associate control engineer

State Water Project Aerial Tour

This position is physically located at the Joint Operations Center in Sacramento, CA.

Duties: Under direction of the Senior Control Engineer, the Associate Control Engineer (ACE) will perform at the full journey level. The ACE will provide expertise in current control systems evaluation, design, and implementation practices; perform difficult engineering analysis of control systems equipment functional requirements, and conform to Branch Engineering and operational standards with respect to the software, hardware, database control strategies, operator displays, and network communications of the State Water Project's (SWP) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) control systems. In concert with the Senior Control Engineer, the incumbent will be afforded considerable latitude for independent judgment to execute their assigned work and will frequently provide team leadership and technical direction to Control Technicians, Control Engineers, and Student Assistants on existing, new, and replacement control system projects.

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 CONTROL ENGINEER

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-

Position #(s):

Working Title:

Control Systems Engineer

Classification:

ASSOCIATE CONTROL ENGINEER

$10, $13,202.00

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-Engineering, Utility Power Systems Services, Control Systems Branch, Plant and Aqueduct Controls Section, 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.

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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

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.

Must be willing to work sometimes outside of normal business hours, travel, and stay overnight in various locations throughout the State of California. Regular travel throughout the State will be required.

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.

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) 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.

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: 12/3/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral