Engineer, Water Resources

Final Filing Date: February 2, 2026

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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, the incumbent performs a wide variety of engineering duties relating to State Water Project (SWP) facilities.  The main responsibility of this position is to review, coordinate, and manage third-party requests for encroachments, planned (future) developments, and unauthorized encroachments, that may impact the operations and maintenance of the SWP.  The main functions are to review and analyze engineered drawings and specifications, project descriptions, environmental documents, field observations by others, photo documentation, and other supporting documentation; compile and prepare comment matrices; develop actionable revision requests for management 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.  This position requires the incumbent to work cooperatively with others; maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance; exercise good judgment; and apply knowledge and expertise in design, construction, and maintenance of major water project facilities, and in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and various California Water Codes as they apply to the SWP.  This may require traveling throughout the State by air or vehicle.  

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. 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. Travel throughout the State will be required.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-504111

Working Title: Engineer, Water Resources

Classification: ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES

Salary Range:

$6,488 - $12,152

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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=504111.

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