Senior Engineer Water Resources

Job Posting:

SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

Department of Water Resources

JC-532084 -

JC-532084 - SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES
SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 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: 10/1/2026

Provides technical and administrative leadership for all personnel in the Civil Engineering Section. Provides analysis of civil engineering features in Oroville Field Division and supervises field inspections to determine the continued suitable operation of SWP dams and civil structures.

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

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Operations & Maintenance/Oroville Field Division/Engineering Branch/Civil Engineering Section, Oroville

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.

A high degree of public contact is required. Professional registration, with the California Department of Consumer Affairs-Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists, as a Civil Engineer. Must possess a valid California driver’s license.

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:

Experience in inspection of dams, pipelines, hydraulic structures, or other water resource infrastructure. Experience in installing, calibrating, operating, or maintaining water measuring devices or dam safety instrumentation. Project management experience, Supervisory experience, Excellent organizational skills, Dam safety or Emergency response experience. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, computer knowledge in various programs, and strong interpersonal skills preferred.

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 with holdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable…