Principal Engineer job in Portland
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Organization: | City of Portland Water Bureau | Job Category: | Engineering and Technology | Job Type: | Full Time | Country: | USA | State/Province: | Oregon (OR) | City: | Portland | Post Code: | 97204 | Salary and Benefits: | $105789 - $141086 annually plus full benefit package | Post Date: | 08/02/2017 |
The City of Portland, Oregon – named by a variety of sources as one of the best places to live and most sustainable US city – is situated approximately 70 miles east of the Pacific and 45 miles west of Mt. Hood in the northern end of the Willamette valley at the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. Portland is known for its European, small-town charm, big-city feel, and dedication to environmental sustainability. The Portland Water Bureau (PWB) is a rate financed city owned utility serving more than 900,000 retail and wholesale customers, almost a quarter of Oregon's population. PWB values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. The PWB, Engineering Services Group (ESG) is responsible for planning, design and constructing the bureau's capital improvement, developer and interagency projects. The ESG has three vacancies and is seeking to fill up to three positions. The Principal Engineer in the ESG is responsible for the planning, organization, integration and direction of all activities within a specific division of the ESG. The position has direct responsibility for the section including budget estimating and control, program implementation, staff resource allocation, work evaluation, and implementation of strategies to achieve ESG's mission, goals and performance measures. Responsibilities include meeting key performance measures, assisting in coordination of bureau and group projects with other bureaus, agencies and affected jurisdictions, and providing input to operational and capital improvement plans. A key component of the position is to direct and evaluate the performance of assigned managers, supervisors and staff. Only on-line applications are accepted. Knowledge and experience applying engineering management, planning, design, construction and operational principles, practices, materials, costs, construction techniques, project management, construction management, current trends, regulations, standards and equipment applicable to engineering, specifically with respect to municipal (or public) water systems. Ability and experience directing and reviewing the preparation and interpretation of engineering plans, specifications, codes, regulations, and complex technical documents. Knowledge and experience applying safety and environmental regulations, laws and practices governing operational activities and related potential employee, citizen and environmental effects and their mitigation. Knowledge and experience with budget, personnel, cost control and administrative practices and policies. Ability and experience managing, directing and controlling the activities of subordinate manager and supervisor efforts to plan, assign, supervise and coordinate the work of field, professional and technical subordinates. Ability and experience directing the application of federal, state and city laws, codes, standards and specifications applicable to municipal (or public) water systems. Ability and experience communicating scientific and technical matters to non-technical individuals, including policy makers, regulatory agencies and city managers. Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse workforce and community. Applicants must also possess: A valid state driver's license. A certificate to practice as a registered Professional Engineer and a valid Oregon Professional Engineer license within 6 months after appointment. The following items are desirable, although not required: Experience with a municipal (or public) water agency. Bachelors of Science degree from an accredited college or university in engineering. At least ten (10) years progressively responsible experience in professional engineering including three (3) years experience at a supervising engineer level.
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