Position Details
Title: Senior Engineer, Water Resources
Job Code: JC-
Classification: SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES
Salary: $11,437.00 – $14,315.00 per month (minimum will apply to new to State candidates)
Location: Sacramento County, Sacramento
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Final Filing Date: 5/18/2026
Job Description and Duties
Supervise the Riverine Stewardship Engineering Unit within the Statewide Restoration Initiatives Branch. Oversee engineers designing and implementing restoration projects such as river and floodplain habitat enhancement, fish passage improvements, and green infrastructure. Coordinate with consultants and internal teams to develop strategies for anadromous fisheries, riverine areas, and floodplain/riparian habitats. Build partnerships and foster collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies, Tribal governments, water rights holders, landowners, and community groups.
Minimum Requirements
See Class Specification for detailed minimum qualifications.
Special Requirements
- Valid California Driver’s License (CDL) with full driving record. Provide license number, class, expiration, and endorsements or restrictions.
- California Professional Engineer License (PE). Provide a copy of the license prior to hire.
Benefits
Competitive state benefits including California Public Employees’ Retirement System, tax‑deferred savings plans, paid holidays, state contributions toward health benefits, and access to a state‑of‑the‑art facility with bike lockers, showers, and a fitness center. Hybrid telework arrangement and commuter benefits. (Further benefit details are available from California Human Resources.)
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender and gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, religious creed, race, and sexual orientation. The State of California is also committed to a drug‑free workplace.
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