SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES
Sacramento County, CA, USA
Job Posting: Senior Engineer Water Resources
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: 8/7/2026
Job Description and Duties
The Office of Project Management, Executive Division, is looking for a key leadership position to help manage enterprise-level projects in a challenging and rewarding work environment. If you are a self-motivated, service-minded, hardworking professional interested in joining a dynamic team that is dedicated to helping project and program delivery across the Department, apply today! Duties will include providing project management services to DWR programs and initiatives; implementing Microsoft SharePoint and Power Platform tools to assist in tracking, managing, and executing projects and programs; and implementing standardized project management services as documented in the Project Management Body of Knowledge.
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
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
- The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
- The position(s) require(s) a(n) Civil Engineer Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.
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: 8/7/2026Who 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.
- Other - See Supplemental Questionnaire information under Special Instructions below.
Desirable Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be an experienced project manager with a broad knowledge of project development, tracking and delivery, with an emphasis on enterprise level program management and reporting. The Candidate should also possess the ability to work effectively with others to promote a positive work environment. A strong candidate will possess knowledge of:
- Microsoft Project, SharePoint and Power BI,
- Project Management Institutes’ (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge,
- SAP reporting, and
- State contracting requirements, development, and procurement.
- PMI certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is desired but not required.
Benefits
Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered 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.
Heidi Branigan
(916) 712-0161
Heidi.Branigan@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
To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), along with a resume and Supplemental Questionnaire. All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included in the STD. 678 to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Please reference SAP Position #50004974 and Job Control #523464 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.
A Supplemental Questionnaire is a separate document that is no longer than 2 pages, single-spaced, with 12-point Arial font. Please address the following in the Supplemental Questionnaire:
- This position requires experience managing projects and programs. Please describe your experience in implementing and managing projects and programs; how you navigate fiscal and budgetary constraints, environmental concerns, policy, and political limits; and your experience in team building and your approach to directing a team in a lead role.
- What is your experience with managing long-term project milestones? What methods did you use to ensure your projects stayed on scope, schedule, and budget targets for projects spanning 3-5 years in duration?
- This position will develop and implement project management tools. Please describe your experience creating interactive dashboards and reports that enable users to visualize and analyze data. Please identify the tools you used and provide one example of how the data and information was used to make better decisions and improve efficiency.
Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job.
The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, SROA/Surplus, and training and development assignment.
Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.
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.
