Job Description and Duties

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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 the direction of the Manager, Mechanical Test Unit and with guidance from the Hydroelectric (HEP) Technician III, the incumbent performs complex technical work on control, communication, electrical and mechanical equipment supporting the operation and maintenance of the State Water Project (SWP) generating and pumping plants, switchyards, water conveyance systems, and related facilities.

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