This position will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will occur at the end of business on Friday, December 2, 2022.

The Eugene Water & Electric Board is currently seeking to fill an Engineering Associate (I, II, or III) position within Generation Engineering. The position will perform engineering and project management functions in all aspects of hydroelectric energy production for the EWEB power portfolio. The Engineering Associate will perform basic engineering design and analysis for projects under the direction and supervision of more senior engineers and department management.

Engineers in this role will have the opportunity to inform standards, documentation and the project management processes. Depending on your career goals and EWEB’s needs, opportunities exist to develop into a technical expert or gain a more broad-based set of skills based on your interests.

The ideal candidate can:

• Develop and implement the scope, schedule and budget for basic projects
• Oversee and monitor project activities from concept to close out
• Communicate project progress to internal clients, supervisor and management
• Prepare cost estimates and maintain project records
• Write technical procurement and construction specifications
• Prepare material and/or labor bid document packages
• Inspect fabrication and construction activities, materials, work projects and troubleshoot construction problems
• Ensure compliance procedures to maintain the quality of project deliverables.

Please Note: This posting includes supplemental questions. Your responses will be scored and used to determine if you will proceed to the next step of the selection process. Provide detailed answers to each question. Please do not reference your resume' or application in your responses.

The starting salary for this position varies depending on the level, commensurate with knowledge, skills, education, and experience as it relates to the position:

Engineering Associate I: $63,462.49 - $79,328.12

Engineering Associate II: $73,468.32 - $91,835.52

Engineering Associate III: $85,141.71 – $106,427.20

Minimum Training and Experience Required:

Engineering Associate I: No experience required.

Engineering Associate II: Requires three (3) years’ experience and a working knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of engineering, project management and construction.

Engineering Associate III: Requires seven (7) years’ experience.

Education: Requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or equivalent field.

Required training and certification: possession of a state of Oregon certificate of enrollment as an Engineering intern, equivalent certification from another state board, or ability to obtain within six-months.

Valid driver license: Yes

Post-offer background check required: Yes

Post-offer drug test required: Yes

Post-offer physical / functional test required: Yes

WORKING AT EWEB:

EWEB offers a generous benefits package including:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage (EWEB pays 95% of premiums for employees and 75% of premiums for eligible dependents)
• Health Reimbursement Account (VEBA) and Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Wellness Program with up to $750 in program incentives
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Public Employee Retirement and IAP plans
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental benefit plans
• Vacation leave, sick leave, and holiday pay
• Membership at EWEB Employee Credit Union
• Relocation/House Hunting reimbursement package for qualifying candidate
• Flexibility for Mobile Teleworking (negotiated upon hire)

Why this Job

EWEB offers employees a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment where creativity, innovation, involvement, teamwork and professional development are supported and encouraged. EWEB is also committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety, health, and well-being of its workforce, and offers great benefits, including but not limited to health care, vacation and sick leave, pension, holidays, and employee credit union. In fact, EWEB is currently the #1 Healthiest Employer in Oregon and the #4th Healthiest Employer nationwide!

Equal Employment Opportunity

EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture, education, experience, physical ability and unique perspectives in our workplace. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity. Attracting, retaining and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve.

Tobacco, Smoke, and Vapor - Free Campus Policy

EWEB fosters an environment promoting good health for both employees and the public. We want to enhance the quality of air, appearance, and employee health in and around EWEB facilities and equipment. Employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors may not use, distribute, or sell tobacco while participating in EWEB functions, on EWEB property, or while performing right-of-way tasks.

Other Requirements

Note: This Job Posting is intended to represent key areas of responsibility. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Nothing in this description restricts EWEB's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job descriptions may occasionally be updated, as necessary, to reflect evolving business needs.

Education

• Bachelors or better in Engineering

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)