PRINCIPAL ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

State of California • Sacramento, CA

361d • $14,818 - $16,831 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Division of Multibenefit Initiatives Manager, the Principal Engineer, Water Resources serves as the Manager for the Delta Resiliency Branch. This position is responsible for overseeing and analyzing complex engineering and environmental studies and guiding DMI's Delta programs in coordination with other Division Programs, including but not limited to Systemwide Multibenefit Initiatives and Healthy Rivers and Landscape programs. The incumbent works collaboratively with other managers within the Branch, Division, and Department and coordinates activities with other external partners. The incumbent develops and presents progress reports, fiscal summaries, and planned future activities to DWR's Executive Team, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Delta Stewardship Council, Central Valley Flood Protection Board, Delta Protection Commission, the Delta Conservancy, and the California Water Commission.

Requirements

• Valid California Driver's License (CDL).
• Professional Engineering License.
• Certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• Ability to travel across the State with some overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership skills.
• Experience with Delta Levee and Delta Habitat Restoration systems.
• Knowledge of climate change impacts and challenges in the Delta.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and public presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and analyze complex engineering and environmental studies.
• Guide DMI's Delta programs in coordination with other Division Programs.
• Collaborate with other managers within the Branch, Division, and Department.
• Coordinate activities with external partners.
• Develop and present progress reports and fiscal summaries to various stakeholders.

Benefits

• California Public Employees' Retirement System.
• Tax deferred savings plans.
• Paid holidays.
• State contributions toward health benefits.
• Hybrid workplace model allowing remote work up to 3 days per week.
• Reimbursement for a portion of monthly public transit pass.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees