Department of Water Resources
JC-490973 – Engineer
ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES
$6,488.00 – $12,152.00 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: 9/23/2025
Job Description and Duties
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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.
The State Water Project Analysis Office is looking for a dynamically engaged, 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!
Under the direction of the Manager of the Cost Allocation and Repayment Unit, the incumbent performs duties related to creating the annual Statements of Charges (SOC) for the State Water Project (SWP) Contractors. This includes utilizing the new Cost Allocation and Billing (CAB) database, defining, and creating allocation related master data, updating and analysis of cost allocations, performing cost and charge analysis, conducts engineering studies relating to SWP Table A, Table A Sales, Aqueduct Improvement and Extension, Use of Facilities Charges, Power- Pumping and Generating Facilities.
This position will require the incumbent to use their engineering background, engineering economics, and deal with large data sets. The incumbent will be given the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the State Water Project and the State Water Project Contractors, the contracts, facilities, history, and billing methodologies used to keep the SWP funded and operating. This is a fast paced, detail oriented, environment that requires a teaching mentality and desire to understand both the how and why things are done, and the incumbent is rewarded with a detailed understand of the SWP from the billing side.
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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-490973
Position #(s):
841-920-3137-011
Working Title:
Engineer
Classification:
ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES
$6,488.00 – $7,735.00 A
$7,428.00 – $9,296.00 B
$8,896.00 – $11,131.00 C
$9,712.00 – $12,152.00 D
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:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
State Water Project Analysis Office (SWPAO), SWP Planning and Cost Branch, SWP Cost Recovery Section, Cost Allocation and Repayment 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.
Department Website: https://water.ca.gov
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
A valid California Driver’s License.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.Final Filing Date: 9/23/2025
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Water Resources
Mailing Address
Attn: Division of Human Resources
P.O. Box 1079
Sacramento, CA 95812
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Water Resources
Submit in Person
Certification Desk
715 P Street, 7th floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Please date stamp application before placing it into the box.
08:00 AM – 04:30 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Other – Cover Letter.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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:
The ideal candidate will have enjoyed their engineering economics class(es), working in Excel, and dealing with complex datasets and performing data analysis. The candidate should be well organized and detail oriented. Other desirable qualifications include some programming experience with Microsoft Visual Basic for Application (VBA) or python, and experience using ESRI Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programs, knowledge contracts/agreements, cost allocation, budgeting, and finance experience.
Benefits
Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees. We’re also located near Light Rail for an easy commute – we’ll even reimburse you for a portion of your monthly public transit pass! Work in downtown Sacramento’s newest high rise tower.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
David Barth
(916) 425-4037
David.Barth@water.ca.gov
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
(916) 653-6952
civilrights@water.ca.gov
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, and cover letter. Please reference the SAP Position #50038741 and Job Control #JC-490973 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 following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.
Click here to complete DWR’s Recruitment Survey. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.
Examination/Assessment
For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To learn more about how to get a State job, click here.
List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.
Click the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link: ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES
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.
