SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California's Department of Water Resources seeks a Senior Engineer Water Resources in Oroville Field Division. The role provides technical and administrative leadership for the Civil Engineering Section, and supervises field inspections of SWP dams and civil structures.

Requires California civil engineering licensure, strong project management, and excellent communication. This full-time position offers in-office work and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience leading civil engineering teams and projects.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Public sector project experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and administrative leadership for the Civil Engineering Section.
• Supervises field inspections to assure dam and structure integrity.

Skills

Project management

Supervisory experience

Dam safety

Communication skills

Education

Civil Engineer license

Job description

Job Posting:SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

Department of Water Resources

JC-532084 -

JC-532084 - 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: 10/1/2026

Provides technical and administrative leadership for all personnel in the Civil Engineering Section. Provides analysis of civil engineering features in Oroville Field Division and supervises field inspections to determine the continued suitable operation of SWP dams and civil structures.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Operations & Maintenance/Oroville Field Division/Engineering Branch/Civil Engineering Section, Oroville

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.

Special Requirements

A high degree of public contact is required. Professional registration, with the California Department of Consumer Affairs-Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists, as a Civil Engineer. Must possess a valid California driver’s license.

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:

Experience in inspection of dams, pipelines, hydraulic structures, or other water resource infrastructure. Experience in installing, calibrating, operating, or maintaining water measuring devices or dam safety instrumentation. Project management experience, Supervisory experience, Excellent organizational skills, Dam safety or Emergency response experience. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, computer knowledge in various programs, and strong interpersonal skills preferred.

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
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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.