Water Resource Control Engineer; JC-

and the job listing Expires on April 10, 2026

To be considered for this position, you must apply at  To apply, you must first create a Cal Careers account. Once your account is created, you can search for job code 510375 to locate the job posting and apply.

Note:
This position will no longer be available on Cal Careers once the job closes on 4/6/2026. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify.

Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling career in protecting and restoring water quality on California’s beautiful Central Coast? The Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (Central Coast Water Board) has two openings for Water Resource Control Engineers in the Site Cleanup Program and Department of Defense Program in its San Luis Obispo office. The individuals coming into these positions will use engineering knowledge and technical expertise to manage cleanup projects and help restore water quality and ensure protection of human health.

Come join our innovative and passionate team at the Central Coast Water Board to promote clean water in the state of California. All levels of experience will be considered.

These positions are in the Central Coast Water Board office located at 895 Aerovista Place, Suite 101, San Luis Obispo, California 93401, with a hybrid telework option.

The Water Resource Control Engineer (WRCE) will evaluate site investigation, remediation, and related work plans, recommend investigative techniques, oversee or conduct field activities, and review and analyze reports. The WRCE will perform duties related to implementation of federal and state laws related to environmental programs; may be involved in monitoring municipal and hazardous waste disposal facilities; conduct investigations, inspections, and studies;

and review and/or prepare reports and/or permits. The WRCE acts as a case manager and may be assigned staff specialist responsibilities in support of a project manager or other technical or programmatic functions. The WRCE may be assigned a lead capacity over other WRCEs or other professional or technical employees.

The WRCE must: (1) communicate and negotiate appropriate application of regulations, screening levels, technical guidance, and risk evaluation to agency and responsible party representatives and the public and (2) work cooperatively with, and be responsive to, federal, state, and local government agencies and the public in coordinating oversight of investigation and cleanup activities.

The WRCE will perform their duties within the Site Cleanup Program (SCP), Department of Defense (DoD) Program, and/or Underground Storage Tank (UST) Program, which involve regulatory oversight of soil, soil gas, and groundwater contaminated sites, dealing with subsurface investigation and corrective action, primarily at commercial, industrial, and agricultural locations, but also at other locations, such as residential and landfill locations. Proficient use of office equipment and Microsoft Office is required daily.

Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid Driver’s License. Please do not include full social security number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

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

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position and might be expected to comply with
Executive Order (EO) 22-25
after July 1, 2026.

In accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and GC 14200, the successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. Proof of residency may be required.

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