The Water & Engineering Technology department is seeking a Principal Engineer - Treatment Plant Services. This position performs in all aspects of engineering as it relates to wastewater treatment and pumping, including facilities planning, design, and construction management. Plans, coordinates, and manages capital expansion programs. Oversees the coordination of the work with government agencies and other stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, and other Clean Water Services departments and divisions. Ensures the District remains compliant with current and future regulatory requirements, while minimizing interruptions to the operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and sanitary sewer conveyance.
Notes:
The Principal Engineer - Treatment Plant Services posting will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will begin April 14, 2025.
(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification. The District may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.)
1. Manage the development of District capital improvement or development services programs. Oversees and/or supervise a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; definition and prioritization of construction or modification needs; development of supporting ordinances and standards; preparation of cost estimates and financial forecasts.
2. Manage the implementation of the District's capital improvement or development services programs including phasing and progress review to assure budgetary, technical, timeliness, quality, and legal requirements are met. Prepares regular monitoring and status reports on program progress and goals.
3. Provide complex design solutions and regulatory interpretations in light of technical, regulatory, and contractual requirements. Approve changes to design and construction contract provisions including exemptions and variations to District design and construction standards or other ordinances, design amendments, changes to scope of work, extensions/accelerations of schedules, and changes in methodology, equipment, or control processes.
4. Coordinates with electrical, instrumentation, and control improvements at the District's wastewater treatment plants and pump stations. Serves as a technical resource and provides support to electricians, instrumentation, and control systems analysts.
5. Develops planning documents and design plans and specifications. Serves as the Engineer of Record providing licensed certification for proper technical design of various projects prepared within the division.
6. Oversees the coordination of work with project stakeholders, government agencies, other District divisions, contractors, and consultants. Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints. Establishes positive working relationships with stakeholders and other jurisdictions.
7. Drives to all facilities, pump stations and District sites. Access all areas of the project to conduct engineering inspections using all safety equipment required.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Civil and sanitary engineering design theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of treatment and conveyance facility construction
- Materials, equipment and methods used in the construction, repair, and maintenance of wastewater collection systems or treatment facilities
- Principles and practices of project development, scheduling, and management
- Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
- Principles of supervision
- Teambuilding and coaching techniques and practices
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes, and regulations
SKILL IN:
- Organizing and coordinating the work of professional and technical personnel
- Supervising, training, disciplining and evaluating staff
- Preparing, reviewing, and evaluating engineering studies and designs
- Preparing and administering large budgets
- Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports
- Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals
- interpreting and applying pertinent Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations
- Use of computers and computer software for word processing, spreadsheets, project management, and databases
ABILITY TO:
- Simultaneously coordinate and manage multiple large and complex engineering projects to completion within scheduled deadlines and allocated budgets
- Understand and interpret specifications, maps, plans, and reports pertaining to complex design and construction projects
- Interpret and apply pertinent policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and permits
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of District and other government officials, contractors, community groups, and the general public
- Operate effectively in a team environment
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledges, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the KSAs would be:
5+ years of experience in managing the definition, development, permitting, review, and implementation capital improvement programs involving wastewater treatment facilities and pump stations
5+ years of supervisory or managerial experience
Customarily candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in civil, sanitary, or environmental engineering, or a related field
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must possess current registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Oregon at time of application or possess current registration as a Professional Engineer in another state and obtain registration in the State of Oregon within six months of hire
Upon selection, candidate must possess and maintain a valid State driver's license