PRINCIPAL ENGINEER

Clark Regional Wastewater District seeks a Principal Engineer to join their team as the head of the Transmission and Treatment division. Excellent career development opportunity to apply a specialized knowledge of engineering and managerial principles and practices to achieve the overall goals and objectives of the regional program. Great opportunity for continued career growth and advancement with a professional, growing utility that is making strategic investments in its wastewater facilities.   

Ideal candidate:

• Professional – Apply comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of engineering, project management, asset management and construction management

• Communication – Clearly and concisely express yourself and effectively convey complex and technical information to a variety of stakeholder audiences, both orally and in writing

• Collaborative – Develop and maintain professional relationships and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and with diverse interests

• Critical & Analytical Thinking – Use logical thought processes to analyze information and draw evidence-based conclusions

Primary Responsibilities (Depending on placement):

• Prioritize, sequence and schedule capital projects
• Coordinate and manage all activities throughout the project lifecycle
• Procure and manage consultant services
• Conduct and review engineering studies, analyses and designs    
• Coordinate real property acquisition
• Acquire land use and environmental clearances and permits
• Manage and administer construction contracts  
• Serve as the contact and liaison with project stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of education, training, and experience to successfully perform the duties of the position.  A typical way to achieve that would be:

• Licensure as a Professional Engineer (WA)
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Master’s Degree preferred 
• Professional Wastewater experience:
  • Project Management – 3+ years 
  • Engineering – 5+ years, including design of treatment facilities

Salary range with less than 12 years of wastewater treatment experience:

$127,063 - $166,115; Starting salary range: $10,589 to $12,107,month, DOQ.

Salary range with more than 12 years of wastewater treatment experience:

$137,228 - $179,404; Starting salary range: $11,436 to $13,075,month, DOQ.

Comprehensive benefits include, but are not limited to:

• PERS retirement
• Paid family medical, dental, and vision
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Long-term disability insurance

For more information, visit https://www.crwwd.com/jobs.html.

Clark Regional Wastewater District is a professional and growing utility in Vancouver, WA and is accredited by the American Public Works Association. Equal Opportunity Employer. Position remains open until filled.