This Engineer position may be filled at the Staff or Senior level. Applications received by Monday, March 17, 2025, will receive full consideration. Depending on the volume of applications received, applications submitted after this date may not be reviewed. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

The Eugene Water & Electric Board is seeking a Civil Engineer to join the Carmen-Smith License Deployment team, with specific responsibilities to complete the design and construction of projects that support the Carmen-Smith Operating Hydro License Deployment. This Engineer will manage projects focused on water flow release structures, upstream and downstream fish passage, and more. This position plans, scopes, schedules, and manages design for complex and/or technically sophisticated engineering work and will act as the project manager for projects with novel, difficult, and multi-disciplinary aspects or features.

Specific responsibilities of the Staff or Senior Engineer may include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the design and construction of engineered features required primarily in the Aquatics Management Plan for the Carmen-Smith Project. These projects include hydraulic control and conveyance structures, fish passage structures to provide upstream and downstream passage at Trail Bridge Dam, and other civil and mechanical works.
• Participate in the planning, design, and implementation of dam safety risk reduction measures and mitigations, including the foundational investigations and studies necessary to support regulatory review/approval.
• Participate in complex and technically sophisticated engineering planning, feasibility studies (including technical report writing), cost estimating, and economic analyses. Develop alternatives and help determine solutions to operational problems, regulatory concerns, efficiency improvements, assess management issues, etc.
• Manage projects from concept to close out, including developing and implementing scopes, schedules and budgets for complex and technically sophisticated projects in the electrical power generation field. Set up and lead project teams including design engineers, consultants, contractors, construction inspectors, skilled crafts workers, permitting specialists, purchasing agents, etc.
• Lead or participate in the selection, specification, procurement, installation, testing, acceptance or electrical power generation equipment, infrastructure or facilities. Writes technical purchase and construction specifications. Prepare and manage construction and procurement bid document packages. Review submittals and respond to requests for information during construction. Inspect fabrication and construction activities, materials, work products and troubleshoot construction problems. Implement inspection and testing plans. Leads project start up activities including training Operations & Maintenance staff.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITSThe starting annual salary for this position, based on job level, is commensurate with the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, education, and experience as relates to the position.

• Staff Engineer - Civil: $98,877 - $123,597
• Senior Engineer - Civil: $114,463 - $143,079

EWEB values total worker health both at work and at home and provides a robust compensation & benefits package - Read more about our benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Staff Engineer

• Four (4) years of relevant experience
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) certificate

Senior Engineer

• Nine (9) years of relevant experience
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) certificate

Oregon driver's license: Yes, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Post-offer background check: Yes
Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. EWEB is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Equivalency: EWEB will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience when reviewing applications. Candidates who do not meet all of the minimum qualifications but whose application materials demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful in the position are encouraged to apply.

WORK LOCATIONThis position is based in Eugene, Oregon, and has been approved for hybrid work arrangement involving a combination of telecommuting and working on-site. The Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project is located approximately 70 miles east of Eugene, OR in a remote area. Field work at the project site is required as needed. The selected candidate must live in the state of Oregon.

WHY EWEB?

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. We are committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety, health, and well-being of our workforce, and offer great benefits, including health care, vacation and sick leave, pension, holidays, an employee credit union, and more. We consistently rank as one of the healthiest employers in Oregon!

EWEB is Oregon's largest customer-owned utility. We provide water and electricity to the Eugene community, as well as parts of east Springfield and the McKenzie River valley area. As a public utility, we do not operate to earn a profit or to serve the investment needs of stockholders. Instead, EWEB is chartered by the City of Eugene to serve the interests of its citizens. We are owned by the people of Eugene and it's our job to provide reliable, affordable water and electricity for our customers.

Our core values:

• SAFE: We value the safety, physical and psychological wellness, of our workforce and the public, the security and integrity of cyber assets and data, and the protection of our customers' assets.
• RELIABLE: We value the ongoing continuous on-demand delivery of drinking water and electricity, and the dependability of our response to our customers.
• AFFORDABLE: We value and respect our customer-owners' financial resources by making wise investments and controlling costs and rates.
• ENVIRONMENTAL: We value the prudent and sustainable stewardship of the environment and natural resources, including preserving our watershed, and our role in reducing the greenhouse gases (GHGs) contributing to Climate Change.
• COMMUNITY/CULTURE: We value a culture of intentional actions and outcomes, continuous improvement, diverse perspectives, that is trustworthy, respectful, equitable, and inclusive to employees and community members. We are dedicated to our public service, professions, local governance, and commitment to serve our community honestly and with integrity.

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.

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.

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)