Engineer, Water Resources

Final Filing Date:  June 24, 2025

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Are you interested in applying your insight, knowledge, modeling, and data analysis skills to support water resources management in California?  Join the Modeling Support Office and take the next step in your career.

The Department of Water Resources’ Modeling Support Office (MSO) Central Valley Modeling Section is seeking qualified candidates to help solve challenges in software development and the application of water resources models.

Under the direction of a Senior Engineer, Water Resources, the incumbent will support the development of models and modeling tools and conduct water supply planning studies to support a wide variety of Department initiatives.

This is a Limited Term position that may be extended up to an additional 12 months (24 months maximum).

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

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-479608

Working Title: Engineer, Water Resources

Classification: ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES

Salary Range: 

$6,299.00 - $7,510.00 A

$7,212.00 - $9,025.00 B

$8,637.00 - $10,807.00 C

$9,429.00 - $11,798.00 D

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Contact Information

Matthew Hayes
(916) 837-6397
matthew.hayes@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=479608

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