Engineer – Electrical

The Position

The Portland Water Bureau is seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer to join their team.

The Portland Water Bureau (PWB) serves more than 950,000 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 Water Bureau is hiring an Electrical Engineer in the Design Section of the Engineering Services Group (ESG). The ESG is responsible for planning, designing and constructing the bureau's capital improvement, developer and interagency projects using in-house and a variety of contracting methods. The position will perform advanced professional project management and specialized electrical engineering for the ESG, and will be responsible for advancing assigned projects, providing technical support to staff, including consultants and contractors necessary to achieve project goals and objectives.

The position also serves as a subject matter expert on design and construction of electrical systems associated with PWB infrastructure projects. A professional electrical engineering license is required for this position. In addition, this position supports a wide range of stakeholders within the PWB.

A successful candidate will be a strong communicator, someone who values strong collaboration with stakeholders, and who seeks to build strong relationships across the PWB. PWB values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public.

PWB encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PWB encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their resume. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

The following are highly desirable knowledges, skills and abilities for this position:

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in professional electrical engineering is preferred.
• Strength in communication and relationship building.
• Experience in Power Systems Engineering planning and design.
• Experience with Instrumentation and Controls systems, and Motor Controls, including Variable Frequency Drives and Reduced Voltage Soft Starters.
• Experience with Controls Communications Protocols, including Modbus and Ethernet Communication.
• Experience with and ability to understand and prepare Electrical One-line Diagrams, Electrical Schematics, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, and Electrical Safety design issues.
• Experience with Medium Voltage equipment, "SKM" Power Tools software, and Divisions 26 and 40 Specifications.
• Experience with Radio and Fiber Optic Communications and with Chemical Analysis Instrumentation.

This classification is represented by the Professional and Technical Employees Local 17 (Protec 17). To view this labor agreement, please go to https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/27840 and click on the appropriate link.

City of Portland Core Values:
Anti-racism | Communication | Collaboration | Equity | Transparency | Fiscal Responsibility

These values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforce. To learn more about the City's core values, please click here.

Why work at the City of Portland?
The City of Portland workforce serves a population of over 650,000. We are culture- and solutions driven, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertise. We are committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access, and opportunity. The City is a believer in ALL people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, basic life, short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.

If you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused, and self-aware, please apply yourself at the City of Portland today. The City of Portland also participates in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). For more information on the City of Portland's benefits please click here.

To Qualify

Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their resume and cover letter how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:

1. Knowledge and experience applying electrical engineering theory, principles, practices, materials, costs, construction techniques, current trends, regulations, standards, and equipment applicable to electrical system design.

2. Knowledge of the principles of budget, personnel, cost control, and administrative practices and policies, including developing, monitoring, managing, and reporting on budgets.

3. Experience planning, managing, and coordinating the work of field, professional, technical staff, and design consultants in the design of multiple engineering projects, including electrical, within a program budget.

4. Ability and experience performing difficult technical research, analyzing complex electrical engineering and mathematical problems, evaluating alternatives, recommending or adopting effective courses of action, and communicating in both written and oral format, scientific and technical matters to peers and non-technical individuals, including policymakers and the public.

5. Experience in engineering planning, design, contract administration, and project management principles and techniques. 6. Experience creating and promoting an equitable workplace that demonstrates an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.

Applicants must also possess:

• A valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• A license to practice as a registered Professional Electrical Engineer.
• An Oregon Professional Electrical Engineer license within six months after appointment

The Recruitment Process

An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their cover letter and resume, are weighted 100%. Do not attach materials not requested. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

**PLEASE NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies**

Recruitment Timeline:

• Job Posting Closes: 10/02/2023
• Applications Reviewed: week of 10 /02/2023
• Eligible List Created: week of 10 /09/2023
• First Round Interview: TBD
• Job Offer: TBD

**Timeline is approximate and subject to change without notice**

Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a cover letter and professional resume online, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement in accordance with the following Application Instructions:

• Your résumé and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• Your cover letter should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your resume should support the details described in the cover letter.
• Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
• If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, as identified below, please describe in your cover letter any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the "To Qualify" section above.

All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted .

Additional Information

Work Status: Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

Veterans' Preference: If you are requesting Veterans' Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veterans Administration letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veterans' Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment to which you apply. Veterans' Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.

ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations: If you identify as a person with a disability, are pregnant or nursing, or observe a religious practice(s), and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, please contact the Recruiter below for assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.

Language Pay Differential
City of Portland employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English may be eligible to receive a "language pay differential." This is compensation for qualifying multilingual City employees who use their language skills to assist the community. More about the language pay differential can be found here.

Did you know? The City of Portland offers How to Apply Classes and How to Apply Videos. The class and the videos are free and review best practices for applying to the City. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement or starting in April 2023 you are invited to attend the Question and Answers session. If you prefer to attend a virtual in-person class, they are also available once a month. Follow the link for the most recent list of scheduled dates for the Question and Answer session and the How to Apply Class: https://www.portland.gov/bhr/events .

Questions?
Terrol Johnson
Senior Recruiter/Veteran Outreach Specialist
Terrol.Johnson@portlandoregon.gov

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerClosing Date/Time: 10/2/2023 11:59 PM Pacific