Medford Water is seeking a qualified Senior Engineer or Staff Engineer II to join our engineering department. While both positions are posted, only one candidate will be hired via applicable position. This position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus.
The Senior Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager. The Senior Engineer provides engineering expertise and project management to support development, operation, and management of the water system. The Senior Engineer will mentor staff in the engineering department. The Senior Engineer may be called upon to manage projects of major, complex and special natures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES Maintains a strong understanding of the water system layout and operations. Plans for development and renewal of the water system. Supports planning and review of expansion of the water system through land development projects. Manages capital improvement (CIP) and other special projects. Coordinates with other departments and provides engineering expertise and support. Supports budgeting and implementation of the CIP program. Manages project consultants and contracts. Leads development and revisions of Commission's standards and specifications. Leads and prepares detailed studies and reports related to water. Active Communication and Respectfulness of co-workers and the public are skills required for this position, as are incorporating Medford Water Commission Values into daily activities.
Manages Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), Special Projects, and planning projects.
Develops and maintains hydraulic/water system model and regularly utilizes model for system/project analysis.
Coordinates with engineering, water modeling consultants, consultants and/or contractors.
Provides system analysis and support to the land development and construction plan review processes.
Reviews construction plans for compliance of standards and project goals.
Coordinates with Senior Capital & Special Projects Manager in budgeting and implementation of the CIP program.
Provides support regarding CIP and Special Projects budgeting to Finance department.
Coordinates with Operations staff on system issues and planning.
Coordinates with Communication Coordinator for media outreach of large capital projects.
Coordinates with other Agencies regarding projects and planning.
Reviews other agency design plans for conflicts with water facilities and coordinates required relocations.
Prepares studies and reports related to water as directed.
Prepares and presents reports or studies to the Board of Water Commissioners.
Communicates with the public to answer water service and development related inquiries.
Mentors others in the Engineering Department.
Other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Proficient in the knowledge, principles and practices of water system facility design and operation, water hydraulics, applicable laws and regulations; Skill in the use of engineering equipment; Proven ability to lead large capital and planning projects. Proficient in the use of personal computers and software such as MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Teams, CAD, and GIS; Proficient and proven skill (5+ years) in progressively responsible experience in hydraulic analysis and in the use of hydraulic modeling software, water modeling preferred; Ability to read and prepare professional engineered drawings; Ability to read and write technical specifications, requests for proposals, and invitations to bid; Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both oral and written; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractors and the public.
COMPETENCIES Critical Evaluation, Technical Capacity, Attention to Detail, Client/Customer Focus, Communication, Collaboration, Teamwork, Time Management, Leadership, Persistence, and Ethical Practice
TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSING REQUIRED Completion of four (4) years of college with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of ten (10) years or more of progressively responsible engineering experience, seven (7) years of which directly related to water utilities, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above; Possession of Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Oregon or the ability to obtain within six months of hire date. Valid Oregon Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 90 days, and acceptable driving record.
Positions in this class typically require out of office site reviews and inspections, vehicle driving to and from project sites, repetitive motions, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and seeing, conducting site visits, as well as working in an office environment.
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
