Hydrologic Forecast Engineer – River Inflows (Hybrid)

California Department of Water Resources; California; Hybrid; USD 9,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

Job summary

California Department of Water Resources seeks a dedicated Engineer, Water Resources to monitor storms, develop inflow forecasts for rivers and reservoirs, and issue flood bulletins. The role blends hydrology, meteorology, and hydraulic engineering to support water managers across California.

The position is permanent, full time, with hybrid telework. Collaboration within the River Forecasting Unit is essential, and candidates should be prepared to handle varied hydrologic analyses and modeling

Qualifications

• Innovative engineer with hydrology/meteorology interest.
• Experience applying hydrologic/hydraulic methods.

Responsibilities

• Monitor storms and hydrologic conditions.
• Prepare and update river/reservoir inflow forecasts.
• Issue flood bulletins and support water management decisions.

Job description

California Department of Water Resources seeks a dedicated Engineer, Water Resources to monitor storms, develop inflow forecasts for rivers and reservoirs, and issue flood bulletins. The role blends hydrology, meteorology, and hydraulic engineering to support water managers across California.

The position is permanent, full time, with hybrid telework. Collaboration within the River Forecasting Unit is essential, and candidates should be prepared to handle varied hydrologic analyses and modeling