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Engineer, WR Department of Water Resources

JC-536693

• Engineer, WR
  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:

12/4/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Are you a great communicator who is self-motivated and would like to work with local communities on issues related to flood management? Do you want to be part of a collaborative team of technical experts to help preserve California's water resources for the next generation? If so, then this position may be right for you! The Department of Water Resources' South Central Region Office has an opening for an Engineer, Water Resources position in the Hydrology, Hydraulics, and Flood Management Section. Under the direction of the Senior Engineer, Water Resources, the successful candidate will perform a variety of engineering tasks and assignments, including conducting studies and investigations, gathering resources data, preparing reports, and assisting with the implementation of projects related to water resources fields. The candidates' primary responsibilities will include working in a matrix environment to support the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) but will also support other activities within the River Investigations Branch. The candidate will help protect local communities in the San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast from damaging floods, especially as climate change continues to increase flood risk. The position duties involve performing a variety of engineering tasks and assignments, including evaluating how local communities are administering their floodplain management programs, conducting training workshops, providing public outreach, completing investigations, gathering data, and preparing reports. This position requires the candidate to work cooperatively with others; maintain regular, consistent, and predicable attendance; possess a high level of oral and written communication skills; exercise initiative and competent independent judgment; analyze situations accurately; and take effective actions. The candidate may represent the Department in meetings and will be required to travel as needed. We encourage all candidates interested in this challenging and rewarding work to apply for this position. The position will be headquartered at the South Central Region Office in a new state-of-the-art building in Fresno. The position requires working in the office a minimum of four days per week. You will find additional information about the job in the . Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES

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Job Code #:

JC-536693

Position #(s): 847-300-3137-006

Working Title:

Engineer, WR

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:

Fresno County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time Department Information Division of Regional Assistance, South Central Region Office, River Investigations Branch/Hydrology, Hydraulics, and Flood Management Section, 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 This position requires participation at meetings, workshops, training, fieldwork, and other work-related activities that may require consecutive days of travel and overnight stays. 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:

12/4/2026