Associate Corrosion Engineer

JC-533798

Associate Corrosion Engineer

$9,713.00 - $12,151.00 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: 11/23/2026

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This position is physically located at the California Natural Resources Building in Downtown Sacramento.

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

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 direction of the Manager, Corrosion Engineering Unit A, the incumbent will be required to perform field and office engineering work on matters relating to corrosion control on the State Water Project. This position requires that the incumbent work cooperatively with others; maintain regular, consistent, and predictable attendance; and exercise good judgment.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSOCIATE CORROSION ENGINEER

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Job Code #: JC-533798

Position #(s):

-003

Working Title:

Associate Corrosion Engineer

Classification: ASSOCIATE CORROSION ENGINEER

$9,713.00 - $12,151.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Division of Operations and Maintenance, Assistant Division Manager
- Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Services Branch, Corrosion Engineering Section, Corrosion Engineering Unit A, Sacramento

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…