INTERNAL ONLY: Associate Engineer - TPS Engineering

Clean Water Services • Tigard, OR

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About The Position

The Water & Engineering Technology department is seeking an Associate Engineer - TPS Engineering. This position performs various engineering-related duties requiring fundamental engineering knowledge for the planning, design, and construction of wastewater treatment and conveyance infrastructure under the direction of a Professional Engineer. Note: The following opportunity is open only to regular, probationary, and temporary employees who are currently employed by Clean Water Services. Candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be invited to self-schedule their interview. Please be sure to check your email for status updates.

Requirements

• Knowledge of theory, principles, and practices of civil, environmental, or chemical engineering
• Knowledge of principles of water and wastewater engineering
• Knowledge of work planning, scheduling, and team organization
• Knowledge of computer applications for engineering and project management
• Knowledge of principles of project planning and management
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Skill in preparing presentations, reviewing engineering documents, evaluating engineering studies, problem-solving, identifying alternative solutions, data collection, analysis, and validation
• Skill in understanding technical documentation, administrative reports, drawings, specifications, and construction contract documentation
• Skill in interpreting and applying pertinent federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
• Skill in use of software platforms for data collection, research, documentation, presentations, and project coordination
• Ability to plan and organize assigned work to meet deadlines
• Ability to understand and interpret specifications, maps, plans, and reports of complex design and construction projects
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of CWS staff and other government officials, contractors, vendors, community groups, and the general public
• Ability to operate effectively in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• 6 months of internships or project work in civil, environmental, or related engineering fields
• Bachelor's degree in civil, chemical, water resources, or environmental engineering, including coursework in hydraulics, wastewater processes, or related engineering areas
• Possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT Certification) within 12 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Supports engineering projects through the planning, design, construction, and startup phases of project delivery.
• Assists project teams in problem investigation, validating existing conditions, field inspection, data collection, design planning and presentations, preparation of contract drawings and specifications, contract bidding, and construction coordination and inspection.
• Assists with preparing and maintaining technical communications, project records, design workshop presentations, construction contract documents, and construction inspection notes.
• Assists with engineering design using fundamental problem-solving principles and knowledge of hydraulics, surveying, civil earthwork, wastewater treatment processes, mechanical piping, pump selection, structural analysis, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Provides construction-phase support through field inspections, submittal reviews, responding to requests for information, inspection coordination, startup testing with Operations, and plan review assistance to ensure code compliance.
• Works collaboratively with operations, maintenance, and stakeholders to coordinate and achieve project objectives.
• Maintains a positive, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture to improve the understanding and recognition of diversity and foster multidisciplinary and integrated team approaches.
• Drives a CWS or personal vehicle for work-related purposes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level