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SENIOR CONTROL ENGINEER (SPECIALIST)
Department of Water Resources —Sacramento County, CA
- $12,585 - $15,748 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Office
- Senior level
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SENIOR HYDROELECTRIC POWER UTILITY ENGINEER (SPECIALIST)
Department of Water Resources —Sacramento County, CA
- $11,437 - $14,315 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Office
- Continuous improvement
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Substation Engineering Supervisor
Ampirical —Sacramento, CA
- $124,000 - $170,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
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Substation Design Manager
HDR —Sacramento, CA
- $100,870 - $144,100 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Power Project Engineer (PE) Substation
HDR —Sacramento, CA
- $131,670 - $188,100 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- 3 years
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Hydropower Electrical Engineering Section Manager
HDR —Sacramento, CA
- $134,442 - $218,250 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

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SENIOR CONTROL ENGINEER (SPECIALIST)

Department of Water Resources -
Sacramento County, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$12,585 - $15,748 a month
5 days ago

Qualifications

Asset management
Infrastructure projects
Facilities maintenance management
Project management experience in energy
Power generation systems
Managing projects
Hydroelectric energy
Senior level
Facility inspection

Full Job Description

Job Posting: Plant Asset Planning Specialist (Electrical)

Department of Water Resources

JC-524955

Plant Asset Planning Specialist (Electrical)
SENIOR CONTROL ENGINEER (SPECIALIST)

$12,585.00 - $15,748.00 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: 8/3/2026

Job Description and Duties

State Water Project Aerial Tour 2021 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A1jHyfqp8E

This position is physically located at the California Natural Resources Building in Downtown Sacramento.

Why Choose Us: We own and operate our own facilities, which is the largest water & power delivery system in the United States. And as owners and operators of our own infrastructure, we are empowered to make the right choices in design, detailing, and materials to ensure public safety and facility reliability. We are not driven by the cost-cutting measures or unrealistic expectations that you may find in the private sector. Instead, direct the operations and maintenance of the State Water Project to safely deliver and optimize the uses of available water with environmental sensitivity.

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.

Duties: Under the general direction of the Plant Asset Planning Lead, the incumbent acts as a Plant Asset Planning Specialist (Electrical), coordinating projects and tasks related to the managing the portfolio of State Water Project (SWP) hydroelectric generating, pump-generating, and pumping plants to support implementation of the Division of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Asset Management Program and project management for related O&M projects.

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

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-524955

Position #(s):

842-203-3652-005

Working Title:

Plant Asset Planning Specialist (Electrical)

Classification:

SENIOR CONTROL ENGINEER (SPECIALIST)

$12,585.00 - $15,748.00

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 Operations & Maintenance, Assistant Division Manager – Strategic Asset & Financial Planning, Asset Management Branch, Asset Management Section, Plant Asset Planning 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

Travel throughout the State will be required. Employee is required to successfully complete all safety training related to the functions of the job. 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.

Under the provisions of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard CIP-004 as part of the Energy Policy of 2005, this position has authorized cyber access to or unescorted physical access around critical cyber assets and is subject to a satisfactory background check prior to appointment and every seven years thereafter.

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: 8/3/2026

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.
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:

It is desirable that the incumbent have knowledge and/or experience in inspection or condition assessment, SWP facilities, water storage, conveyance, power generation infrastructure, asset management systems and/or planning, development of asset management and/or lifecycle management plans, collaboration and leadership w/staff beyond chain of command and project management experience.

Benefits

Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible 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

The Department of Water Resources is located in the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) building, which is one of the newest and innovative buildings in Sacramento. It is located right next to Light Rail for an easy commute – we even have a reimbursement subsidy program for public transit! Click here to read about the array of amenities CNRA has to offer.

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Monique Leste
(916) 902-7211
[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 and Statement of Qualifications. Please reference SAP Position #50101279 and Job Control #524955 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

A Statement of Qualifications (1 page maximum) is a separate typed document entitled Statement of Qualifications in Arial 12-point font that addresses the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as it relates to the job description.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.

Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. 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:

SENIOR CONTROL ENGINEER (SPECIALIST)

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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