California / Water Resources / Engineer, Water Resources

Job-title file

Engineer, Water Resources

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

433 employees hold this title in Water Resources. Median total compensation for the role is $113,039, below the department median of $115,959.

Employees: 433
Total payroll: $44.9M
Role median: $113,039
Agency median: $115,959
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$74$158,884+

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How total compensation varies among the 433 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across California

Engineer, Water Resources is held in 3 California departments. In Water Resources, the median of $113,039 ranks #3 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Fish and Wildlife

$129,234 · 1

Colorado River Board

$124,672 · 2

Median total compensation for the Engineer, Water Resources role in other Californiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Parveer Gill

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$126,382

Base pay: $126,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,382
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,131
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8473003137023
Salary Total: $10,797
Total Pay: $126,382

At Water Resources, Parveer Gill serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,382. Union affiliation: R09.

Daniel Burgett

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp

$126,101

Base pay: $121,585
Overtime: $4,066
Other pay: $450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,101
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,595
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8473003137026
Salary Total: $10,595
Total Pay: $126,101

Daniel Burgett works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $126,101 in 2023. They are represented by R09.

Han Sang Kim

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$125,742

Base pay: $123,259
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,484
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,742
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,152
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8413803137028
Salary Total: $11,787
Total Pay: $125,742

At Water Resources, Han Sang Kim serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,742. Union affiliation: R09.

Christopher Thao

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$125,391

Base pay: $125,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,391
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,300
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8411213137001
Salary Total: $9,991
Total Pay: $125,391

At Water Resources, Christopher Thao serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,391. Union affiliation: R09.

Igor Belokhvostik

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$125,298

Base pay: $78,461
Overtime: $46,187
Other pay: $649
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,298
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Yolo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,428
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8438133137004
Salary Total: $7,205
Total Pay: $125,298

At Water Resources, Igor Belokhvostik serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,298. Their bargaining unit is R09.

David Ismailyan

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$124,873

Base pay: $124,523
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,873
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,131
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8408203137015
Salary Total: $10,797
Total Pay: $124,873

At Water Resources, David Ismailyan serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,873. Union affiliation: R09.

Victoria Jimenez

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$124,799

Base pay: $123,559
Overtime: $1,030
Other pay: $209
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,799
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,824
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8417203137009
Salary Total: $10,499
Total Pay: $124,799

Victoria Jimenez works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Victoria earned $124,799 in 2025. They are represented by R09.

James Myers

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$124,492

Base pay: $122,219
Overtime: $2,012
Other pay: $261
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,707
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8434203137017
Salary Total: $10,386
Total Pay: $124,492

James Myers holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,492. They are represented by R09.

Devon Eckberg

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$124,409

Base pay: $118,921
Overtime: $5,138
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,409
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,299
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8414213137042
Salary Total: $9,990
Total Pay: $124,409

Devon Eckberg holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,409. They are represented by R09.

Eduardo Pech

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp

$124,212

Base pay: $83,868
Overtime: $1,037
Other pay: $39,307
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,212
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: Q

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,567
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8482003137003
Salary Total: $11,567
Total Pay: $124,212

Eduardo Pech holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $124,212. They are represented by R09.

Seshadri Rajagopal

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$124,116

Base pay: $123,941
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,116
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,814
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8413803137038
Salary Total: $10,490
Total Pay: $124,116

At Water Resources, Seshadri Rajagopal serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,116. Union affiliation: R09.

Marcoantonio Salazar

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$123,892

Base pay: $115,649
Overtime: $7,818
Other pay: $425
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,892
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,298
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8427123137005
Salary Total: $9,989
Total Pay: $123,892

Marcoantonio Salazar works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Marcoantonio earned $123,892 in 2025. They are represented by R09.

Mehrdad Bastani

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$123,803

Base pay: $123,453
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,803
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,815
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8418703137018
Salary Total: $10,491
Total Pay: $123,803

Mehrdad Bastani works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Mehrdad earned $123,803 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Maged Farag

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$123,242

Base pay: $106,195
Overtime: $16,821
Other pay: $227
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,242
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,341
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8426203137002
Salary Total: $9,061
Total Pay: $123,242

Maged Farag holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,242. Union affiliation: R09.

Roger Cheng

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$123,130

Base pay: $117,394
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,736
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,130
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,707
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8410213137019
Salary Total: $10,386
Total Pay: $123,130

At Water Resources, Roger Cheng serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,130. Union affiliation: R09.

Alex Acosta

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$122,898

Base pay: $122,548
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,898
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,823
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8414923137004
Salary Total: $10,498
Total Pay: $122,898

Alex Acosta holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,898. They are represented by R09.

Jose Salazar

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$122,863

Base pay: $115,458
Overtime: $7,055
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,863
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,197
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8414813137003
Salary Total: $9,891
Total Pay: $122,863

Jose Salazar is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $122,863. They are represented by R09.

Nathan Gee

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$122,780

Base pay: $113,265
Overtime: $2,839
Other pay: $6,677
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,780
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,665
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8427723137003
Salary Total: $10,345
Total Pay: $122,780

Nathan Gee is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $122,780. Union affiliation: R09.

Natnael Kibret

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$122,561

Base pay: $121,575
Overtime: $811
Other pay: $175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,561
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,826
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8434603137105
Salary Total: $10,501
Total Pay: $122,561

Natnael Kibret is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $122,561. They are represented by R09.

Steven Jepsen

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$122,128

Base pay: $121,953
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,815
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8413803137011
Salary Total: $10,491
Total Pay: $122,128

Steven Jepsen is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $122,128. Union affiliation: R09.

Mohammed Samimi

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2024 total comp

$121,955

Base pay: $121,630
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $325
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,955
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,501
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8419203137011
Salary Total: $10,501
Total Pay: $121,955

Mohammed Samimi is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $121,955. They are represented by R09.

Harinder Singh

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$121,850

Base pay: $101,297
Overtime: $20,018
Other pay: $535
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,850
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Butte

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,341
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8438113137001
Salary Total: $9,061
Total Pay: $121,850

At Water Resources, Harinder Singh serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,850. They are represented by R09.

Francesca Nurmi

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$121,845

Base pay: $121,670
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,845
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,152
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8403803137003
Salary Total: $10,104
Total Pay: $121,845

Francesca Nurmi works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Francesca earned $121,845 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Jasraj Singh

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$121,411

Base pay: $121,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,411
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sutter

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,824
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8414243137017
Salary Total: $10,499
Total Pay: $121,411

Jasraj Singh holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,411. Union affiliation: R09.

Martin Martinez Jr

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$121,207

Base pay: $115,525
Overtime: $5,625
Other pay: $56
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,207
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Contra Costa
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,818
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8423203137002
Salary Total: $9,773
Total Pay: $121,207

Martin Martinez Jr is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $121,207. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Parijata Prabhakara

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$121,129

Base pay: $120,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,129
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Yolo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,815
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8403853137001
Salary Total: $10,491
Total Pay: $121,129

Parijata Prabhakara holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,129. Union affiliation: R09.

Steven Khong

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$120,911

Base pay: $120,561
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,911
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,824
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8417403137003
Salary Total: $10,499
Total Pay: $120,911

Steven Khong works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $120,911 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Amira Abdelkader

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$120,866

Base pay: $120,691
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,866
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,446
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8433303137007
Salary Total: $10,133
Total Pay: $120,866

Amira Abdelkader works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Amira earned $120,866 in 2025. Union affiliation: R09.

Mustafa Kuzechi

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$120,721

Base pay: $119,003
Overtime: $1,543
Other pay: $175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,721
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,300
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8434603137106
Salary Total: $9,991
Total Pay: $120,721

Mustafa Kuzechi holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,721. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Casandra Arthur

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$120,523

Base pay: $118,365
Overtime: $2,158
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,523
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Butte
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,152
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8422203137001
Salary Total: $10,104
Total Pay: $120,523

At Water Resources, Casandra Arthur serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,523. Union affiliation: R09.

Michelle Campbell

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp

$120,410

Base pay: $110,464
Overtime: $4,775
Other pay: $5,171
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,410
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,707
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8414213137009
Salary Total: $8,811
Total Pay: $120,410

At Water Resources, Michelle Campbell serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $120,410. Union affiliation: R09.

Amir Shaghaghi Shahri

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$119,891

Base pay: $116,961
Overtime: $2,755
Other pay: $175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,891
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,415
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8433303137003
Salary Total: $10,103
Total Pay: $119,891

Amir Shaghaghi Shahri is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $119,891. They are represented by R09.

Andres Guillen

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$119,734

Base pay: $119,290
Overtime: $94
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,734
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,131
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8401103137004
Salary Total: $10,283
Total Pay: $119,734

Andres Guillen is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $119,734. They are represented by R09.

James Norris

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$119,714

Base pay: $117,932
Overtime: $1,432
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,714
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Tehama
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,300
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8442003137004
Salary Total: $9,991
Total Pay: $119,714

James Norris holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,714. Union affiliation: R09.

Swaraj Tamrakar

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$119,546

Base pay: $116,498
Overtime: $2,353
Other pay: $694
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,546
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,707
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8411413137030
Salary Total: $9,891
Total Pay: $119,546

Swaraj Tamrakar holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,546. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Pavithra Prakash

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$119,404

Base pay: $119,003
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $401
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,404
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,300
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8410313137004
Salary Total: $9,991
Total Pay: $119,404

Pavithra Prakash is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $119,404. Union affiliation: R09.

Alyssa Virgil

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$119,355

Base pay: $118,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,355
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,707
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8414253137005
Salary Total: $10,386
Total Pay: $119,355

Alyssa Virgil is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $119,355. They are represented by R09.

Begum Rushi

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$119,353

Base pay: $119,003
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,353
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,300
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8418703137001
Salary Total: $9,991
Total Pay: $119,353

Begum Rushi is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $119,353. They are represented by R09.