Are you a self-motivated, service-minded, and hard-working engineer looking for a fun, challenging, and rewarding work environment? If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to helping the communities of Central California with their water resources needs, then apply today! This position will support the evaluation and enhancement of groundwater monitoring networks to improve the collection of high quality and robust data - such information is essential for management and stewardship of groundwater resources and to also support local communities and water managers for sustainable conditions.
Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: program development and implementation; groundwater monitoring network design; data collection; conducting hydrologic and water quality investigations; reviewing and preparing technical reports; data management and processing using database and geographic information systems; establishing and maintaining working relations with public and private entities; attending meetings; and making public presentations.
The position will be headquartered at the Fresno office in a state-of-the-art building with opportunities for teleworking.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES
Additional Documents - Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-506183
Position #(s):
847-600-3261-001
Working Title:
Senior Engineer, WR (Spec)
Classification:
SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 A
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:
Fresno County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information Division of Regional Assistance, South Central Region Office, Groundwater and Regional Planning Branch, Fresno
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 Must possess a valid California Driver License.
Travel throughout the State may be required and may include independent travel by State vehicle for extended periods of time. The position includes field work requiring overtime, alternate shifts, travel, and overnight stays while working in remote areas, working under adverse weather conditions, bending and climbing, moving heavy objects, traversing steep slopes, and/or operating various vehicles including trucks, four-wheel drive vehicles, boats, boats with motors, all-terrain vehicles, and vehicles with trailers.
The Department values diversity at all levels and fosters an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experience are welcomed and can thrive. All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.
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: 2/26/2026
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
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 broad technical knowledge of the design and implementation of water resources projects, with an emphasis on groundwater monitoring network design and refinement, groundwater monitoring well installation, data collection, hydrologic studies of groundwater basins, groundwater management, water resource engineering, field methods and techniques, and data analytical skills. Candidates should also possess the ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment; organize and prioritize multiple assignments and deadlines; and analyze situations accurately and take effective action. Knowledge and experience using ArcGIS is a plus!
The following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
- Experience with planning and conducting hydrologic and related data collection and management activities.
- Knowledge of:
- groundwater management programs and activities
- groundwater monitoring networks and analysis of related data
- developing contracts and reviewing invoices
- reviewing engineering drawing and specifications
- performing complex water resource evaluations
- data collection and management systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- The capacity to manage multiple assignments and tasks.
Benefits Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees. We offer full medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as a retirement plan.
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.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Dane Mathis
(916) 820-7773
dane.mathis@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 Standard State Application (Std. 678), cover letter, and resume to the address shown. Please reference the SAP Position #50100975 and Job Control #506183 in the "examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application.
The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.
Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
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:
SENIOR 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.
