Dam Safety Engineer

The Eugene Water & Electric Board seeks a Civil Geotechnical or Dam Safety Engineer to join EWEBs Dam Safety team in support of EWEBs Owners Dam Safety Program (ODSP). Team responsibilities include but are not limited to dam safety public safety environmental and regulatory compliance. Applications received by Monday September 21 will receive full consideration. Applications submitted after this date may not be reviewed depending on application volume.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

EWEBs Dam Safety team is responsible for a wide range of dam safety activities and projects including implementation of EWEBs Owners Dam Safety Program and Emergency Action Plan analysis of surveillance and monitoring instrumentation data dam safety inspections of dams canals and appurtenant structures and providing dam safety expertise and input to capital projects from planning and design through construction. The team also participates in and leads potential failure mode analyses (PFMAs) semi-quantitative and quantitative risk assessments and other risk-informed evaluations that support dam safety decisions and capital investment planning.

This position will lead plan and coordinate work with internal partners including Operations Generation Engineering License Deployment and Environmental staff as well as external partners including regulators consultants contractors emergency management agencies and resource agencies. A self-starting collaborative approach is essential. Responsibilities include a variety of site inspections construction observation and documentation project and contract management engineering evaluations and reviews providing dam safety input to capital project planning and design and participating in or project managing PFMAs and risk assessments. Experience with dam safety risk assessment methods instrumentation data processing and analysis is a plus.

Your working environment will consist of a combination of office and site work. EWEB owns and operates two hydroelectric projects on the McKenzie River (Carmen-Smith and Leaburg-Walterville Projects) and owns one hydroelectric project on the Clackamas River (Stone Creek Project).

WHAT YOULL BRING

• Experience effectively managing multiple projects priorities and deadlines
• A commitment to delivering high-quality technically sound work products
• Strong technical writing documentation and communication skills
• The ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a variety of audiences disciplines and levels of technical expertise
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and developing technical and professional skills

Priority will be given to candidates whose applications demonstrate geotechnical experience dam safety experience and/or an understanding of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) guidelines requirements and dam safety industry standards. Experience with dam safety risk assessments is recommended but not required.

EWEB intends to fill one position at the Engineering Associate II III Staff Engineer or Senior Engineer level. Specific work assignments will be based on the successful candidates experience and training. EWEB provides an extensive training program in relevant dam safety topics.

Supplemental Application Materials:

With your application please attach a resume and cover letter which clearly describes your applicable knowledge skills education and experience as it relates to the position.

The application for this posting includes supplemental questions. Your responses will be scored and used to determine if you will proceed to the next step of the selection process. Please provide detailed answers to each question.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Senior Engineer: $
Staff Engineer & Engineering Associate III:$106417 - $133021
Engineering Associate II: $91927 - $114909

The base pay offered will be established based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge and skills relevant experience and internal equity. Consistent with EWEBs compensation philosophy it is not customary to place individuals at the high end of the salary range at the time of hire. Compensation decisions are made holistically to support fair consistent and equitable pay practices taking into account the specific circumstances of each position and candidate.

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

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Equivalency: EWEB will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience when reviewing applications. Candidates who do not meet all of the minimum qualifications but whose application materials demonstrate the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to be successful in the position are encouraged to apply.

Senior Engineer

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

Staff Engineer

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

Engineering Associate III

• Seven (7) years relevant experience
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification

Engineering Associate II

• Three (3) years relevant experience. A working knowledge of the principles practices and procedures of engineering project management and construction are required including methods materials equipment techniques technical software schedules specifications and contract documents. Competent to perform engineering design and analysis in an engineering specialty within a discipline.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification

Educational requirement for all position levels: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.

Recommended experience for all position levels: Experience working on Dam Safety or geotechnical projects. Familiarity with Federal Energy Regulatory (FERC) guidelines requirements and dam safety industry standards.

Oregon drivers license: Yes or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Post-offer background check: Yes.

Post-offer drug test: Yes for the Engineering Associate and Staff Engineer level positions.

Post-offer physical or functional test: Yes for the Engineering Associate and Staff Engineer level positions.

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.

WORK LOCATION
This position is based inEugene Oregon and has been approved as a hybrid work arrangement involving a combination of telecommuting and working on-site at EWEB offices and field project selected candidate must live in or relocate to the state of Oregon. Out-of-area candidates may be eligible for a relocation reimbursement.

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 committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety health and well-being of its workforce and offers great benefits including health care vacation and sick leave pension holidays wellness programs an employee credit union and more.

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 while participating in EWEB functions on EWEB property or while performing right-of-way tasks.

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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