Design Engineer Job at Department of Water Resources, Sacramento County, CA

  • Department of Water Resources
  • Sacramento County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of a Supervising Engineer in the Design Engineering Branch,  the incumbent performs difficult and complex engineering assignments regarding the design and evaluation of dams and appurtenant structures.  The incumbent should have technical knowledge to review and perform hydrology and hydraulic studies, geotechnical analyses, structural analyses, risk evaluations, site investigations and laboratory testing, seismology, project constructability, performance monitoring, and inundation mapping for emergency planning.

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Special Requirements

This position requires the incumbent to possess a valid driver’s license.

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:


This position requires the incumbent to have good communication abilities, technical skills, maintain consistent predictable attendance, and adhere to the Division's policies and procedures.  The incumbent must interact well with Division staff, dam owners, consulting engineers, and the general public. Assignments require site visits, sometimes in remote areas. Experience with knowledge of soil mechanics or geotechnical engineering. Knowledge of structural engineering or design of structures, including reinforced concrete and masonry, structural steel, and timber. Knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic engineering. Experience performing geotechnical engineering calculations. Experience performing hydrologic and hydraulic engineering calculations. Experience reviewing site investigation and exploration plan. Experience with material testing of soil and/or concrete. Experience reviewing engineering reports and memos. Experience giving briefings or presentations. Experience with engineering software and/or advanced numerical modeling. Experience performing structural engineering calculations Knowledge of risk assessments. May require driving a vehicle on public roadways or in the field on uneven terrain.  

Benefits

to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees. We are conveniently located near downtown Sacramento, close to the I-5, and I-80 interchange. Telework options available, plenty of free parking and on-site gym access is available to employees.   

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 .

Special Instructions

Interested applicants must submit a State Employment Application (STD 678), resume, and a separate one-page Statement of Qualifications highlighting experience and education as it relates to the qualifications listed on the job advertisement. Please reference SAP Position #50101859 and Job Control #533918on the top right corner of your Statement of Qualifications.

Statement of Qualifications - 1 page max, typed document, Arial 12 pt. font.

The follow 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. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.

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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 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.
  • Statement of Qualifications - See Special Instructions for additional details.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Remote work

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