STUDENT ASSISTANT -ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SCIENCES-

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

State of California, Department of Water Resources, Division of Flood Operations, Risk Assessment and Mapping Section in Sacramento, seeks a Student Assistant (Engineering and Architectural Sciences) to support hydrologic/hydraulic studies and RAMS projects.

The position is hybrid with an hourly wage of $18.27–$28.16, and final filing by 10/13/2026. Enrolled students pursuing related majors with GPA requirements may apply.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in related undergraduate or graduate program with GPA requirements.
• Declared a major related to the duties of the advertised position.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hydrologic and hydraulic studies (H&H) and RAMS projects.
• Support R&D efforts for tools development, data assimilation, and AI applications in modeling.
• Assist in data quality control and web-based information management for RAMS projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

ArcGIS

QGIS

MATLAB

Python

R

Job description

Student Assistant (E+A)

$18.27 - $28.16 per Hour
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/13/2026

Under the general direction of Section Manager and Senior Engineers, Water Resources the Student Assistant (Engineering and Architectural Sciences) will assist with hydrologic and hydraulics (H&H), and geomorphic study projects carried out by Risk Assessment and Mapping Section (RAMS) including Floodplain Risk assessment special studies. The incumbent will also support technical work on scientific Research and Development efforts for innovative tools development, data assimilation and quality control, artificial intelligence (AI) applications in modeling and mapping studies, sections H&H model development and validation activities, and web-based information management application in support of the RAMS technical study projects and risk mapping program activities.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• STUDENT ASSISTANT -ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SCIENCES-

# of Positions:

2

Work Location:

Division of Flood Operations, Floodplain Management Branch, Risk Assessment and Mapping Section, Sacramento

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Student Assistant

Department Information

Division of Flood Operations, Floodplain Management Branch, Risk Assessment and Mapping Section, 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

• Enrolled in nine (9) semester/eight (8) quarters for undergraduate student or six (6) semester/four 94) quarter units for graduate students.
• Achieved a 2.0 grade point average in the most recently completed academic term.
• Declared a major related to the duties of the advertised position and enrolled in coursework required for that major.

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:

This position requires the incumbent to work cooperatively with others in a courteous and professional manner; be detail oriented; exercise good judgment and be able to keep a regular work schedule. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and Power Point is required. Knowledge in computer applications of mathematical modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, geo-spatial analyses software (ARCGIS, QGIS, SMS etc.) and programming such as MATLAB, R, Python etc., is desirable. Experience working in a diverse team environment in an academic or professional setting is desirable.

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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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 workplace. 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.