Top 27 Hydrology Jobs in Sacramento, Ca

ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES
Department of Water Resources —Sacramento County, CA
- $6,488 - $12,152 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Mid-level
- Office
- Free parking
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Environmental Inspector
Stantec —Roseville, CA
- $62,500 - $103,800 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Civil Engineer - Site
Ampirical —Sacramento, CA
- $70,487 - $165,906 a year
- Civil engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
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SENIOR WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER
State Water Resources Control Board —Sacramento County, CA
- $11,437 - $14,315 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Driver's License
- Team management
- Health insurance
Staff Ecoengineer III
Verdantas —Sacramento, CA
- $83,000 - $104,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
Water Resources Engineer / Scientist
INTERA Incorporated —Sacramento, CA
- $90,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES
Department of Water Resources —Sacramento County, CA
- $11,437 - $14,315 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Driver's License
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Free parking
7d
System Operations Modeling Team Lead
HDR —Sacramento, CA
- $120,967 - $198,732 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Postdoctoral Scholar/Lynch Lab
University of California, Davis —Davis, CA
- $69,073 - $82,836 a year
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- US work authorization
Water Resources Project Manager
EKI Environment & Water Inc —Davis, CA
- $107,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Master's degree
- Driver's License
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
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Senior Engineer (CIP Drainage - Hydrology & Hydraulic)
City of Sacramento —Sacramento, CA
- $107,874.49 - $151,790.24 a year
- Email
- Construction site
- Engineering
- Mentoring
11d
Water Resources Engineer
HDR —Sacramento, CA
- $84,469 - $137,125 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Project Engineer I (Land Development)
Kier & Wright —Sacramento, CA
- $75,000 - $104,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Research
- Residential
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Staff Hydrogeologist
Montgomery & Associates —Sacramento, CA
- $7,000 - $8,000 a month
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Presentation skills
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Project Hydrogeologist
Montgomery & Associates —Sacramento, CA
- $8,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Water Resources Planning Engineer
Stantec —Sacramento, CA
- $112,300 - $168,500 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Office
- Travel
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Environmental Scientist - Rancho Cordova, CA
Wilson Construction Co. —Rancho Cordova, CA
- $80,000 - $110,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Construction site
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Geomorphology Civil Project Manager
McMillen, Inc. —Sacramento, CA
- $111,231 - $144,005 a year
- Management
- Master's degree
- Quality control
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Senior Project Engineer - Water Resources, Stormwater
BKF Engineers —Sacramento, CA
- $120,000 - $149,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Office
- Mentoring
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Civil Project Engineer
Stantec —Sacramento, CA
- $117,800 - $176,800 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Office
- Wellness program
- Health savings account

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ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES

Department of Water Resources -
Sacramento County, CA

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Job Details

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

Benefits

Free parking

Qualifications

Driver's License
Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

Job Posting: Engineer WR

Department of Water Resources

JC-524816

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: 8/4/2026

Job Description and Duties

This position requires reporting and working in the office four days per week.

Join our team of highly motivated engineering professionals who are performing important and exciting hydrology and water resources work! This position offers a unique opportunity to combine science, technology, and public service while contributing to California's water resilience and climate adaptation efforts. We hope you’ll check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity to join our team performing hydrologic modeling, snow surveys, and water supply forecasting and providing critical data and forecasts to our partner agencies and the public for most major river basins in California.

As California’s primary water management agency, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) leads statewide snow hydrology and water supply forecasting efforts through several programs within its Hydrology Section. These include the California Cooperative Snow Surveys program, the Aerial Remote Sensing of Snow program, the statewide hydrometeorological monitoring network, and the Water Supply Forecasting program. Together, these programs generate essential data and forecasts that support water management, flood operations, environmental stewardship, and decision-making for agencies and stakeholders throughout California.

At DWR you will have the support of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues, robust training programs, and professional organizational memberships for your professional growth. Our large organization provides an opportunity for a long and promising career full of growth and opportunity.

Under the direction of the Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Unit manager, the incumbent will develop and maintain runoff forecasting models and hydrologic analyses, use Python, machine learning, and advanced modeling tools to improve forecasting capabilities, collect and analyze field data from remote mountain and watershed locations, produce and communicate water supply forecasts to water agencies, reservoir operators, stakeholders, and the public, and collaborate with State, federal, academic, and industry partners on innovative water forecasting initiatives, and help manage the interagency CCSS program. Periodic travel and fieldwork, including winter snow surveys, is required. This position may also serve in one of the management sections established in the Incident Command System to assist the Department in performing its emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation functions.

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

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-524816

Position #(s):

841-421-3137-005

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:

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Division of Flood Operations, Hydrology and Flood Operations, Hydrology Section, Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Unit; Sacramento

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's license.

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: 8/4/2026

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
Statement of Qualifications - See Special Instructions for additional details.

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:

We are seeking candidates with experience in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Water Resources, Meteorology, or a closely related field. Preferred qualifications include experience with hydrologic modeling, hydroclimate analyses, and statistical analysis of hydrologic and climate data. Candidates should have knowledge of California weather and climate patterns, geography, and snow hydrology, as well as experience with hydrometeorological data collection and quality assurance/quality control. The incumbent is expected to be able to learn and adapt quickly, exhibit strong organizational and problem-solving skills, possess exemplary written and verbal communication skills, exhibit strong interpersonal skills, and can work cooperatively in multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder groups.

Proficiency with programming, scripting, and automation, particularly Python, is highly desirable, along with experience using GIS, remote sensing technologies, and spatial data analysis tools to support water resources and hydrologic applications. Experience managing and analyzing environmental datasets and communicating technical findings through presentations to diverse audiences is also valued.

The successful candidate will have the ability to conduct fieldwork in remote or backcountry environments and preferably possess experience with field leadership, logistics, and coordinating projects or field activities with multiple agencies, organizations, and stakeholders.

Benefits

Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees. Free parking!

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:
Timothy McDaniel
(916) 281-5693
[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:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 653-6952
[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.

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), resume, cover letter, and statement of qualifications. Please reference SAP Position #50001010 and Job Control #524816 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

Statement of Qualifications: A separate typed document in 12-point Arial font (no more than one page) that specifically explains how the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and experience qualify them for the position.

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

Click here to complete DWR’s Recruitment Survey. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.

Examination/Assessment

List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.

Click the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link:

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.

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