Civil Engineer or Civil Engineering Associate

The Eugene Water & Electric Board is currently seeking a Civil Engineer or Engineering Associate to join our high-performing team of engineers in the Water Division.

It has never been a more exciting time to work for EWEBs Water Division which consists of an 80 million gallon per day water treatment plant 800 miles of distribution pipe 25 pump stations 23 reservoirs and numerous pressure zones serving almost 200000 customers through both retail and wholesale contracts. Some of the largest projects in EWEBs Water Division History are in construction or planned to occur over the next ten years. The successful candidate will lead or support the work of planning scoping scheduling and conducting complex engineering work as needed to maintain EWEBs water system and implement the Water Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The work may involve leading internal teams performing engineering work independently and/or managing engineering consultants to develop engineering plans reports cost estimates schedules contract documents and other deliverables. Projects will likely include replacing and upgrading water tanks pump stations transmission pipelines treatment plant and distribution pipelines.

Based on the Water Divisions current needs EWEB is especially interested in hiring a candidate who demonstrates knowledge and experience with planning designing and managing municipal drinking water projects; has the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver water infrastructure projects; possesses excellent interpersonal skills; shows a track record of inclusive respectful and professional behavior in all interactions; and is motivated to work independently with high degree of ownership in the work they do.

This position will be filled at the Staff Engineer Senior Engineer or Engineering Associate II or III level depending upon the successful candidates qualifications.

Based on the successful candidates experience education and training responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Act as lead design engineer project engineer or project manager as necessary on projects with novel difficult and multi-disciplinary aspects or features.
• Review engineering plans by external agencies and development proposals.
• Prepare technical memorandums regulatory reporting and engineering studies related to EWEBs water system.
• Support operations stakeholders by providing technical reviews engineering advice work prioritization and maintaining technical standards and drawings.
• Lead project teams and routinely interact with crew superintendents foremen contractors other utilities regulatory agencies City of Eugene and other internal and external stakeholders as necessary to deliver projects.
• Provide construction management including regular site visits reviewing inspection reports processing change orders leading regular construction meetings responding to RFIs preparing budget reports coordinating with operations stakeholders and other tasks as necessary to ensure projects are constructed to the approved plans and specifications.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The starting salary for this position will depend on the level filled and will be commensurate with the selected candidates knowledge skills education and experience as it relates to the position:

Civil Engineer Staff or Senior: $98877 - $143079
Civil Engineering Associate II or III: $85414 - $123597

EWEB values total worker health both at work and at home and provides a robust compensation & benefits package Read more about our benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering is required at all levels.
Experience and license/certification requirements are as follows:

Senior Engineer

• Nine (9) years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Staff Engineer

• Four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Engineering Associate III

• Seven (7) years relevant experience.
• FE/EIT certification required.

Engineering Associate II

• Three (3) years relevant experience.
• FE/EIT certification required.

Equivalency: Candidates who dont meet all the minimum qualifications but whose application materials demonstrate equivalent relevant experience skills and ability to excel in similar roles are encouraged to apply. We understand that valuable experience can be gained through various avenues and we value diverse experiences and unique perspectives. EWEB will consider a combination of relevant education and experience that demonstrates the necessary knowledge skills and abilities for the position.

Post-offer background check required: Yes
Post-offer drug test required: Yes
Oregon Driver License required: Yes or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. EWEB is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

LOCATION
This position is based in Eugene Oregon; however it has been approved as a hybrid work arrangement involving a combination of telecommuting and working on-site (at least two days per week with additional on-site presence as needed). The selected candidate must live in the state of Oregon.

WHY CHOOSE EWEB
EWEB offers employees a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment where creativity innovation involvement teamwork and professional development are supported and encouraged. EWEB is also committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety health and well-being of its workforce and offers great benefits including but not limited to health care vacation and sick leave pension holidays and employee credit union.

As a public utility we do not operate to earn a profit or to serve the investment needs of stockholders. Instead EWEB is chartered by the City of Eugene to serve the interests of its citizens. We are owned by the people of Eugene and its our job to provide reliable affordable water and electricity for our customers.

WHY CHOOSE EUGENE
Its a city big enough to boast excellent restaurants arts and events but small enough to still feel like a community. Its also easy to get out of town making it an ideal place for lovers of outdoor activities with world-class opportunities for fishing rafting bicycling hiking and camping.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture education experience physical ability and unique perspectives in our workplace. Attracting retaining and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve.

TOBACCO SMOKE AND VAPOR-FREE CAMPUS POLICY
EWEB fosters an environment promoting good health for both employees and the public. We want to enhance the quality of air appearance and employee health in and around EWEB facilities and equipment. Employees contractors volunteers and visitors may not use distribute or sell tobacco.

Note: This job posting is intended to represent key areas of responsibility. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned.

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