Water Resource Control Engineer

To be considered for this position, you must apply at CalCareers.ca.gov. To apply, you must first create a CalCareers account. Once your account is created, you can search for job code 471821 to locate the job posting and apply. 

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 04/30/2025. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.

This position may be entitled to a $250.00 pay differential per month based on Bargaining Unit and work location if hired to report to the Richmond Office in Contra Costa County.

Are you an engineer that wants to make a real difference in your community? Would you like to live, work, and play in the Bay Area and Wine Country? At home... on campus... in the office and in the field... you can have it all! Come work with us and enjoy California’s beautiful landscapes and cultures, while contributing to our meaningful mission of ensuring safe drinking water for ALL Californian communities. The State Water Resources Control Board's Division of Drinking Water (DDW) has one (1) opening for a Water Resource Control Engineer (WRCE) in the North Coastal Section. This impactful position may be headquartered either in the Downtown Santa Rosa Office (50 D Street, Suite 200, Santa Rosa, CA 95404) or in the LEED-Certified Richmond Office (850 Marina Bay Parkway, Bldg P, 2nd Floor, Richmond, CA 94804). You could serve as one of five staffers (four engineers and one scientist) supervised by a Senior WRCE for DDW's highly recognized Marin District 25. Apply below to join our dream team!

Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

Salary information – CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience.

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

Job Types: Full -Time 

$6,299.00 - $7,510.00 A per month

$7,212.00 - $9,025.00 B per month

$8,871.00 - $11,104.00 C per month

$9,429.00 - $11,798.00 D per month

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.