SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES
State of California
Sacramento County, CA, USA
USD 11,437-14,315 / month
Job Posting: Senior Field Engineer
Department of 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: 5/21/2026
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the Supervising Engineer, Water Resources (Regional Engineer) in the Field Engineering Branch of the Division of Safety of Dams, the Senior Engineer, Water Resources evaluates the highly technical and more complex safety performance of jurisdictional dams in an assigned area and is responsible for supervising the construction, enlargement, alteration, and repair of dams in assigned counties. The incumbent also acts as a lead person to other Engineers, Water Resources.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
Division of Safety of Dams, Field Engineering Branch, 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 and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Department Website: https://water.ca.gov/
Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR’s Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required. This position requires the incumbent to possess a valid California Driver’s License.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 5/21/2026Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
- Statement of Qualifications - See Special Instructions for additional details.
Desirable Qualifications
This position requires that the incumbent work cooperatively with Division Staff, dam owners, consultants, and the general public. Knowledge of Relevant Dam Safety, General Engineering Work Experience including reviewing plans and specifications for civil construction projects, performing land surveys for civil projects, construction inspections for civil projects, making engineering calculations, performing engineering studies, preparing engineering reports, California or Federal design codes, manuals, and regulations, field inspections of structures like bridges, civil infrastructure, hydraulic structures, tunnels, pipelines, or dams, field or laboratory tests, acting as the lead person to other Engineers, supervising the construction of civil projects, dam safety related projects, Knowledge of design of structures, including reinforced concrete and masonry, structural steel, and timber; hydraulics; soils and soil mechanics, evaluating dam instrumentation data, working with outside agencies, engineering consultants, or the general public on civil projects. Must have excellent communication skills, exercise good judgment, and maintain consistent, regular, and predictable attendance. This position requires frequent overnight travel and driving a vehicle on public roadways and/or in the field on uneven terrain.
Benefits
Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees. We are conveniently located near downtown Sacramento, close to the I-5, and I-80 interchange. Telework options available, plenty of free parking and on-site gym access is available to employees.
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 withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Michael Yanez
(916) 607-9347
Michael.Yanez@water.ca.gov
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 Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Office of Civil Rights
(916) 653-6952
civilrights@water.ca.gov
Special Instructions
Interested applicants must submit a State Employment Application (STD 678), resume, and a Statement of Qualifications. Please reference SAP Position #50001300 and Job Control #514957 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application and on the top right corner of your Statement of Qualifications.
Statement of Qualifications- 1 page max, typed document, Arial 12 pt. font document highlighting experience and education as it relates to the qualifications listed on the job advertisement.
The follow basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/ Surplus.
Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Click here to complete DWR’s Recruitment Survey. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.
Examination/Assessment
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List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
