associate hydroelectric power utility engineer

State Water Project Aerial Tour 2021:

This position is physically located in the Arden-Arcade area in Sacramento, CA.

Join a team of highly motivated professionals that are doing exciting work We hope you'll check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity to join our State Water Project team and help deliver water to over 27 million Californians as well as contribute to protecting our environment and species conservation efforts.

Why Choose Us: We own and operate our own facilities, which is the largest water and power delivery system in the United States. 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 supervisor of the Transaction Analysis (TA) Unit, the incumbent will perform engineering analysis, electrical operations reporting, and financial analysis. This includes the development and maintenance of the energy accounting system, cost allocation system, and other custom systems models.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSOCIATE HYDROELECTRIC POWER UTILITY ENGINEER

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-

Position #(s):

Working Title:

Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer

Classification:

ASSOCIATE HYDROELECTRIC POWER UTILITY ENGINEER

$9, $12,151.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Division of Operations and Maintenance, Assistant Division Manager - Power Operations Management, Power Markets, Compliance, and Reporting Branch, Power Settlements Section, Transaction Analysis 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, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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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

Special Requirements

Must be available to work outside normal business hours, including overnight travel. Travel throughout the state of California 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.

The Department of Water Resources is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety. Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance is essential to the successful performance in this position.

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: 1/6/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral