Engineer, Water Resources

Engineer, Water Resources

Department of Water Resources

JC-482839 - Engineer, Water Resources

ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES

$6,299.00 - $11,798.00 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: 7/16/2025

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

Job Description and Duties

Under direction of the Senior Engineer, Water Resources, the incumbent performs construction engineering and inspection duties on the assigned civil engineering construction projects for the State Water Project (SWP) and the Division of Engineering (DOE).

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES

Additional Documents

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Position Details

Job Code #: JC-482839

Position #(s):

...-007

Working Title: Engineer, Water Resources

Classification: ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES

$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

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: Yolo County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Division of Engineering, Construction Branch, Sacramento Project Headquarters, West Sacramento

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.

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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

Must possess a valid California Driver's License and safely operate State and/or personal vehicles as part of the duties of the position.

Applicants must be able to travel on short notices including overnight lodging on some assignments and be willing to work irregular and extended hours during outages or emergencies.

Range D incumbents in this classification must possess a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

The Department of Water Resources is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety. Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance is essential to the successful performance in this position.

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: 7/16/2025