Water Operations Engineer; Project Engineer

Overview

The City of Beaverton Public Works Department is hiring a Water Operations Engineer (classification: Project Engineer
2) to optimize the performance, reliability, and efficiency of the city’s potable water system. The Water Operations Engineer serves as a key technical leader, applying civil engineering expertise to lead Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) analysis, support capital waterline projects, and ensure compliance with state and federal drinking water regulations.

In this position you’ll collaborate across the Operations and Engineering divisions to solve complex system challenges, perform advanced technical analysis, and provide engineering field support and operational coordination. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys communicating with a broad array of stakeholders, has excellent engineering judgment, and is committed to high‑quality customer service in a fast‑moving environment.

This is a full‑time, exempt, Management 2 (M2) position. There is one vacancy.

• Support the city’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), serving as the subject matter expert on system capabilities and integrations.
• Oversee data collection from the AMI leak detection system, ensuring proper storage and data integrity. Analyze data from multiple systems and provide reports and analysis.
• Develop and deliver training programs for water operations staff to build knowledge and skills.
• Help plan and coordinate capital waterline replacement projects.
• Prepare reports and maps that support lead detection and system optimization.
• Track, coordinate, and monitor hydrant flow testing requests with water operations and external stakeholders. Work with the Finance Department to collect and submit Water Fund payments.
• Work with the Direct Responsible Charge (DRC) and operations staff to improve operational efficiency across pump stations, reservoirs, Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) wells, and other system assets.
• Document institutional knowledge, technical expertise, and historical information about Beaverton’s water system.
• Work with internal and external partners to explore alternative energy generation opportunities for the water system.
• Review designs and manage consultants to ensure projects comply with current Oregon Administrative Rules for drinking water.
• Review engineering plans and ensure compliance with city code, engineering standards, and all other requirements.
• Participate in land use and development review processes, and provide technical guidance on water infrastructure and fees.
• Respond to inquiries from residents, developers, engineers, and staff, providing accurate, prompt, and courteous customer service.
• Additional duties are outlined in the Project Engineer 2 class specification.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, and
• Ten years of engineering experience, including
  • Three years of experience in land use, plan review, or development engineering, and
  • Two years of project management experience that includes public infrastructure, utilities, or capital improvement projects; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the city’s driving standards.
• Valid Oregon Professional Engineer license.
• Ability to pass reference checks and education verification, and satisfy the requirements of a background check.

$9,128.79 - $12,232.17 monthly

Starting pay within the posted range is based on a review of your related work experience, as required by the Oregon Equal Pay Act. We compare the experience shown in your application materials with the qualifications for the position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will start at step one. Applicants whose work history clearly demonstrates additional directly related experience may be placed at a higher step within the range.

To ensure an accurate evaluation, please include all relevant work history in your application, including part‑time, volunteer, or other roles that show related experience.

In addition to competitive pay, the city offers a wide variety of benefits to regular employees which make up an exceptional total compensation package.

The city pays the full retirement contribution to the Oregon Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) including the employee portion; provides employees with an opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan; makes available a public service loan forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement program; and offers excellent health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.

Additional benefits include excellent paid time off (PTO) accrual, PTO cash out options, wellness programs and incentives, an employer‑funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and bilingual pay premiums.