Student Assistant- Engineering and Architectural Sciences

Final Filing Date:  June 12, 2025

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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 check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity.

Student Assistant employees are paid hourly and are limited to 1500 hours per 12 consecutive months.

Duties: In a trainee capacity, and with guidance from branch Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility (AHEPU) and Electrical Engineers, the Student Assistant (Engineering and Architectural Sciences) assists the Market Operations and Analysis Unit (MOA) with the development, maintenance, and support of the State Water Project (SWP) operational and energy market performance reports and tools. Maintain regular, consistent, and predictable attendance, have strong verbal and written communication skills, exercise sound professional judgment, and work cooperatively with others.

State Water Project Aerial Tour 2021 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A1jHyfqp8E

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

Special Requirements

Under the provisions of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard CIP-004 as part of the Energy Policy of 2005, this position has authorized cyber access to or unescorted physical access around critical cyber assets and is subject to a satisfactory background check prior to appointment and every seven years thereafter.

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 (DWR) is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety. DWR offers a hybrid workplace model that is designed to support a workforce of both office-centered and remote-centered workers. Regular and consistent attendance - whether office-centered or remote-centered - is essential to the successful performance in this position. 

All applicants for Student Assistant positions must meet the following departmental eligibility requirements:

1. Enrolled in nine (9) semester/eight (8) quarter units for undergraduate students or six (6) semester/four (4) quarter units for graduate students.

2. Achieved a 2.0 grade point average in the most recently completed academic term.

3. Declared a major related to the duties of the advertised position and enrolled in coursework required for that major.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-479127

Working Title: Student Assistant- Engineering and Architectural Sciences

Classification: Student Assistant (E&A)

Salary Range: $17.74 - $27.34 an hour

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento

Telework: Hybrid

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=479127

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