SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES (Supervisory)
Department of Water Resources
JC-480353 - SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES (Supervisory)
SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES
$11,104.00 - $13,898.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 7/14/2025
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
Job Description and Duties
Looking for a rewarding engineering career that provides an opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects? Do you enjoy and thrive working in a team setting as well as independently? If your answer to these questions is yes, Department of Water Resources (DWR) Southern Region Office (SRO) may be the perfect fit for you! DWR SRO is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Engineer - Water Resources, with strong interpersonal communication and technical skills to lead the Hydrogeological Data Section in a challenging and rewarding team-oriented work environment.
Under general supervision of the SRO Resources Assessment Branch Manager, the Senior Engineer will perform a wide variety of water resources engineering services, including leading a team to provide assistance to the Department, Region, other agencies, and the public by measuring streamflow and groundwater levels from SRO's network of monitoring stations and providing that data to the public; assessing technical documents and conducting technical studies; responding to public, private, and legal requests for information, mostly related to Well Completion Reports; reviewing and providing well completion reports to the public; and overseeing well-meter testing.
Specific duties include planning and investigation of potential stream gage sites; construction of stream gaging stations and their subsequent operation, maintenance, and repair; measuring stream-stage data using dataloggers and using acoustic flow instruments to measure stream-channel characteristics; assisting with data processing and developing stream-rating curves. The incumbent will also oversee and coordinate with Monitoring Entities to update their groundwater monitoring plans to ensure compliance with the CA Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring program. Other duties include scheduling staff to perform groundwater level measurements in SRO's monitoring network and to review the data for completeness and accuracy.
Detailed data management, analysis, and reporting using software and Internet-based application tools are an important part of this position.
This position requires the incumbent to work cooperatively with others; maintain regular, consistent, and predictable attendance; possess good oral and written communication skills; and exercise initiative, competent independent judgment, analyze situations accurately and take effective actions.
You will find additional information about the job in the .
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-480353
Position #(s):
...-590
Working Title: SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES (Supervisory)
Classification: SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES
$11,104.00 - $13,898.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Los Angeles County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Division of Regional Assistance, Southern Region Office, Resources Assessment Branch, Hydrological Data Section, Glendale
Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California's water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.
At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state's people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.
DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR's equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Department Website:
Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR's Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via
Special Requirements
The incumbent must possess valid registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and a valid California Driver License. This position requires occasional fieldwork. Travel is required and infrequent overnight lodging may be required to attend meetings and trainings or to visit field-sites.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 7/14/2025
Department of Water Resources
JC-480353 - SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES (Supervisory)
SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES
$11,104.00 - $13,898.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 7/14/2025
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
Job Description and Duties
Looking for a rewarding engineering career that provides an opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects? Do you enjoy and thrive working in a team setting as well as independently? If your answer to these questions is yes, Department of Water Resources (DWR) Southern Region Office (SRO) may be the perfect fit for you! DWR SRO is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Engineer - Water Resources, with strong interpersonal communication and technical skills to lead the Hydrogeological Data Section in a challenging and rewarding team-oriented work environment.
Under general supervision of the SRO Resources Assessment Branch Manager, the Senior Engineer will perform a wide variety of water resources engineering services, including leading a team to provide assistance to the Department, Region, other agencies, and the public by measuring streamflow and groundwater levels from SRO's network of monitoring stations and providing that data to the public; assessing technical documents and conducting technical studies; responding to public, private, and legal requests for information, mostly related to Well Completion Reports; reviewing and providing well completion reports to the public; and overseeing well-meter testing.
Specific duties include planning and investigation of potential stream gage sites; construction of stream gaging stations and their subsequent operation, maintenance, and repair; measuring stream-stage data using dataloggers and using acoustic flow instruments to measure stream-channel characteristics; assisting with data processing and developing stream-rating curves. The incumbent will also oversee and coordinate with Monitoring Entities to update their groundwater monitoring plans to ensure compliance with the CA Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring program. Other duties include scheduling staff to perform groundwater level measurements in SRO's monitoring network and to review the data for completeness and accuracy.
Detailed data management, analysis, and reporting using software and Internet-based application tools are an important part of this position.
This position requires the incumbent to work cooperatively with others; maintain regular, consistent, and predictable attendance; possess good oral and written communication skills; and exercise initiative, competent independent judgment, analyze situations accurately and take effective actions.
You will find additional information about the job in the .
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-480353
Position #(s):
...-590
Working Title: SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES (Supervisory)
Classification: SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES
$11,104.00 - $13,898.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Los Angeles County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Division of Regional Assistance, Southern Region Office, Resources Assessment Branch, Hydrological Data Section, Glendale
Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California's water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.
At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state's people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.
DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR's equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Department Website:
Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR's Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via
Special Requirements
The incumbent must possess valid registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and a valid California Driver License. This position requires occasional fieldwork. Travel is required and infrequent overnight lodging may be required to attend meetings and trainings or to visit field-sites.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 7/14/2025
Job ID: 484248336
Originally Posted on: 7/6/2025
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