Hydro Station Operator

Applications received via Indeed cannot be considered. All applications must be received through our online application system at careers.pcwa.net

JOIN OUR OUTSTANDING TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS!

Placer County Water Agency encompasses the entire, 1,500-square-mile boundary of Placer County, ranging from the rim of the Sacramento Valley on the west to the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe on the east. The Agency is headquartered in Auburn and carries out a broad range of responsibilities including water resource planning and management, retail and wholesale supply of irrigation water and drinking water, production of hydroelectric power and watershed stewardship across Placer County. We are seeking talented candidates to join our team for the position of:

HYDRO STATION OPERATOR

$102,302-130,565 annually, DOQ, plus excellent benefits

PCWA is seeking an experienced journey-level Hydro Plant Operator to perform a variety of operations, monitoring and control functions related to the Agency’s multi-purpose hydroelectric project and related facilities. Our ideal candidate will be a journey-level operator with at least two years of progressively responsible experience; experience as a power plant operator is highly desirable.

Visit our website for detailed recruitment information and to complete the on-line application: www.pcwa.net. Applications received via Indeed cannot be considered. All applications must be received through our online application system at careers.pcwa.net

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on the final filing date, Friday, December 5, 2025.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $102,302.72 - $130,565.76 per year

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person