ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Department of Water Resources (DWR) in Sacramento is seeking an Electrical Engineer to perform electrical engineering work related to transmission studies and rate design for the State Water Project. The role supports reliable operation and economic evaluation of transmission services.

Join a team delivering water to millions, with opportunities for growth, collaboration, and professional development. Hybrid work arrangement is available, with extensive state resources and focus on environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Experience in electrical engineering studies or power systems is desirable.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform less complex electrical engineering work related to transmission studies.
• Economically evaluate transmission service requirements and rate design.
• Support reliable and cost-effective operation of the State Water Project.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Visio

AutoCAD

Revit

PSLF

CAISO knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

$6,488.00 - $9,296.00 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: 9/15/2026

This position is physically located in the Arden-Arcade area in Sacramento, CA

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. 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 general direction of the Transmission Rates Unit supervisor, the incumbent performs the less complex electrical engineering work related to technical and economic evaluation of transmission studies and interconnection service requirements, and transmission rate design for the reliable and cost-effective operation of the State Water Project (SWP).

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER $6,488.00 - $7,735.00A $7,428.00 - $9,296.00B 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 - Power Operations Management, Power Systems Planning and Contracts Branch,Transmission Planning Section, Transmission Rates Unit, 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

Must be available to work outside normal business hours, including overnight travel. Travel throughout the state of California 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.

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.

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.

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 that the incumbent have experience or knowledge using common computer software such as MS Word, Excel, Visio, AutoCAD, Revit, and PSLF. They should also have knowledge or experience in engineering or power-related studies, including work involving CAISO, the State Water Project, or engineering projects. Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with others is preferred.

We have PLENTY of FREE parking. This position is located in the Arden Arcade area.

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
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Special Instructions

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.

List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.

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.