Senior Engineering Associate – Electrical – Portland, OR

CMTS LLC • Portland, OR

1d • $55 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Engineering Associate – Electrical supports electrical engineering design and construction for capital improvement projects, as well as the ongoing operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants and pump stations. The role provides specialized technical expertise, analyzes electrical systems and plans, supports automation change requests, reviews engineering deliverables, assists with commissioning and project integration, and coordinates with maintenance staff and project stakeholders.

The position is based on-site in Portland, Oregon. It includes maintaining and documenting the Automation Change Request (ACR) Program, preparing ACR documents, supporting multiple projects, assessing compliance with codes and specifications, and reviewing as-built drawings and design and construction deliverables. A bachelor’s degree, Engineer-in-Training certification through passing the State Fundamentals of Engineering exam, and a valid state driver’s license are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of engineering concepts, procedures, principles, and practices in the relevant engineering specialty.
• Understanding of computer use, applications, languages, and programming techniques relevant to the work.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes.
• Understanding of mathematics through calculus, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Knowledge of contracting and bidding procedures and project and construction management principles and practices.
• Understanding of hydrology and hydraulics as applied to water distribution, drainage collection, treatment, and sewage treatment pipes and facilities.
• Ability to plan and manage large or multiple construction, design, research, or other engineering-related projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, collaborate with diverse parties, solve problems, and negotiate agreements with contractors and the public.
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Engineer-in-Training certification, obtained by passing the State Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a SharePoint site to track and document Automation Change Request (ACR) Program efforts.
• Screen and prepare ACR documents to direct automation changes.
• Lead tasks supporting electrical engineering design and construction for capital improvement projects and the ongoing operation and maintenance of the treatment plant and pump stations.
• Work on multiple projects to meet goals and objectives in collaboration with project stakeholders.
• Provide specialized technical expertise and propose solutions.
• Analyze electrical systems and plans to identify needed improvements and verify compliance with codes and specifications.
• Review as-built drawings and provide field verification assistance.
• Check design and construction deliverables for conformance with Design Guidelines and participate in guideline updates.
• Provide commissioning support during project integration and ACR delivery.
• Coordinate and collaborate with maintenance staff.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical insurance coverage for the employee.
• 100% company-paid dental insurance coverage for the employee.
• 100% company-paid vision insurance coverage for the employee.
• 100% company-paid 401(k) coverage for the employee.
• 100% company-paid life insurance coverage for the employee.
• 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance coverage for the employee.
• Competitive compensation.
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities.
• Bonus opportunities may be available at management’s discretion, subject to stated performance and other factors.

What This Job Offers

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