Top 6 Water resources engineer Jobs in Palm Desert, Ca

WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER
Department of Fish and Wildlife —Riverside County, CA
- $6,488 - $12,152 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Driver's License
4d
Project Manager V
AECOM —Indio, CA
- $160,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- 8 years
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
14d
Surface Water / Flood Control Project Manager - Water Infrastructure Design
BKF —Palm Springs, CA
- $125,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Master's degree
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
Project Manager III
AECOM —Indio, CA
- $120,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Bachelor's degree
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
14d

Related jobs to explore

Based on your search for water resources engineer

Product Manager
HALO PRECISION DIAGNOSTIC SOLUTIONS LLC —Indian Wells, CA
Bachelor’s degree in a technical, life sciences, healthcare, business, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
$155,000 - $175,000 a year
Quick Apply
4d
California Based Federal & State Grant Writer – Municipal Clients (1–3 Years Experience)
Blais & Associates —California
B&A Grant Services is seeking an experienced Municipal Grant Writer with 1–3 years of federal or state grant writing experience to develop competitive grant…
From $25 an hour
Quick Apply

Show more related jobs

Explore jobs in cities nearby

Check out jobs in cities near your current location, Columbus

Natural Resources Engineer 3
State of Ohio - Agriculture —Chillicothe, OH
Conduct field inspections, review construction plans, assess project impacts, and collaborate directly with private landowners and producers.
$84,032 - $119,954 a year
14d
Civil Design Engineer
Dynotec, Inc. —Columbus, OH
Entry-level engineer, engineering tech, or CAD-inclined field inspector acceptable. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working…
Quick Apply

Show more jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alert for water resources engineer in palm desert, ca

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

water resources engineer jobs near palm desert, ca

Project Manager jobs in Indio, CA

Project Manager jobs in Monterey, CA

Project Manager jobs in Bend, OR

Security Manager jobs in North Carolina

Technical Project Manager jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Assistant Manager jobs in San Jose, CA

Project Manager jobs in Morgantown, WV

Project Manager jobs in Orange County, CA

Project Manager jobs in Lafayette, LA

Project Manager jobs in Mooresville, NC

Water Project Manager jobs in Remote

Water Project Manager jobs in Capistrano Beach, CA

Water Project Manager jobs in Aztec, NM

Clinical Trial Manager jobs in Dallas, TX

Water Project Manager jobs in Saint Albans, VT

Water Quality jobs in Massachusetts

Water Resources Engineer jobs in Champaign, IL

Water Resources Engineer jobs in Dallas, TX

Water Resources Engineer jobs in San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Water Resources Engineer jobs in Roseville, CA

WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER

Department of Fish and Wildlife -
Riverside County, CA

Apply Now

Job Details

Full-time
$6,488 - $12,152 a month
4 days ago

Qualifications

Company vehicle operation
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Job Posting: Water Resource Control Engineer

Department of Fish and Wildlife

JC-508105

Water Resource Control Engineer
WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER

$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: 8/13/2026

Job Description and Duties

Do you want to work where your talents and skills make a real difference on a team with other brilliant minds that are changing a small part of the world by restoring healthy environments for both humans and species? Does working outside ensuring that water systems for species are engineered well and work as they are intended excite you? Do you just love being an engineer and like the outdoors? If so, the Salton Sea Program may have a position for you!

The Department of Fish and Wildlife's Salton Sea Management Program is seeking a motivated, positive and innovative individual to work as a Water Resource Control Engineer located at our Inland Deserts Region Field offices located in Riverside and Imperial Counties. The engineer would need to understand or be willing to learn the biology and needs of the species, working closely with a team of scientist that are restoring habitat for both species and humans.

The position would work as part of the multi-agency Salton Sea Management Program to meet the State Water Resources Control Board Order 2017-0134, which is aimed at minimizing public health and environmental concerns related to the shrinking Salton Sea. Under the general supervision of the Department's Salton Sea Program Manager, The incumbent provides engineering support performing analysis to support the implementation of the Salton Sea Management Program, including the construction and management of approximately 29,800 acres of habitat and dust suppression projects.

In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam.

Class Title: Water Resource Control Engineer

This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program.

Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:

Personal Leave Program - Human Resources - CalHR.

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

Working Conditions

Duties consist of office activities and field work. A valid Driver’s license is required for driving State vehicles to remote areas where no public transportation is available. Field work can be in adverse weather and hiking over rough terrain with no vehicle access. Travel will be required for meetings and field work. Project site visits may require driving a 4x4 vehicle, ATV and/or OHV with travel up to three or more hours each way and sometimes including early mornings and late nights; may include operation or being a passenger on a boat or other watercraft and occasional travel to Sacramento may be required. Office is located at the Bermuda Dunes Field Office in Riverside County with the majority of work taking place at the south end of the Salton Sea in Imperial County. Work in this position is highly independent. The Position may require the incumbent to wear a uniform identifying the employee as CDFW staff. This position offers the possibility of an office-centered telework agreement based on the Department's current Telework Policy.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-508105

Position #(s):

565-022-3846-001

Working Title:

Water Resource Control Engineer

Classification:

WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER

$6,488.00 - $7,735.00 A

$7,428.00 - $9,296.00 B

$9,137.00 - $11,437.00 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:

Work Location:

Riverside County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) employees are committed to managing and protecting California’s diverse wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend.

California is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. As such, CDFW values diverse employees working together to protect nature for all Californians. CDFW is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences can thrive and connect others to our critical mission.

Join us and begin a meaningful new career!

Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov

Special Requirements

Must be able to hike over rough terrain and carry backpack up to 40lbs.

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: 8/13/2026

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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 Fish and Wildlife

HRB Mailing Address (PO Box)

Attn: Human Resources Branch

P.O. Box 944209

Sacramento, CA 94244

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Closed Drop Off Location

Human Resources Branch

Temporarily Closed

See Filing Instructions

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 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.
Supplemental Application -
A Supplemental Questionnaire is required. Please see below for Supplemental Questions. Failure to include the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in an incomplete application submission.

In addition to your STD. 678 application, please provide clear and concise answers to the following questions. The Supplemental Questions answers must be no more than 1 page in length, having a size 12-point Arial front with 1-inch margins and each page should contain the title of the position and applicant name at the top. Compliance with the instructions is required for position consideration.

(1) This position requires knowledge of species and water relationships within arid desert systems. Please describe any experience with arid water systems and species associated with them.

(2) This position requires communicating and interacting with a diverse group of people including Department staff, the Salton Sea Management team, the public, various non-governmental organizations, tribes and other state and local agencies. Please describe your experience working cooperatively with diverse groups or teams.

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:

Highly motivated and possess the ability to maintain a positive attitude in difficult situations. Demonstrated ability to act independently and develop high quality work during times when workload is heavy and under pressure. Demonstrate confidence in abilities and decisions while always maintaining professional demeanor. Tact and leadership.

Strong verbal and written communications skills with emphasis on being positive and proactive. Must be able to use creative thinking to solve problems and develop mutually agreeable solutions. Ability to make sound decisions based on policies, guidance, and regulations. Ability to work independently and with an interdisciplinary team. Work cooperatively with other Department program staff, and federal, State, and nongovernmental organization partners.

Experience monitoring and control of water quality improvement projects.

Experience providing/developing guidance and giving training/presentations.

Experience with water management programs for protection of fish and wildlife resources.

Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Barbara Barry
(909) 354-0938
[email protected]

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:
Civil Rights Office
(916) 902-9211
[email protected]

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.

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-022-3846-001 and RPA Number E-CEB 25-001 in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.

It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at https://jobs.ca.gov. If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.

This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.

Resume – Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates (MM/DD/YYYY) and hours worked per week.

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.

Applicants must submit a complete and accurate application package, free from spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

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.

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

water resources engineer jobs in palm desert, ca

WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER

Project Manager V

Surface Water / Flood Control Project Manager - Water Infrastructure Design

Project Manager III

Related jobs to explore

Explore jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alert for water resources engineer in palm desert, ca

Explore jobs in more locations

Job Description and Duties

Working Conditions

Position Details

Department Information

Special Requirements

Application Instructions

Desirable Qualifications

Benefits

Contact Information

Filing Instructions

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected