Junior Engineering Technician

Final Filing Date:  July 8, 2025

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Job Description and Duties

Why Choose Us: The Public Works Contracting Branch is responsible for the development, procurement, negotiation, and administration of traditional public works construction contracts for the entire Department of Water Resources (DWR). Very few jobs allow you to gain real experience and knowledge working on some of DWR’s most complex and largest public works projects or have a real role supporting the work across the entire Department, including construction projects to repair and improve canals, pipelines, and dams. The work environment is fast-paced and rewarding. By joining DWR, you will contribute to future generations in a workplace environment that embraces diversity and one that takes its environmental stewardship seriously. You will become part of the DWR Team, which prevents and responds to floods, droughts and catastrophic events throughout California; plans for the future climate change impacts, water needs and flood protection for its people; generates hydroelectric power; plans, constructs, and operates water management facilities; provides recreational opportunities; and is a world class safety organization.

 At DWR you will have the advantage of numerous resources to support your work and your professional growth—including training, organizational memberships, and knowledgeable and professional colleagues all of which collaborate for project success. 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 26 million Californians as well as contribute to protecting our environment and species conservation efforts.

 Duties: Under the direction and supervision of a Senior Engineer and working closely with section engineers, the incumbent performs activities requiring basic engineering knowledge and skills to develop construction contracts, from advertisement to as-builts. Duties include supporting preparation and review of plans, specifications, estimates, design drawings, written documents, and presentations.

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

Position Details

Job Code #:  JC-480798

Working Title:  Junior Engineering Tech

Classification:  JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Salary Range:  $3,148.00 - $4,760.00 

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

Contact Information:
Nikisa Rayej
(916) 764-9752
nikisa.rayej@water.ca.gov

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