Engineer 1 - Water

The City of Gresham has an exciting opportunity for and Engineer 1 in our Water Division.  This position is an entry level engineer position that will work under the mentorship of the Senior Water Engineer to design waterline infrastructure and provide project management for Capital Improvement Projects for the Gresham Community. The Water engineering team consists of two Water Engineering Technicians, an Engineer 1 and the Senior Water Engineer.

As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding.

We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences and cultural perspectives. Come build the future with us.

Under the mentorship of the Water Senior Engineer, this role will be responsible for the design and construction of water infrastructure including waterlines, pump stations, vaults and reservoirs. These can be designed in house, or for more complex jobs through the management of design consultants.

You will also serve as the backup water system modeler.

• Design and deliver Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Public Works Project
  • Design and produce engineering plans, specifications and estimates for complex, multiple disciplinary public works water construction projects, including those requiring state and federal oversight.
  • Provide all levels of management services for construction and engineering public works projects.
  • Review technical drawings, construction plans, calculations, engineering studies and reports.
  • Conduct research, analyze data, and formulate recommendations.
  • Manage professional services contracts (design, right-of-way acquisition, environmental compliance and permitting).
• Model water system in support of development
  • Act as the technical expert in our water model and provide necessary information regarding expected flow capacity and fire capacity for development and CIP projects.
  • Demonstrate understanding of how the model operates, both in steady state and dynamic extended period simulations.
  • Calibrate the model with live data obtained in the field.
• Review and plan for future projects
  • Take projects from design concepts and analyze alternatives, design considerations, expected budgetary costs and coordinate with other City and external stakeholders to determine feasibility and develop a work plan for the project.
  • Provide information collected to the Senior Water Engineer for budgeting and scheduling purposes.

• Excellent communication skills to interact with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to provide detailed and complex information.
• Solid negotiation skills for contract acquisition and oversight
• Effective analysis and problem solving capabilities
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability to navigate changing circumstances and timelines
• Strong prioritization, organization and time management skills to handle multiple concurrent tasks

This is a full-time position and will work either a standard five days per week, eight hours per day schedule or a 9/80 schedule that requires five days of nine hours per day one week followed by a four day week of nine hours per day rotation.

The current schedule for this position is hybrid. Employees work on-site/in the office for a minimum of three (3) days per week. One of the three on-site days each week must be either a Monday or Friday. At this time, the City of Gresham is reviewing a return-to-office (RTO) policy which may increase on-site requirements with notice. The hiring manager for this position will have more current information at the time of all verbal/contingent offers.

• Laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and collective bargaining agreements affecting City policies and operations
• City government administration, organization, functions, and services
• Engineering principles, practices, and methods
• Practices, principles, procedures, regulations, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment as they relateto public works projects
• Principles and practices of project management
• Data gathering, analysis, and research
• Techniques for effectively representing the City with government agencies, community groups, and variousbusiness, professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and City staff
• Communication principles, practices, and techniques
• Modern office practices and methods, computer equipment, and software applications

• Exercise discretion in confidential and sensitive matters
• Interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
• Manage and administer construction and engineering projects and contracts
• Learn and use complex software programs and systems
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, assess consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls
• Analyze and interpret data; draw valid conclusions; develop reports
• Provide effective leadership, motivation, coordination, and evaluation of others
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external contacts
• Operate office equipment and technology tools including personal computers, laptop computers and printers, and presentation equipment
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; present information, proposals, and recommendations clearly and persuasively

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (i.e., Civil, Environmental, or related field)
• Up to one year of related experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Good driving record (as defined by our driving matrix)

• Oregon Fundamentals of Engineering certificate

• Experience in water system design
• Experience or demonstrated knowledge of project management to include contract development, payment processing for contracts and construction inspections

• You will be disqualified from this process if you possess any of the following driving infractions:
• A major traffic offense or accident that results in death or major injury.
• Driving under the influence (DUI) offense within the last 5 years.
• Have more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period or more than 2 within a one-year period.
• Have more than 2 accidents within a 3-year period.

To apply for this position, click 'Apply' at the top of this job posting.

Required application materials:

• Complete online application (Do not type 'see resume' in any fields or leave work experience fields blank in the application template.)
• Answers to supplemental questions

The City of Gresham offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education verified in your application. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Oregon Equal Pay.

If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov, or by phone to 503-618-2729, upon submitting the required application documents. 

A review of application materials including your response to supplemental questions submitted will determine which candidates will be invited to an interview.

Communication with candidates will be done primarily through e-mail. Sometimes these messages may land in a spam or junk mail folder. We encourage you to monitor your inbox as well as the inbox within the governmentjobs.com portal for important updates related to this process.

Veteran's Preference

The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

Our Commitment

The City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law. Please direct questions about this position to 503-618-2729 or HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov.

If you need assistance with the online application, please contact NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627.

**Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and driving record review.

Salary : $79,398 - $103,220