STUDENT ASSISTANT -ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SCIENCES-

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

State of California, Department of Water Resources, invites applications for a Student Assistant in Engineering and Architectural Sciences. The position is hybrid and located in Sacramento, with duties spanning collaboration, safety adherence, and project support under the Division of Operations and Maintenance.

Applicants must be enrolled in an engineering-related major, maintain at least a 2.0 GPA, and meet unit requirements for undergrad/grad status.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in nine semester units (undergrad) or six quarters (grad) for eligibility.
• Must have a 2.0 GPA in the most recently completed term.
• Declared a major related to the duties advertised.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with others and follow safety procedures.
• Maintain regular/consistent attendance and complete assigned tasks.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, engineers, technicians, and staff.

Skills

Engineering software

Lab reports

CAD

Education

Enrolled in engineering major

Tools

CAD

Job description

Student Assistant (E&A)
STUDENT ASSISTANT -ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SCIENCES-

$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: 9/1/2026

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

This position is physically located at the California Natural Resources Building in Downtown Sacramento.

Join a team of highly motivated professionals that are doing exciting work!We hope you’ll check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity to join our State Water Project team and help deliver water to over 27 million Californians as well as contribute to protecting our environment and species conservation efforts.

Why Choose Us

We own and operate our own facilities, which is the largest water and power delivery system in the United States. And as owners and operators of our own infrastructure, we are empowered to make the right choices in design, detailing, and materials to ensure public safety and facility reliability. We are not driven by the cost-cutting measures or unrealistic expectations that you may find in the private sector. Instead, direct the operations and maintenance of the State Water Project to safely deliver and optimize the uses of available water with environmental sensitivity.

At DWR you will have the support of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues, robust training programs, and professional organizational memberships for your professional growth. Our large organization provides an opportunity for a long and promising career full of growth and opportunity.

Duties

This position requires that the incumbent work cooperatively with others; follow established safety procedures inherent to the job; maintain consistent, regular, and predictable attendance; exercise good judgment; complete assigned projects and tasks as directed. The ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with supervisors, engineers, technicians, and support staff is critical to performing assigned tasks.

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

Minimum Requirements

• STUDENT ASSISTANT -ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SCIENCES-

# of Positions: 1

Work Location

Hybrid

Job Type

Student Assistant

Department Information

Division of Operations and Maintenance, Assistant Division Manager (Engineering), Electrical Engineering Branch, Electrical Engineering Section A, 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

Employee is required to successfully complete all safety training related to the functions of the job. All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, & secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, & experiences, free from discrimination. Some travel throughout the State will be required.

All applicants for Student Assistant positions must meet the following departmental eligibility requirements:

• Enrolled in nine (9) semester/eight (8) quarter units for undergraduate students or six (6) semester/four (4) 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.

Student Assistant employees are paid hourly and are limited to 1500 hours per 12 consecutive months. Position requires the incumbent maintain regular/consistent attendance (20 hr/wk minimum). Must be able to work during the school year and during summer and winter breaks.

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:

It is desirable for the incumbent to have knowledge and experience using engineering software programs, formal reports and lab reports, computer aided design software (CAD), Electrical Engineering coursework or experience.

Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.

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

The Department of Water Resources is located in the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) building, which is one of the newest and innovative buildings in Sacramento. It is located right next to Light Rail for an easy commute – we even have a reimbursement subsidy program for public transit! Click here to read about the array of amenities CNRA has to offer.

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]
[e-mail]

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, unofficial transcripts, and cover letter. Please reference SAP Position #50030122 and Job Control#52 4600 in the "examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application.

The Cover Letter should include a statement as to why you are interested in this position and highlight skills that are most applicable to the Duty Statement.

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

Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. 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.

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 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.