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

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

Location : 97003, OR

Job Type : Regular Full-Time

Job Number : 24-64

Department : Water & Engineering Technology

Program : Conveyance Engineering

Opening Date : 08 / 30 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

The Position

The Water & Engineering Technology department is seeking a Senior Engineer. This position manages the development and implementation of complex sanitary sewer and water resource capital improvement projects for the Conveyance Systems Department. Serves as a technical resource for integrated water resources issues affecting the District. Plans, develops, designs, and administers sanitary sewer expansion, upgrade, and rehabilitation projects.

Notes :

The Senior Engineer posting will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will begin September 16, 2024.

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 engineering projects. Develops schedules, prepares budget and scopes project. Approves changes to construction contract provision including changes to scope of work, extensions / accelerations of schedules, and changes in methodology, equipment, or control processes. Serves as Engineer of Record on District's Capital Improvement Projects and Local improvement Districts. Reviews and stamps plans.
Serves as a technical resource for integrated water resource issues affecting the District Negotiations and resolves significant and controversial issues.
Manages system modeling, planning projects, design, and implementation of the District's sanitary and surface water management capital improvement projects. Serves as engineering liaison with other District divisions, departments, and outside agencies.
Oversees and / or supervises selection and management of engineering consultant contractors. Coordinates work with project stakeholders, government agencies, other District divisions, contractors, and consultants.
Manages the development and implementation of large scale planning and modeling efforts.
Oversees, organizes, assigns, and reviews staff's work. Develops performance standards. Prepares performance evaluations. Provides coaching and prepares development plans. Assures compliance with District safety practices and procedures.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF :

Civil and sanitary water resource engineering design theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of conveyance system, collection system, surface water enhancement or treatment facility construction

Conveyance engineering materials, equipment and methods used in the construction, repair, and maintenance of surface water, conveyance systems and wastewater collection systems or surface water 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, 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 and 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

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS AND / OR LICENSURE :

The following are the minimum qualifications for this position.

3 years of project management experience including leadership roles and / or staff supervision experience;

5 years of experience in public involvement and permitting;

5 years of experience in design and / or construction of major sanitary capital projects including conveyance systems or sanitary sewer rehabilitation programs;

Customarily candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in civil, sanitary, or environmental engineering, water resources engineering, or a related field.

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 ability to obtain registration in the State of Oregon within six months of hire.

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 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.

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.

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