Senior Engineering Geologist

Position Title

Senior Engineering Geologist (Specialist) GSP Review Section

Department of Water Resources

Salary: $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of an alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 7/31/2026

Are you looking for a job that will support sustainable water resources management of the State of California with your insight, knowledge, and technical and analytical skills? Discover your full potential and develop your career with us.

Senior Engineering Geologist

Senior Engineering Geologist

Salary: $11,437.00 - $14,315.00. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of an alternate range when applicable.

Number of Positions: 1

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term – Full Time

Hybrid (Telework)

Travel is required. Must possess a valid California driver’s license with a good driving record to attend meetings and/or training.

This position is covered in the Political Reform Act and requires financial disclosure within 30 days of the first and last day physically worked in a covered position and annually by April 1st.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

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Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

• 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.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Qualifications – see special instructions for additional details.

• Proactive; can learn and adapt quickly; safety conscious; exhibit strong organizational and project management skills; exemplary written and oral communication skills; possess and exhibit inter‑personal skills; and can work cooperatively in multidisciplinary teams, with local agencies, and stakeholder groups; attention to detail producing high‑quality work products.
• Knowledge of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and DWR’s roles and responsibilities implementing the Act.
• Knowledge and practical experience assessing water supplies and demands, as well as conducting other complex water resources engineering assessments.

to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees. Our work environment is also well‑balanced with life, and our team members are very diverse. Our office is located in the new State Natural Resources Building and is conveniently located next to a light rail station in downtown Sacramento. The incumbent will have access to amenities such as the Wellness Gym and Career Center.

We can accommodate flexible time schedules and telework options that are consistent with DWR and SGMO policies, which must be approved by the supervisor. DWR offers a variety of professional training opportunities including online classes from Linked In Learning. See the link above about the benefits of the State service such as leaves, pension, insurance, retirement saving, etc.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Sunny Sanchez. Phone: . Email:

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