ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 72,406 - 135,616; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transit reimbursement

Personal Leave Program

Job summary

The State of California seeks a Structural Design Engineer to work on water resource projects. This position emphasizes structural analysis and design, with responsibilities including preparing plans for various facilities like buildings and hydraulic structures.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, knowledge in structural engineering, and computer proficiency. Benefits include public transit reimbursement and state employee programs.

Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership qualities and teamwork capabilities.
• Experience in drafting and reviewing technical specifications is valuable.
• Knowledge of designing structures in high-seismic zones is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for various water-related projects.
• Prepare plans and generate specifications for buildings, bridges, and hydraulic structures.
• Conduct site inspections and provide engineering support during construction.

Skills

Knowledge and experience in structural engineering

Strong communication and writing skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Computer skills in spreadsheets, CAD

Experience with CA and Federal design codes

Experience or knowledge of soil mechanics

Education

Professional Engineer’s license for the State of CA

Tools

CAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Job Posting: Structural Design Engineer

Department of Water Resources

Job Code #: JC-516150

Classification: ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES

Salary: $6,488.00 - $12,152.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 5/27/2026

Job Description and Duties

The single greatest advantage of working for DWR is that you can practice structural engineering in its purest form. Because California’s Department of Water Resources is the owner and operator of its facilities, our engineers are empowered to make the right choices in design, detailing, and materials to ensure public safety and longevity of the infrastructure. Our engineers are at the forefront on design and construction projects, and they make design decisions based on good engineering practice for safety, durability, and performance.

At DWR you will have the advantage of numerous resources to support your work and your professional growth, including training, organizational memberships, and knowledgeable colleagues, most of which are under one roof and all of which collaborate for project success.

We hope you’ll check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity to join our team.

Duties: This position is open to engineers with varying levels of experience. The actual duties will be commensurate with skill level. Under the direction of a Senior Engineer, the incumbent performs structural analysis and design, prepares plans and generates specifications for a variety of projects including buildings, bridges, spillways, hydraulic structures, radial gates, intakes and miscellaneous water-related facilities, as well as prepares designs for modifications to existing facilities. Additional duties include performing engineering studies and analyses of existing and proposed facilities, site inspections, and engineering support for projects under construction.

Desirable Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated based on their relative ability as demonstrated by the quality and extent of their experience. The ideal candidate’s application and resume will clearly and concisely address as many of the following desirable qualifications as possible: knowledge and experience in the structural engineering field, ability to take direction, engagement, teamwork, self‑motivation, autonomy, leadership of other staff or consultants, strong communication and writing skills, detail and quality orientation, ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, organization, track record of meeting deadlines and budget constraints, dependability, computer skills in spreadsheets, CAD, engineering analysis programs, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office suite, experience with CA and Federal design codes, manuals, and regulations, experience or knowledge regarding the design of concrete, steel, masonry, or timber structures, familiarity with design in high‑seismic zones, experience or knowledge of soil mechanics and soil/structure interaction, knowledge or experience with public works construction contracts, and knowledge or experience writing and reviewing technical specifications. A Professional Engineer’s license for the State of CA is preferred but not required.

Benefits

Read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees. Employees are reimbursed for a portion of their monthly public transit pass. Personal Leave Program 2025 provides state employees with temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program accruals. For additional information please visit the Human Resources Manual – CalHR.

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 workplace. 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.