ASSOCIATE CORROSION ENGINEER

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California, Department of Water Resources is seeking an Associate Corrosion Engineer in Sacramento. This permanent, full-time role supports the State Water Project by applying corrosion control engineering practices in field and office settings.

You will work under the Manager, Corrosion Engineering Unit A, collaborating with a team to maintain infrastructure integrity, manage data for CP and coatings, and support environmental and safety standards statewide.

Qualifications

• Experience in corrosion engineering and CP maintenance.
• Experience with ProActive, Bullhorn or similar databases.
• Familiarity with coating inspection and CP testing.
• Ability to read specifications and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and office engineering work on corrosion control for the State Water Project.
• Coordinate with team, maintain regular attendance and exercise good judgment.
• Refer to Duty Statement for additional information on duties.

Skills

Corrosion Engineering

Cathodic Protection (CP)

Databases (ProActive)

Databases (Bullhorn)

Excel

Coating Inspection

Condition Assessment

Drawing/Specification creation

CP Testing

Tools

ProActive

Bullhorn

Excel

Job description

Job Posting:Associate Corrosion Engineer

Department of Water Resources

JC-533798 -

JC-533798 - Associate Corrosion Engineer
ASSOCIATE CORROSION ENGINEER

$9,713.00 - $12,151.00 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: 11/23/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

This position is physically located at the California Natural Resources Building in Downtown Sacramento.

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 direction of the Manager, Corrosion Engineering Unit A, the incumbent will be required to perform field and office engineering work on matters relating to corrosion control on the State Water Project. This position requires that the incumbent work cooperatively with others; maintain regular, consistent, and predictable attendance; and exercise good judgment.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSOCIATE CORROSION ENGINEER

ASSOCIATE CORROSION ENGINEER $9,713.00 - $12,151.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Division of Operations and Maintenance, Assistant Division Manager – Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Services Branch, Corrosion Engineering Section, Corrosion Engineering Unit A, 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.

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

Travel throughout the State will be required. 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.

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.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates 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).

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

It is desirable for the incumbent to have knowledge and experience in Corrosion Engineering, Maintaining Cathodic Protection (CP), Databases (ProActive, Bullhorn, Excel), Condition Assessment, Specification and Drawing creation, Coating Inspection, and CP Testing.

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.

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
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