SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

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

Job summary

The Department of Water Resources seeks a Senior Engineer, Water Resources to lead the System Support Unit within the State Water Project Analysis Office in Sacramento. This permanent, full-time role focuses on supervising staff and ensuring robust project management, cost control, and SAP/CAB/BI support for portfolio operations.

You will work in a hybrid telework environment, contribute to end-user training, coordinate with business managers, and help deliver water resources projects that

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience in project and program planning, cost estimations and allocations, and reporting activities with SAP (or similar) systems.
• Experience or knowledge in the SWP operations for water and power, management of the development and financing of SWP system facilities and understanding of the SWP program control processes and master data.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, management skills such as organization, project management, prioritization and coordination, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Work cooperatively with others, maintain consistent attendance, and exercise good judgment.
• Applicants should possess strong research, analytical, and solution development skills, and the ability to train system users.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff providing project management and technical and functional assistance supporting operations and maintenance of SAP CAB systems and BI/CMR tools.
• Assist in creating training end-user materials, system testing procedures and best practices.
• Maintain and validate master and interface data, coordinate enhancements and defect tracking, and document system processes.
• Coordinate meetings for system Business Managers and support consultant contract management.

Skills

Project planning

Cost estimation

Reporting

SAP

Communication skills

Team coordination

Tools

SAP

BI/CMR

Project management software

Job description

Job Posting:Manager, System Support Unit

Department of Water Resources

JC-524535 -

JC-524535 - Manager, System Support Unit 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: 10/29/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

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

We hope you’ll check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications and apply for this great career opportunity to join our team and help deliver water to over 26 million Californians as well as contribute to protecting our environment and species conservation efforts.

The State Water Project Analysis Office is looking for a dynamically engaged, Senior Engineer, Water Resources with a can-do attitude to join its team. If you want to be a part of the State Water Project (SWP) team, we may have the job for you!

Do you want to be challenged with complex work that is both rewarding and gratifying?? Do you want to be aware of how the SWP operates and understand how the SWP functions financially? Do you want to interact with all levels of DWR?

Under the general direction of the Section Manager the incumbent is responsible for the supervision of staff providing project management and technical and functional assistance supporting operations and maintenance of the Department of Water Resources (DWR) Portfolio-Project Management and Resources Management (PPM/RM) planning and SAP Cost and Billing (CAB) systems, including the Business Intelligence/Cross-Modular Reporting (BI/CMR) tool, and assistance in consultant contract management. Supporting tasks include maintaining and creating training end-user materials, system testing procedures and best practices, master and interface data validation and maintenance, enhancements and defect log tracking, system documentation, and meeting coordination for system Business Managers.

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

Minimum Requirements

• SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES $11,437.00 - $14,315.00A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

State Water Project Analysis Office, SWP Utility Section, System Support Unit, Sacramento

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.

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid California driver’s license with a good driving record in order to drive to various meetings and project locations.

This position is office-centered, which means the incumbent works more than fifty percent of their time monthly in the office.

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:

Extensive knowledge and experience in project and program planning, cost estimations and allocations, and reporting activities with DWR's SAP (or similar) systems. Experience or knowledge in the SWP operations for water and power, management of the development and financing of SWP system facilities and understanding of the SWP program control processes and master data. Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, management skills such as organization, project management, prioritization and coordination, and strong problem-solving skills. Work cooperatively with others, maintain consistent, regular, predictable attendance, and exercise good judgment. Applicants should possess strong research, analytical, and solution development skills, and the ability to train system users.

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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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, cover letter, and Statement of Qualifications. A SOQ is a 12-point Arial font, one-page maximum typed document explaining how the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and experience qualify them for the position. Please reference the SAP Position #50001507 and Job Control # 524535 in the "examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application.

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.

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

List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.

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.