Job Description and Duties

Why Choose Us: We are looking for a California licensed structural engineer (SE) to join our talented team.

We offer a flexible, supportive, and rewarding work environment with critical projects for the people of California. We own and operate the largest water and 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 structural longevity.

We are not driven by the cost-cutting measures and unreasonable expectations of developers that you may find in the private sector. Instead, we are able to practice structural engineering in its purest form. Our engineers are at the forefront of design and construction projects, and they make design decisions based on good engineering practice for safety, durability, and performance.

At DWR you will have the support of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues, robust training programs, and professional society memberships for your professional growth. Our large organization provides an opportunity for a long and promising career full of growth and opportunity. We hope you'll check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity.

Duties: In this position as a California licensed structural engineer (SE), you will be expected to serve as a structural engineering specialist-performing structural design and analysis as a project engineer, providing direction and expertise to in-house staff, and directing the work consultants. You will coordinate with other project team-members, stakeholders, consultants, and contractors for the designs, drawings, specifications, and construction activities for the construction a variety of large public civil-works projects including buildings, bridges, retaining walls, concrete dams, fish passage structures, tanks, essential facilities, and hydraulic structures related to water storage, water transportation, flood control, and recreation.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-431008

Position #(s):

843-420-3336-005

Working Title:

Senior Structural Engineer

Classification:

SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

$11,392.00 - $14,256.00

of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Division of Engineering, Structural Engineering Branch, 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 +diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Department Website: https://water.ca.gov

Free career consultation services including one-on-one State career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by experienced recruiters are now available at the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Career Center, located at the Poppy Pavilion, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Walk-ins are welcome every Tuesday and Thursday from 11am-3pm.

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid California driver's license when conducting State business that requires driving a vehicle.

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety. DWR offers a hybrid workplace model that is designed to support a workforce of both office-centered and remote-centered workers. Regular and consistent attendance - whether office-centered or remote-centered - 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: 5/23/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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

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

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

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:

The ideal candidate's application, cover letter, and resume will clearly and concisely demonstrate the candidate's experience while addressing as many of the following desirable qualifications as possible: be experienced and skilled in structural engineering of complex design and construction projects; be an effective leader; be able to make presentations to clients, stakeholders, and regulators; be detail-oriented and quality-oriented; have the ability to teach others; be experienced and skilled in finite element modeling utilizing common commercial software such as SAP2000, RISA 3D, etc.; be experienced and skilled in dynamic (earthquake) analysis of above and below-ground, partially-buried, submerged, and partially-submerged structures; have a wide breadth of knowledge of commonly used standards and codes; have excellent organization skills; and have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Benefits

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

We're also located right next to Light Rail for an easy commute - we'll even reimburse you for a portion of your monthly public transit pass!

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:

Raquel Corrin

(916) 873-6619

raquel.corrin@water.ca.gov

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 Workforce Equality

(916) 653-6952

weo@water.ca.gov

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), a resume, and a cover letter introducing yourself and briefly explaining why you feel this position is a good fit based on the desirable qualifications listed below.. Please reference SAP Position #50002977 and Job Control #431008 in the "examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application. Reference these on your resume and cover letter.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered, if applicable.

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to provided requested documents may result in disqualification from the interview process.

You are not required to be on an eligibility list at the time you apply for this position. Simply submit your application today using the provided instructions.

List eligibility will eventually be required, however, prior to hiring. You may qualify for list eligibility at any time prior to hiring by visiting www.calcareers.ca.gov, clicking on Exam/Assessment Search, entering Exam Code "7PB41," clicking "Search," click on "View Exam Posting", to view the Exam Bulletin, and then clicking the "Take the Senior Structural Engineer examination" under the Taking the Examination 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

For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To view the job application process video, click here.

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

The Department of Water Resources will be using the examination(s)/assessment(s) listed below:

SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

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.