SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES
State of California
Sacramento County, CA, USA
USD 11,437-14,315 / month
Job Posting: Senior Engineer Project Management Specialist
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: 6/12/2026
Job Description and Duties
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. DWR received recent 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.
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!
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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
Division of Engineering, Planning Management, & Delivery, Project Management Branch, Project Management Coordination Section, 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
Must possess a valid California driver's license when conducting State business that requires driving a vehicle.
The Department of Water Resources is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety. Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance is essential to the successful performance in this position.
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: 6/12/2026Who 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.
Desirable Qualifications
This position requires that the incumbent run day-to-day project management duties, which will require the incumbent to work cooperatively with others, maintain regular and consistent attendance, and exercise good judgment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. The scope of responsibilities of this position involves a broad working knowledge of civil engineering; design of hydraulic structures and pipelines; soil mechanics and foundations; applicable design and building codes; environmental permitting and statutes, and civil design computer applications.
Benefits
Click here to read about some of the benefits available to eligible 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.
Nikisa Rayej
(916) 764-9752
nikisa.rayej@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
How to Apply: Interested applicants must submit a completed State Employment Application (STD 678) along with a resume. Please reference SAP Position #50001246 and Job Control #517186 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.
The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.
Resumes, cover letters, and other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application.
The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, SROA/Surplus, and training and development assignment.
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.
