Engineer, Water Resources

Final Filing Date: February 3, 2026

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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 apply for this great career opportunity.

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Duties: The Engineer, Water Resources will play a vital role in supporting the implementation of the Healthy Rivers and Landscapes (HRL) Program and related water management activities.  Responsibilities include monitoring and verifying HRL flows from tributaries of the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta, coordinating State Water Project (SWP) operations related to HRL and Delta outflow, and synthesizing scientific data derived from HRL implementation and habitat assets.  The incumbent will be expected to process and maintain large datasets, conduct and review complex engineering calculations, prepare and review technical reports and agreements, and present project-related information clearly to stakeholders.  Success in this role requires strong technical writing skills, sound judgment, cooperative teamwork, and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other agencies while attending meetings, conferences, and trainings to support program goals.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

Employee is required to successfully complete all safety training related to the functions of the job.

Must be willing to sometimes work outside of normal business hours, travel, and stay overnight in various locations throughout the State of California.

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-500354

Working Title: ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES

Classification: ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES

Salary Range:

$6,488.00 - $7,735.00 A

$7,428.00 - $9,296.00 B

$8,896.00 - $11,131.00 C

$9,712.00 - $12,152.00 D

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Contact Information

Paige Howard
(916) 574-6078
paige.howard@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=500354.

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