SENIOR HYDROELECTRIC POWER UTILITY ENGINEER (SPECIALIST)
Sacramento County, CA, USA
USD 11,437-14,315 / month
Job Posting: Plant Asset Planning Specialist
Department of Water Resources
SENIOR HYDROELECTRIC POWER UTILITY ENGINEER (SPECIALIST)
$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: 8/13/2026
Job Description and Duties
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This position is physically located at the California Natural Resources Building in Downtown Sacramento.
Why Choose Us: We own and operate the State Water Project (SWP) – the largest water and power system in the United States. As owner/operator of our own infrastructure, we are empowered to make the right choices to ensure public safety and facility reliability.
The Asset Management (AM) Branch leads DWR’s effort to enhance its management of SWP water storage and conveyance infrastructure. A key function of the branch is developing AM plans which define strategies for monitoring, inspection, maintenance, and asset renewal to ensure the long-term safety and reliability of SWP facilities.
Duties: This position serves as a Plant Asset Planning Specialist and plays a key role in strengthening the long-term reliability and performance of the SWP by advancing modern AM systems, improving data-driven decision-making, and guiding major electrical and mechanical equipment strategies across the portfolio of SWP pumping and hydroelectric generating plants. This position serves as a trusted subject matter expert, leading cross-functional initiatives, shaping risk-informed investment planning, and driving continuous improvements to asset health and infrastructure reliability as outlined in the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP).
This position supports the planning, development, and implementation of AM plans for SWP pumping and generating plants by: analyzing equipment condition, age, maintenance, and performance data to assess asset health; assessing risks; conducting business case evaluations; and evaluating current AM practices against industry best practice. These activities involve leading and participating in work group and workshop settings to collect data, evaluate current AM practices, and recommend improvements. The specialist also performs independent analyses, document results in technical memorandums, plans, and reports, and gives presentations to internal and external parties.
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 Operations and Maintenance, Assistant Division Manager – Strategic Asset & Financial Planning, Asset Management Branch, Asset Management 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
Employee is required to successfully complete all safety training related to the functions of the job. All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. Periodic travel throughout the State by air and public roadways will be required.
Under the provisions of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard CIP-004 as part of the Energy Policy of 2005, this position has authorized cyber access to or unescorted physical access around critical cyber assets and is subject to a satisfactory background check prior to appointment and every seven years thereafter.
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: 8/13/2026Who 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
It is desirable for the incumbent to have experience in maintenance, inspection, monitoring, assessment, refurbishment, and/or replacement of complex electrical or mechanical infrastructure. Familiarity with AM standards such as ISO 55001 and SWP (or similar) infrastructure along with demonstrated abilities to lead, collaborate, and facilitate discussions in small team and workshop settings are also highly desirable.
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
The Department of Water Resources is located in the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) building, which is one of the newest and innovative buildings in Sacramento. It is located right next to Light Rail for an easy commute – we even have a reimbursement subsidy program for public transit! Click here to read about the array of amenities CNRA has to offer.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Monique Leste
(916) 902-7211
Monique.Leste@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), Resume and Statement of Qualifications. Please reference SAP Position #50101279 and Job Control #525078 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.
A Statement of Qualifications (1 page maximum) is a separate typed document entitled Statement of Qualifications in Arial 12-point font that addresses the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as it relates to the job description.
The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus .
Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. 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
For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To learn more about how to get a State job, click here.
List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.
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SENIOR HYDROELECTRIC POWER UTILITY ENGINEER (SPECIALIST)
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