Temporary Associate Engineer - Modeling Job Portland area,Oregon USA,Engineering

The Position

The Water Engineering & Technology department is seeking a Temporary Associate Engineer - Modeling. This position performs various engineering-related duties requiring knowledge of engineering planning, design, and construction of wastewater treatment and conveyance infrastructure, under the direction of a Professional Engineer.

Additional Information:

Temporary position, up to 1 year.
Full-time, up to 40 hours per week.
Any offer of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of references, a driving record review, and criminal background check.

Candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be invited to self-schedule their interview. Please be sure to check your email for status updates. This posting will close after 100 applications have been received. If a candidate is not selected, the posting will be reopened. To ensure consideration in the initial review, please submit your application as early as possible.

Essential

Functions

(This section outlines the essential functions assigned to the position. The essential functions listed below are not intended to include all duties that may be assigned to this classification. Clean Water Services (CWS) may modify, add, or remove duties or functions at its discretion.)

Supports engineering design projects through the preparation and review of engineering plans and drawings, process diagrams, standard details, and specifications. Coordinates with staff in the preparation of drawings and inspects and evaluates existing site conditions.

Conducts system modeling and provides data entry and analysis.

Compiles, prepares, and maintains technical communications, project records, documents, reports, and databases.

Prepares engineering designs using applicable engineering calculations. Reviews engineering plans and ensures code compliance.

Provides engineering services to project managers during construction, including field inspections, submittal reviews, and responding to requests for information.

Supports engineers with presentations of technical data and results to technical review committees, CWS staff, and others. Remains current on technologies and best practices in civil, process mechanical, and environmental engineering and wastewater treatment and conveyance.

Works collaboratively with technical staff to understand plant operations and equipment; routinely visits all CWS facilities, including advanced wastewater treatment, conveyance, and pumping stations.

Serves as a liaison to consultants, contractors, and vendors and provides support as needed.

Maintains a positive, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture to improve the understanding and recognition of diversity, and foster multidisciplinary and integrated team approaches.

Drives a CWS or personal vehicle for work-related purposes.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Theory, principles, and practices of civil, environmental, or chemical engineering
Hydraulics
Principles of water and wastewater engineering
Work planning, scheduling, and team organization
Computer applications for engineering and project management
Principles of project planning and management
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes

SKILL IN:

Preparing presentations, reviewing engineering documents, evaluating engineering studies, problem-solving, identifying alternative solutions, data collection, analysis, and validation
Understanding technical documentation, administrative reports, drawings, specifications, and construction contract documentation
Interpreting and applying pertinent federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
Using computers and software applications to conduct research and produce documentation, spreadsheets, and presentations

ABILITY TO:

Plan and organize assigned work to meet deadlines
Understand and interpret specifications, maps, plans, and reports pertaining to complex design and construction projects
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of CWS staff and other government officials, contractors, vendors, community groups, and the general public
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