Engineer, Water Resources

Final Filing Date:  May 8, 2025

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Job Description and Duties:

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This position is physically located at the California Natural Resources Building in Downtown Sacramento.

Why Choose Us: 

We own and operate our own facilities, which is the largest water and power delivery system in the United States.  And as owners and operators of our own infrastructure, we are empowered to make the right choices in design, detailing, and materials to ensure public safety and facility reliability.  We are not driven by the cost-cutting measures or unrealistic expectations that you may find in the private sector. Instead, direct the operations and maintenance of the State Water Project to safely deliver and optimize the uses of available water with environmental sensitivity.  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. 

Duties: Under the direction of the Senior Engineer, Water Resources - Manager of Right of Way Management Section, the incumbent performs a broad variety of professional engineering work related to the operation and maintenance of the State Water Project (SWP). The main responsibility of this position is to review, coordinate, and manage requests and approvals for construction activities that may impact the operation and maintenance of SWP. The main functions are to reviewing and analyze engineered plans and specifications, project descriptions, environmental documents, construction submittals, and other supporting documentation; draft formal comment letters, memos, and agreements for management review and approval; work with internal and external stakeholders; perform site visits and inspections; conduct/lead meetings; assist in developing process and procedures, and project management activities.  

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

Position Details

Job Code #:  JC-473799

Working Title: Engineer, Water resources

Classification:  Engineer, Water Resources

Salary:  $6,299- $11,798 per month

# of Positions:  2

Work Location:  Sacramento County

Telework:  Hybrid

Contact Information:
Ryan Hall
(916) 902-5439
Ryan.hall@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=473799

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