Senior Engineer, Water Resources — Data & Planning (Hybrid)

California Department of Water Resources; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

California Department of Water Resources is seeking a Senior Engineer, Water Resources (Specialist) to lead modernization of regional and statewide water budget and accounting, organize statewide planning data, and align data with program needs and end users.

The role emphasizes teamwork, collaboration with external partners, and strong leadership, communication, and project management skills. A hybrid telework arrangement is available for this permanent, full-time position.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent required (unspecified level).
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership and project management abilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage statewide water planning data for accessibility and usefulness.
• Evaluate opportunities to streamline water agency data reporting.
• Assist in scenario-based modeling and planning analyses for future water supply gaps.
• Identify and assess place-based and regional adaptation strategies to reduce gaps.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and external partners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Leadership

Project management

Job description

California Department of Water Resources is seeking a Senior Engineer, Water Resources (Specialist) to lead modernization of regional and statewide water budget and accounting, organize statewide planning data, and align data with program needs and end users.

The role emphasizes teamwork, collaboration with external partners, and strong leadership, communication, and project management skills. A hybrid telework arrangement is available for this permanent, full-time position.