Senior Engineer Water Resources

Department of Water Resources

JC-536699 -

JC-536699 - Senior Engineer Project Management(Specialist)
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: 12/21/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your Cal Career Account) By Mail Drop-off

Why Choose Us:
This position offers an exciting opportunity to participate in the development and execution of the Department of Water Resources' (DWR) public works construction contracts for all the right reasons. These contracts are essential to DWR's managing of California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible and sustainable way. You'll be at the frontline leading complex, high-visibility infrastructure projects that shape California's water future.

DWR received new authorities to execute these contracts using Collaborative Delivery Methods such as Design-Build and Construction Manager / General Contractor (CM/GC) and this position will play a key role in implementing these new processes. In addition to taking an exciting and rewarding career path, by joining DWR you will contribute to future generations in a workplace environment that embraces diversity and one that takes its environmental stewardship seriously.

And, you will become part of the DWR Team, which is a world class safety organization.

At DWR you will have the advantage of numerous resources to support your work and your professional growth—including training, organizational memberships, and knowledgeable and professional colleagues all of which collaborate for project success. You'll enjoy flexible scheduling and a balanced workload with a permanent-intermittent schedule.

We hope you'll check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity to join our State Water Project team and help deliver water to over 27 million Californians as well as contribute to protecting our environment and species conservation efforts.

Join a team of highly motivated professionals that are doing exciting engineering work!

This is a Permanent-Intermittent position with a maximum of 1,500 hours of work per calendar year.

Enjoy a flexible schedule that supports work-life balance, with opportunities to structure your time to allow extended weekends and personal flexibility.

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on leadership experience delivering major water infrastructure projects.
• Deep knowledge of collaborative delivery methods and public works contracting.
• Opportunities to mentor and collaborate with engineers statewide.
• A balanced schedule and supportive team culture.

Duties:
Under general direction of the Section Manager, the incumbent serves as a non-supervisory specialist performing project management duties on a wide variety of civil engineering related design and construction projects, studies, purchase contracts for State Water Project (SWP) facilities, Delta flood-control facilities, and other facilities and locations as required. The incumbent will also oversee consultants supporting the Project Management and Coordination Section.

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

Classification:

SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES $11,437.00 - $14,315.00A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Telework:

Hybrid

Division of Engineering, Program & Project Delivery, Project Management Branch,…