Engineering Associate

Job Appointment:  Full-Time
Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 An alternate schedule may be available Benefits:  Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
Union Representation:   PROTEC17 .  To view labor agreements, current and future, please visit the Current City Labor Agreements page . Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume. Start your Engineering career with the City of Portland as an  Engineering Associate– Civil .
Are you passionate about  applying your skills and background to have a real impact in the community? Are you a collaborative team player who enjoys working with a diverse group of people? Are you a detail-oriented individual who enjoys using your skills to a variety of complex and interesting problems? You may be the Engineering Associate - Civil we are  seeking ! 

 
The Portland Bureau of Environmental Services  (BES )  and Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT)  currently  ha ve one active vacancy each.  However,  this recruitment will create an eligible list that  may also be utilized in the future to fill vacancies  within  BES,  the  Portland Bureau of Transportation , and the Portland Water Bureau (PWB) .  These positions may be permanent or limited-term.  Please see the specific duties for these bureaus at the end of this announcement. About the Portland Bureau of Environmental Services position: Work location: 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
The Risk Assessment Division (RAD) is  located at the Portland Building in Downtown Portland and applies asset management principles and practices to assess risks to BES services. We use this knowledge to inform investment priorities and support the development of integrated solutions that mitigate risk while optimizing opportunities and community benefits.
The successful RAD candidate will provide expertise and support to the Wastewater Treatment & Vertical Asset Risk Analysis team. This team uses risk-based frameworks to  develop  infrastructure investment recommendations for BES wastewater treatment, pump stations , and  forcemains to meet current and future levels of service. This position provides support to the monitoring and management of risks to service delivery from wastewater treatment, pump stations, and forcemains and supports the development of management strategy recommendations to ensure continued service delivery. For this position, the successful candidate will also have experience in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis to inform sizing and maintenance of  systems. What you'll get to do:  Learn and apply asset management principles to identify priorities and quantify risks for wastewater treatment services, pump stations, and forcemains. Support the ongoing maintenance and maturation of the pump station and forcemain asset management plans and underlying risk assessments. Develop and maintain excellent working relationships across key work groups. Provide analytical support to planning and operations and maintenance teams  on  wastewater treatment, pump station, and forcemain . About t he Portland Bureau of Transportatio n position:
This position  will play a crucial role in reviewing and designing traffic control improvements. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to  enhance safety for all users of the transportation system and make a meaningful impact in the City of Portland. This position involves the investigation and resolution of traffic safety and operations issues. The Engineering Associate works with a broad range of customers and is expected to deliver a high level of customer service and to carry out their individual responsibilities with initiative, independence and creativity while exercising sound professional problem-solving skills.  This position will actively participate in supporting PBOT's Strategic Plan goals. What you'll get to do: Conduct field and office review of traffic safety concerns and crashes and make recommendations for improvements.   Review and make recommendations as part of Safe Routes to School projects.   Make recommendations for speed zoning changes.   Participate in the design of Vision Zero improvements.   Review the work of and provide direction to lower-level technical staff.   Initiate and perform traffic analysis of proposed improvements.   Represent PBOT in interactions with the community.   An Ideal Candidate  will have : Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or similar field;   Passed the FE exam; At least one year of traffic engineering work experience; Ability to deliver a high level of customer service, and to carry out their responsibilities with initiative, independence, and creativity while exercising sound problem-solving skills; and Have an interest in traffic engineering and multi-modal transportation safety.   The Portland Bureau of Transportation  is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage, and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. We keep Portland moving. For more information about the Portland Bureau of Transportation, please visit  .
 
The Portland Bureau of Transportation embraces diversity, models inclusivity, and promotes equity through its service delivery, internal operations, organizational culture, and in its work with partners and the community.
 
This position may have a longer than typical recruitment period due to budget. Questions:
Terrol Johnson
Senior Recruiter
  Applicants must provide details in their supplemental question responses and resume that  demonstrate how their education, training, and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:
Knowledge  of the theory, principles, and practices associated with civil engineering.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management such as work task scheduling and tracking, contract administration and/or construction management.  
Experience  with computers and software  pertaining to civil engineering . Please list specific software experience in your responses to the supplemental questions . Knowledge and  Ability  to  derive, interpret and apply information from regulations ,  codes ,  plans , and maps . 
Ability  to interact effectively ,  problem solve, and partner on diverse project teams and with stakeholders and to effectively communicate technical information both verbally and in writing. Applicants must also  possess :  
A valid state driver's license  
Ability to secure a State Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification  within nine months of hire.  
The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is  generally your first step in the process of becoming a professional licensed engineer (P.E.).  
STEP 1: Apply online between May 6, 2024 and June 3, 2024 Required Application Materials: Resume Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions) Optional Application Materials: If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment. Application Tips: Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training, and/or experience, and where obtained, which reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions. Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience. Do not attach any additional documents. Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of June 3, 2024 An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%. Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification. You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection. Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List:  Week of June 10, 2024 Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. Please note, that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list. Step 4: Selection (Interview): TBD Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview. Please note, that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list. Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBD Step 6: Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met. *Timeline is approximate and subject to change. Portland Water Bureau Work Location: 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204

 
The Engineering Associate (EA) position will work in the Engineering Services Group doing a variety of tasks. Work includes project planning, design, construction, design review, or permitting plan review for water infrastructure projects ranging from valve replacements, regulators, mains, tanks, reservoirs, and pump stations. An Engineering Associate works closely with professional engineers to complete projects. EA positions support the other work groups including M&C, Operations, and Resource Protection. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with water systems and be a strong communicator.

 
This position plays key roles in the engineering section completing capital projects to maintain and improve the City's drinking water system. There is an opportunity for interesting and challenging work in helping to develop and evolve the culture and direction of the section.
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