Engineering Associate, Senior - civil

Senior Engineering Associate - Civil

Are you passionate about protecting the environment and 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 solve a variety of different complex and interesting problems? You may be the Senior Engineering Associate - Civil we are seeking!

Job Appointment: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.

Work Location: 664 N TILLAMOOK, PORTLAND, OR 97227

Union Representation: This classification is represented by PROTEC17. To view this labor agreement, please go to https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements and click on the appropriate link.

The City of Portland Water is currently seeking candidates for a Senior Engineering Associate – Civil position. This position supports the team within the Operations Group. The Operational Analysis workgroup plays a critical role in supporting Portland's mission to provide high-quality drinking water. The team's core function is to apply system knowledge and hydraulic expertise to support daily operations, guide long-term planning, and respond to system events in real time by integrating data, hydraulic modeling, and field experience.

Work is dynamic and provides opportunities to contribute to both immediate system needs and long-term improvement strategies. The SEA position will be a key contributor to how operational knowledge is developed, shared, and applied to support a sustainable and resilient water system.

This position will work under the direct supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer and collaborate closely with field and office-based teams across the bureau to provide engineering support and technical analysis.

Key responsibilities include:

• Anticipate, evaluate, and respond to system events such as shutdowns, customer impacts, and emergency operations
• Use hydraulic network model to support decisions, from real-time response to long-term planning
• Manage electric power data for accuracy and support of PWB emission reduction goals
• Serve as a connector across disciplines to ensure operational realities are integrated into planning and design efforts
• Prepare written documentation, correspondence and technical reports to support communication and transparency

Eligible candidates for this position may also be considered for future Engineering Associate, Sr – Civil openings at the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) in the Engineering Services Group, including an upcoming need on their Sewer Extension Interagency Program Team.

About the Bureau of Environmental Services

This is an exciting time to join the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). Together, we're imagining the work we do to ensure it aligns with our values:

• We implement equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery.
• We value our customers and partners.
• We carefully manage our watersheds, stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources.
• We encourage leadership among our employees in our City and community.
• We support a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce.
• We urge respectful communication and transparency.
• We advance innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

To learn more about the work we do at BES, click on www.portland.gov/bes.

The City of Portland also participates in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). For more information on the City of Portland’s benefits, please click here or here.

To qualify, applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and resume how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

• Knowledge of engineering theory, principles, and practices related to the planning, design, operation, and maintenance of municipal water infrastructure.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to drinking water systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulic principles and application of hydraulic modeling tools to analyze a pressurized water system.
• Experience performing technical analysis using large or complex datasets, with an understanding of data quality, structure, and governance.
• Experience using computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, ArcGIS, or hydraulic network modeling software (preferably InfoWater and EPANET) to analyze and visualize water system data.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate complex technical information in both written and verbal formats to a variety of audiences, including field crews, engineers, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively on multidisciplinary teams, manage competing priorities, and contribute to problem-solving in fast-paced or high-pressure environments.

Applicant must also:

• Have an Engineer-In-Training Certification, i.e., passed the State Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination at the time of hire.
• Have a valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire may be required for some positions.

The Recruitment Process

Step 1: Apply online between August 18, 2025, and September 1, 2025. Required Application Materials:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Answer to three (3) Supplemental 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 cover letter can exceed one page but no more than three, to ensure you can provide detailed information for every qualification.
• Your résumé should support the details described in your cover letter.
• Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying.
• All applications must be submitted via the City’s online application process.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of September 1, 2025

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of September 8, 2025

Step 4: Selection (Interview): TBD

Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBD

Step 6: Start Date: TBD

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change*

Additional Information

Click here for additional information regarding the following:

• City of Portland Core Values
• Recruitment Process - Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

Did you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes once per month.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
• Carrot Fertility
• Wellness Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement
• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
• Family Medical Leave
• City Paid Parental Leave
• AND SO MANY MORE!

Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of