Engineer, Water Resources

Austin Community College; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A California state department is seeking an Engineer in Water Resources to assist with the development of water transfer tools and manage water rights related to the State Water Project. The role involves collaborating with DWR engineers and requires a strong understanding of California water supply, environmental laws, and essential computer skills. Opportunities for professional growth are provided within a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must perform a variety of professional engineering work.
• Collaborate closely with DWR engineers and other government agency representatives.
• Maintain consistent and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and operation of the Water Transfer Information Management System.
• Evaluate water transfer proposals.
• Manage water rights for the operation of the State Water Project.

Skills

General knowledge of California water supply

Technical engineering assistance

Environmental laws knowledge

Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office)

Programming languages (FORTRAN, Visual Basic, Java)

Tools

ArcGIS

Database applications (e.g., Java, Access, Oracle)

Job description

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Please do not apply on Handshake.Applications submitted via Handshake will not be received by DWR. Online applications MUST BE submitted via https://calcareers.ca.gov/ .

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

Under the general direction of the Senior Engineer, Water Resources of the Water Transfer Conveyance Unit, the incumbent is responsible for assisting the development and operation of the Water Transfer Information Management System (WTIMS) and other water transfer tools, providing technical engineering assistance in the evaluation of water transfer proposals, and providing assistance related to the management of the water rights held by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) for the operation of the State Water Project (SWP).

This position requires the incumbent perform a wide variety of professional engineering work. It also requires the incumbent to work closely with DWR engineers, consulting engineers, and representatives from other government agencies; maintain regular, consistent, and predictable attendance; and exercise sound judgment.

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

Special Requirements

General knowledge of California water supply, water rights, environmental laws, computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office), presentation development, database application, and development (e.g., Java, Access, Oracle, etc.), and geographic information system software (e.g., ArcGIS). Knowledge of computer use, and programming languages such as FORTRAN, Visual Basic and Java is recommended.

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.

Job Code #: JC-494854

Classification: ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES