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Posted: 07-May-26
Location: Medford, Oregon
Type: Full Time
Salary: 110120 - 144775 Yearly Salary
Categories:
Civil Engineering
Years of Experience:
Less than 2
Medford Water is seeking a qualified Senior Engineer to join our engineering department. This position offers a $7,000 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.
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.
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