ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES

Job Description and Duties

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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.

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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.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

It is desirable for the incumbent to have knowledge and experience in conducting meetings; project coordination; field work and inspections; preparing and reviewing design plans and specifications; civil engineering; preparing and review technical documentation and formal writing.

Benefits

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Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Resume, Cover Letter, And Statement of Qualifications. Please reference SAP Position #50093321 and Job Control #JC-504111 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

Statement of Qualifications:

This is a (1-page maximum) separate typed document entitled Statement of Qualifications in Arial 12-point font that addresses the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as it relates to the job description.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus

Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

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Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

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• Other - Cover letter.