What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineer - Treatment Plant Services position at Clean Water Services?

Salary : $107,422.86 - $147,706.43 Annually

Location : Tigard, OR

Job Type : Regular Full-Time

Job Number : 25-04

Department : Water & Engineering Technology

Program : Treatment Plant Services Engineering

Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

The Position

The Water and Engineering Technology department is seeking a Senior Engineer - Treatment Plant Services. This position manages the development and implementation of complex wastewater treatment and / or pump station projects. Serves as a technical resource for addressing capacity, reliability, and / or process performance issues related to wastewater treatment. Duties may include preparing, planning, and / or design documents, as well as construction coordination, inspection, and management.

The Senior Engineer - Treatment Plant Services posting will remain open until filled. The next review of applications will begin Monday, February 24, 2025.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification. The District may augment duties and / or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.)

Manages the development of complex wastewater treatment and pump station engineering projects. Develops schedules, prepares budget, and scopes project.
Provides construction coordination, management, and / or inspection services. Approves changes to construction contract provisions including changes to scope of work, extensions / accelerations of schedules, and changes in methodology, equipment, or control processes.
Prepares, reviews, and / or stamps drawings and specification for bidding wastewater treatment and / or pump station projects. Serves as Engineer of Record on District's Capital Improvement Projects.
Prepares engineering studies related to wastewater treatment and pumping. Evaluates and interprets process data, develops design criteria, and assesses reliability of unit operations used in all aspects of wastewater treatment. Assesses pump station capacity, prepares hydraulic calculations, and selects key components for upgrading or constructing new pump station facilities.
Serves as a technical resource for the District's Operations and Maintenance staff. Facilitates startup and training of new facilities. Assists in development of process control strategies and coordinates electrical and instrumentation design and construction phase services.
Oversees and / or supervises selection and management of engineering consultant contractors. Coordinates work with project stakeholders, government agencies, other District divisions, contractors, and consultants.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF :

Civil and environmental engineering design theory, principles, and practices and their application to wastewater treatment, conveyance, and pumping systems

Treatment and pump station facility construction

Engineering materials, equipment and methods used in the construction, repair, and maintenance of conveyance systems and wastewater treatment facilities

Advanced principles and practices of project development, scheduling, and management

Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration

Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes, and regulations concerning permits, construction, contracting, and environmental protection

SKILL IN :

Managing and coordinating the work of professional and technical personnel

Preparing, reviewing, and evaluating engineering studies and designs

Estimating engineering and construction costs

Preparing bid specifications

Negotiating and administering contracts

Preparing and administering large and complex budgets

Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports

Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals

Researching, analyzing, and evaluating new service delivery methods, procedures and techniques

Interpreting and applying pertinent Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations

Use of computers and computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, CAD design, hydraulic modeling, and databases

ABILITY TO :

Simultaneously design, develop, and manage multiple large and complex engineering projects to completion within scheduled deadlines and allocated budgets

Understand and interpret specifications, maps, plans, and reports pertaining to design and construction projects

Interpret and apply pertinent policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and permits

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of District and other government officials, contractors, community groups, and the general public

Operate effectively in a team environment, communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the KSAs would be :

3 years responsible project management experience;

5 years experience in design, construction or process of major wastewater treatment and pump station projects.

Customarily candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree in civil / environmental engineering is desirable.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must possess current registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Oregon at time of application or possess current registration as a Professional Engineer in another state and obtain registration in the State of Oregon within six months of hire.

Upon selection, candidate must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license.

Additional Information

Reasonable Accommodation Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at or TDD . Equal Employment Opportunity Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment.

Clean Water Services offers eligible employees the opportunity to choose benefits and plans that meet both individual and family needs. In addition to a competitive salary, Clean Water Services offers employees a comprehensive benefit packet that includes health coverage, health reimbursement account, life and accidental death insurance, flexible spending account, Oregon Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS / OPSRP), deferred compensation, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, goal sharing bonus, and more. Further information for full-time regular non-represented employees can be found

Depending on hours worked and duration of the position, temporary employees may qualify for an offer of medical benefits, deferred compensation, and employee discounts. Temporary employees are eligible for sick leave at the rate of .0334 per hour worked upon beginning employment and may carry over up to 40 hours into the next calendar year.

Salary : $107,423 - $147,706

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