data management systems, Ability to independently prioritize and manage work across multiple assignments, attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate data records, Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Nice to Have
3+ years of experience supporting capital budgeting, project controls, cost estimating, or financial analysis, Experience working with capital infrastructure programs, construction projects, or regulated utility environments, Familiarity with General Rate Case processes, regulatory filings, or large-scale capital program management, Understanding of capital project lifecycle (planning, estimating, execution, closeout), Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data modeling, error-checking techniques), Experience with enterprise systems such as: PowerPlan, Microsoft Project or similar project management system, Power BI or other reporting/visualization tools, Ability to work across multiple data sources and reconcile inconsistencies between systems, Ability to analyze large datasets and identify trends, anomalies, and risks, Experience developing reports, dashboards, or data visualizations for decision-making, Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis concepts, Experience participating in or supporting process improvement initiatives, Understanding of data quality, validation, and governance principles, Experience developing or improving budgeting or reporting processes, Experience training or supporting end-users on financial or project systems, Ability to translate technical and financial data into actionable insights for stakeholders, Exposure to integrated data environments (finance + project management + reporting), Working knowledge of capital portfolio or program-level reporting concepts
What You'll Do.
and track capital project budgets
Perform budget analysis including variance analysis
Review and approve funding projects and work orders
Compile annual budgets
Develop financial reports
Support forecasting of capital program spending
and summary materials
Support regulatory activities including budget adjustments
Perform quality control and validation of capital project and budget data
Provide guidance and training on capital budget processes
Track and implement budget changes
Maintain documentation of budgeting processes
Identify opportunities for process improvements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Support Engineering and District Operations teams; Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Accounting, IT, and District staff); Provide guidance and training to engineers and district staff; Translate technical and financial data into actionable insights for stakeholders
Communication Scope
Communicate budget status, trends, and risks to management; Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; Translate technical and financial data into actionable insights
Process & Methodology
Project Controls, Capital Project Lifecycle Understanding, Microsoft Project or similar project management system experience
Full Job Description
California Water Service Job Description: California Water Service Group invites you to build a meaningful career with the third‑largest publicly traded water utility. Guided by our mission to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services, we are dedicated to improving quality of life for the customers, communities, and employees we serve. Our culture is grounded in core values—integrity, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship—and 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. **SUMMARY** This position supports the Engineering and District Operations teams in the development, analysis, and ongoing management of the Company’s Capital Budget. The role independently performs budgeting, reporting, and data analysis functions across multiple systems and supports regulatory, financial, and operational decision-making. This is a journey-level position within the technical classification series and requires the ability to work with limited supervision while exercising independent judgment within established policies and procedures. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** * Independently develop, maintain, and track capital project budgets using financial and project management systems. * Perform budget analysis including variance analysis (planned vs. actual vs. approved) and identification of data discrepancies. * Review and approve funding projects and work orders in accordance with established capital budgeting guidelines. * Compile annual budgets, develop financial reports, and support forecasting of capital program spending. * Prepare graphs, dashboards, and summary materials to communicate budget status, trends, and risks to management. * Support regulatory activities including budget adjustments, documentation, and data requests a
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