Engineer I - Civil - Treatment & Plumbing Systems Division

City of Portland • 5001 N Columbia Blvd., OR

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a Civil Engineer (Engineer- Civil) to join the Treatment and Pumping Systems Division. This role will provide plan review, engineering design and analysis, and support the construction and rehabilitation of wastewater treatment facilities and pump stations. The goal is to protect public health and enhance the resilience of Portland’s wastewater and stormwater systems. The position involves performing engineering planning for major capital construction and/or maintenance programs, designing, reviewing, and constructing engineering plans and drawings, and preparing engineering analyses, calculations, technical reports, and specifications. The engineer will also serve as a project manager for various engineering and construction projects, overseeing project scopes, schedules, budgets, risks, and milestones. Additionally, they will review and monitor work by outside consultants, administer consultant contracts, support construction activities, perform site visits, and help resolve field issues. The role includes preparing and delivering presentations of technical data, coordinating capital construction projects with multidisciplinary teams, and representing the bureau on multi-jurisdictional projects. Integrating sustainability, seismic resilience, and equity considerations into engineering solutions and project delivery is also a key responsibility, as is supporting change management and ensuring smooth transitions to operations and maintenance teams. BES is committed to equity, customer and partner value, careful management of resources, employee leadership, a diverse and engaged workforce, respectful communication, transparency, and innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

Requirements

• Experience reviewing, preparing or directing the preparation of complex plans, specifications and legal contracts.
• Knowledge of theory, principles and practices of either civil, structural, electrical, mechanical or chemical engineering design and project management.
• Knowledge of modern techniques and equipment used in design, construction and maintenance of water or wastewater infrastructure.
• Experience conducting difficult technical research, analyzing complex engineering and mathematical problems, evaluating alternatives, and recommending or adopting effective courses of action.
• Skill in clearly communicating scientific and technical matters to diverse stakeholders, including non-technical individuals.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple tasks or project assignments simultaneously.
• Certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer.
• Oregon State Board of Engineering Examiners and Licensed Surveyors (OSBEELS) PE License required within six months from the date of hire.
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, structural, or environmental engineering; AND four years of responsible professional engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

• A valid state driver’s license may be required for certain assignments.
• Experience in a public agency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering planning for major capital construction and/or maintenance programs.
• Design, review and construct engineering plans and drawings.
• Prepare engineering analyses, calculations, technical reports, and specifications.
• Serve as project manager for various engineering and construction projects, overseeing project scopes, schedules, budgets, risks, and milestones in alignment with BES capital project practices.
• Review and monitor work by outside consultants and administer consultant contracts.
• Support construction activities, perform site visits, and help resolving field issues.
• Prepare and deliver presentations of technical data and results to technical review committees, bureau staff and other governmental agencies.
• Coordinate capital construction projects with multidisciplinary project teams and represent the bureau on multi-jurisdictional projects.
• Integrate sustainability, seismic resilience, and equity considerations into engineering solutions and project delivery.
• Support change management and ensure smooth transition of new assets to operations and maintenance teams.

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

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