Engineer Series (Principal Engineer and Senior Engineer)

The Position

The Utilities Operations and Services Department currently has multiple openings in the Conveyance Engineering Division. The openings are part of the Engineering series, which includes, Principal Engineer and Senior Engineer positions.  

Clean Water Services (CWS) is in the midst of renewing our collection system and treatment facilities master plans.  The recently completed East Basin Master Plan includes a capital portfolio totaling over $200M in design and construction projects over the next 20 years in our collection system tributary to our Durham Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF).  Several large pipeline replacement and rehabilitation projects, infiltration and inflow rehabilitation projects, and other infrastructure improvements are included in the plan.  
 
The Senior Engineer, with support from others in the Conveyance Engineering Division and subject matter experts from throughout CWS and our consultants, will focus on planning, design and construction of infrastructure identified in the East Basin capital portfolio and other storm and sanitary conveyance infrastructure projects in the East Basin.
 
The West Basin Master Plan, which is currently underway, is anticipated to include a portfolio of capital projects similar in scale to that of the East Basin and will include improvements in the collection system tributary to our Rock Creek, Hillsboro and Forest Grove WRRFs.  
 
The Principal Engineer, with support from a Senior Engineer and others in the Conveyance Engineering Division and subject matter experts from throughout CWS and our consultants will lead developing and implementing the West Basin capital portfolio along with other projects that impact the sanitary and storm collection systems in the West Basin.  An initial task will be participation on the team completing the West Basin Master Plan, which is anticipated in the next 12 to 18 months.  
 
CWS is committed to using an integrated approach to planning and delivering projects to leverage investments such that they are catalysts for improving the environment, community and infrastructure.  
 
CWS is currently piloting a telework policy which allows employees the ability to work from home for a specified number of days each week to provide flexibility while meeting our business needs and serving our customers which is our number one priority.  When in the office, both positions are envisioned to be located at the CWS Field Operations Facility in Beaverton.    
 
The distinction between the positions are: 

The Senior Engineer manages the development and implementation of complex sanitary sewer and water resource capital improvement projects for the Conveyance Engineering Division. Serves as a technical resource for integrated water resource issues affecting the District. Plans, develops, designs and administers sanitary sewer expansion, upgrade, and rehabilitation projects. Supervises and oversees the work of Engineers, Engineering Project Coordinators and Engineering Technicians. May manage programs within the division.  This position is under general direction of a Principal Engineer.
The salary range for this position is: $100,280 - $137,886,
 
The Principal Engineer plans, coordinates, and manages planning, capital design and construction programs within a basin. Oversees the coordination of the work with government agencies and other stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, and other Clean Water Services departments and divisions. Ensures the District remains compliant with current and future regulatory requirements, meets the sanitary conveyance and surface water management needs created by land development and redevelopment, and interacts with District operations programs to enhance the operability and maintenance of the surface water management and sanitary sewer conveyance systems.
The salary range for this position is: $112,947 - $155,303.

Notes:
The Engineer Series will remain open until filled.  

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.) 

SENIOR ENGINEER:

1. Manages the development of complex engineering projects.  Develops schedules, prepares budget and scopes project.  Approves changes to construction contract provisions 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.  
2. Serves as a technical resource for integrated water resource issues affecting the District.  Negotiates and resolves significant and controversial issues.
3. 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. 
4. Oversees and/or supervises selection and management of engineering consultant contractors.  Coordinates work with project stakeholders, government agencies, other District divisions, contractors, and consultants.
5. Manages the development and implementation of large scale planning and modeling efforts.  
6. 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.

PRINCIPAL ENGINEER:

1. Manage the implementation and planning of District surface water management and sanitary conveyance capital improvement programs. Oversee and/or supervise the design, procurement, contracting, and construction of a variety of surface water management and sanitary conveyance projects; development of supporting ordinances and standards; assist with acquisition of easements; preparation of cost estimates and financial forecasts.
2. Manage the implementation of the District's capital improvement program including phasing and progress review to assure budgetary, technical, timeliness, quality, and legal requirements are met. Prepare regular monitoring and status reports on program progress and goals.
3. Oversee the application of technology-based tools such as real time decision support systems and controls to deliver the intended outcomes supporting surface water management and conveyance system operations.
4. Conduct the detailed engineering and implementation of sanitary conveyance and surface water management infrastructure rehabilitation and replacement program supporting the upkeep and condition of related District assets.
5. Coordinate with staff providing easement acquisition and regulatory permitting processes and procedures supporting project implementation.
6. Oversee and recommend procurement methods including solicitation of master contracts, selection of consultants, and procurement of design and construction services.
7. Serve as a technical resource for other District departments and divisions for capital engineering projects. 
8. Provide complex design and regulatory interpretations in light of technical, regulatory, and contractual requirements. Approve changes to design and construction contract provisions including exemptions and variations to District design and construction standards or other ordinances, design amendments, changes to scope of work, extensions/accelerations of schedules, and changes in methodology and materials.
9. Serve as the Engineer of Record providing licensed certification for proper technical design of sanitary conveyance and surface water management projects prepared within the division by unlicensed project managers.
10. Oversee the coordination of work with project stakeholders, government agencies, other District divisions, contractors, and consultants. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints. Establish positive working relationships with stakeholders and other jurisdictions.
11. Assess design and construction timelines and costs to inform development of the District’s annual capital improvement and operating budget. Develop short- and long-term capital project implementation schedules and cost estimates.
12. Oversee, organize, assign, and review staff’s work. Develop performance standards. Prepare performance evaluations. Provide coaching and prepare development plans. Assure compliance with District safety practices and procedures.
13. Provide policy level review and recommendations to management and external stakeholders regarding stormwater and sanitary sewer conveyance.
14. Participate in the development and implementation of District-wide goals and measures. Attend and participate in professional group meetings and stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering design and construction of stormwater and sanitary sewer conveyance infrastructure.

Qualifications

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: 

SENIOR ENGINEER: 
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.

PRINCIPAL ENGINEER: 
5+ years of experience in managing the definition, development, permitting, review, and implementation of capital improvement programs involving sanitary or surface water conveyance systems or wastewater treatment facilities.
 
5+ years of supervisory or managerial experience.
 
Customarily candidates will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in civil, sanitary, or environmental engineering, materials science, or a related field.

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 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.