Student Assistant (Engineering and Architectural Sciences)
Final Filing Date: August 27, 2025
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Job Description and Duties
At DWR, you will have the support of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues, robust training programs, and professional organizational memberships for your professional growth. Our large organization provides an opportunity for a long and promising career full of growth and opportunity. We hope you’ll check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity.
The Student Assistant (Engineering and Architectural Sciences) assists the engineers and drafters with design, construction projects, and reports for the Structural Engineering Branch. The scope of responsibilities is formulated to suit the Student’s technical knowledge, skill, and long range goals, as well as the Department’s immediate workload requirements. The DWR provides a network of learning opportunities by working and coordinating with the Engineers on technical tasks, under the supervision of the Senior Engineer.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements:
The Department of Water Resources is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety. Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance is essential to the successful performance in this position.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.
All applicants for Student Assistant positions must meet the following departmental eligibility requirements:
- Enrolled in nine (9) semester/eight (8) quarter units for undergraduate students or six (6) semester/four (4) quarter units for graduate students.
- Achieved a 2.0 grade point average in the most recently completed academic term.
- Declared a major related to the duties of the advertised position and enrolled in coursework required for that major.
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-485291
Working Title: Student Assistant
Classification: STUDENT ASSISTANT -ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SCIENCES-
Salary: $18.27 - $28.16 per hour
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Sacramento
Telework: Hybrid
Contact Information:
Nikisa Rayeja
(916) 764-9752
Nikisa Rayej@water.ca.gov
For more information including detailed job duties, minimum qualifications, and how to apply, please go to https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=485291
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