Hydroelectric Plant Electrician

HYDROELECTRIC PLANT ELECTRICIAN I

Department of Water Resources

JC-529458

$8,372.00 - $10,792.00 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: 10/13/2026

Under the direction of the Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) Electrical Supervisor and the guidance of Hydroelectric Plant Electrician II; safely performs electrical installations, maintenance, repair, modifications, and reconditioning of all electrical equipment and apparatus of a large hydroelectric installation in hydroelectric generating and/or pumping plants, aqueduct facilities and other related project facilities. May do general switching at remote unattended stations for the purpose of performing general maintenance.

Troubleshoots malfunctions of electrical systems and determines corrective actions to be taken. Work is onsite to support the State Water Project. Must be available for off-peak operations, maintenance, and emergency repairs which may require driving a vehicle on public roads throughout the field division. Provide training and oversight of apprentices in safe work practices and practical hands-on experience.

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

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• HYDROELECTRIC PLANT ELECTRICIAN I

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In Office

Permanent, Full Time

Operations & Maintenance/Oroville Field Division/Plant Maintenance/Electrical 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.

Must possess a valid California driver’s license. This is a sensitive position and is subject to substance abuse testing

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.

• Pumping/generation plant experience desired.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints, wiring diagrams and sketches.
• Experience with high voltage equipment, power circuit breakers, switches, power transformers.
• Experience with motor controls.
• Experience/training in electrical safety & maintenance, Lock-out-tag-out, energy isolation, and grounding procedures.
• Computer experience desired.
• Ability to work and communicate well with others in order to complete assigned tasks.
• Stamina to climb stairs, ladders, or scaffolding.
• Strength to pull cables, move tooling or equipment up to 50…