SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

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Job summary

State of California's Department of Water Resources in Sacramento seeks a Senior Engineer, Water Resources to provide consulting level expertise in multi-dimensional modeling and to lead the development of three-dimensional models for the Delta system.

The role requires civil engineering licensure, strong analytical and communication skills, and ability to work in a hybrid telework setting with the MSO and stakeholders to improve water resources and water quality.

Qualifications

• Experience leading development of 3D hydrodynamic models.
• Ability to conduct multi-disciplinary hydrodynamics and water quality studies.
• Strong communication and project leadership in a public agency context.

Responsibilities

• Provide consulting level expertise in multi-dimensional modeling and lead 3D model development.
• Conduct studies on Delta hydrodynamics and water quality for Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
• Collaborate with MSO, department, and stakeholders to implement modeling solutions.

Skills

Multi-dimensional modeling

Three-dimensional modeling

Hydrodynamics knowledge

Water quality knowledge

Communication skills

Education

California P.E. license

Tools

DSM2

SCHISM

Delta Modeling Software

Job description

Job Posting:Senior Engineer, Water Resources

Department of Water Resources

JC-536404 -

JC-536404 - Senior Engineer, Water Resources

SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 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: 11/16/2026

Under the general direction of the Supervising Engineer, Water Resources of the Delta Modeling Section in the Modeling Support Office (MSO), the successful candidate will serve as a non-supervisory staff specialist providing consulting level expertise in multi-dimensional modeling and leading the development of three dimensional models. The incumbent will also conduct special studies on the hydrodynamics and water quality of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta system.

Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

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

Minimum Requirements

• SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

# of Positions

1

Work Location

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

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.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - See Special Instructions for additional details.

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:

Have ability to act independently and function as a competent project leader and representative for the Delta Modeling Section; effectively mentor and guide staff in a complex engineering endeavor; establish and maintain cooperative relations with staff from MSO, Department, other agencies, and stakeholder groups; have good understanding of and ability to communicate the nature and interpretation of the Bay-Delta SCHISM and Delta Simulation Model 2 (DSM2) models; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; possess good oral and written communication skills; have working knowledge of and experience with Delta hydrodynamics and water quality as well as Delta issues and be able to relate them to modeling; have extensive knowledge and experience with general mathematical models and physics, computer use and software programming; maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance; and exercise good judgment.

Our work environment is also well-balanced with life, and our team members are very diverse. Our office is conveniently located right next to a light rail station in downtown Sacramento. The incumbent will have access to amenities such as the Wellness Gym and Career Center in the new State Resources Building. We can accommodate flexible time schedules and telework options that are consistent with Department and MSO policies, which must be approved by the supervisor. The Department offers a variety of professional training opportunities including online classes from LinkedIn Learning. See the link above about the benefits of the State service such as leaves, pension, insurances, retirement saving, etc.

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]
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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

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), resume, and Statement of Qualifications. Please reference SAP Position # 50000920 and Job Control # 536404 in the examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying section of your application.

A Statement of Qualifications is a one-page typed (12-point Arial font) document that describes your knowledge, skills and experience that qualifies you for the position.

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

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.

For more information about the State hiring process, see below. To learn more about how to get a State job, see below.

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.