Engineer, Water Resources

Overview

Job Posting:
Engineer Water Resources Outreach and Engagement Section

Department:
Department of Water Resources

Job Code: JC-503783

Position:
Engineer, Water Resources

Salary: $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: 1/28/2026

Under the direction of the Senior Engineering Geologist in the Outreach and Engagement Section of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Office (SGMO), in the Executive Division, the incumbent performs a wide variety of water resource engineering work to support the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA).

Support SGMO’s statewide groundwater education and training program which includes the development of videos, fact sheets, interactive maps, and other materials that help the general public with complex hydrologic principles like aquifer characterization, groundwater and surface water interaction, seawater intrusion, and subsidence.

This position is eligible to participate in a hybrid telework schedule currently requiring a minimum of two days in the office per week. Participation in telework is subject to the State of California’s Department’s and SGMO’s policies and supervisor approval.

The Sustainable Groundwater Management Office (SGMO) leads and implements the Department’s roles identified in the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and the Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) Regulations.

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

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

• Job Code #: JC-503783
• Position #(s):
  
  -010
• Working Title:
  
  Engineer Water Resources Outreach and Engagement Section
• Classification: ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES
• Salary Range: $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.
• Number of Positions: 1
• Work Location:
  
  Sacramento County
• Telework:
  Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

• Proactive; can learn and adapt quickly; safety conscious; exhibit strong organizational skills; good written and oral communication skills; interpersonal skills; and the ability to work cooperatively in multidisciplinary teams, with local agencies, and the public.
• Knowledge of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and DWR’s roles and responsibilities implementing the Act; experience implementing regulatory programs or policies.
• Knowledge of methods to assess water supplies and demands; experience with technical reports, project management, and presenting findings.
• Knowledge of numerical modeling software such as C2VSim and mapping software like ArcGIS.

to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees. The work environment supports flexibility and telework options in line with DWR and SGMO policies. DWR offers professional training opportunities, including online classes from Linked In Learning. See the state benefits information including leaves, pension, insurances, and retirement savings.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Sunny Sanchez

Phone:

Email:

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. EEO information and accessibility details are available through the EEO Office. Reasonable accommodations for the interview process can be requested when contacted to schedule the interview.

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Supplemental Questionnaire, Cover Letter, and Resume. Reference SAP Position  and Job Control JC-503783 in the application. The Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with responses no more than two pages, numbered in the same order as the questions.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, or other protected status.