Job Description

The Position
Job Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: 5001 N COLUMBIA BLVD, PORTLAND, OR 97203
Benefits: For an overview of the benefits for this position, you can visit our benefits tab.
Union Representation: PROTEC17. View the agreement at
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to attach a resume and a cover letter.
The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services is seeking a Senior Engineering Associate - Electrical Specialty to join our dynamic Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Program team within the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Group.
The purpose of the E&I Program is to maintain wastewater and stormwater treatment systems at the wastewater treatment plants and pump stations to meet the required levels of service while minimizing asset life-cycle costs at an acceptable level of risk. This position provides critical support to the E&I program in addressing electrical and instrumentation issues for various equipment and systems related to the treatment and conveyance of wastewater and stormwater at the Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant (CBWTP), the Tryon Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (TCWTP), the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) system, and 98 pump stations located across the city.
Under general direction of the E&I Manager (a registered Professional Electrical Engineer), this position will perform electrical and instrumentation/controls (I&C) design work and electrical engineering calculations; prepare maintenance documents including as-builts/as-wired record drawings, procedures, operations and maintenance manuals, data sheets and bills of materials; prepare project request packages including scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules; manage in-house projects; perform short circuit, coordination and arcflash studies; review capital improvement program (CIP) projects electrical and I&C drawings and specifications and provide comments to ensure they meet standards and O&M needs; assist with the Master Electrical Permit Program Implementation; perform technical research and analyze issues.
The Organization
The City of Portland's Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is a nationally recognized leader in utility management and environmental stewardship. The Operations and Maintenance Group is an organizational unit within BES that protects public health, water quality, and the environment by operating, maintaining, and administering wastewater and stormwater collection, pumping, and treatment systems and managing related programs. Our assets include two wastewater treatment plants, 98 pump stations, 3000 miles of pipes, and thousands of 'green' assets.
The Bureau employs more than 500 talented professionals. Portland, Oregon, is located less than two hours from the majestic Oregon Coastline to the west and the beautiful Columbia Gorge and Cascade Mountains to the east. Central Oregon and its high desert are only 3 hours away. We offer some of the finest local dining, breweries, and wineries on the West Coast and pride ourselves on our vibrant music and arts scene. This opening is an opportunity to work in an exciting field that includes the opportunity to work at the largest wastewater treatment plant in the State of Oregon and a unique state-of-the-art Combined Sewage Overflow (CSO) system.
Questions?:
Terrol Johnson
Senior Recruiter
terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and resume how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

• Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals, design principles, and construction practices.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and standards relating to municipal infrastructures.
• Knowledge of instrumentation & control systems, control panel design, and Programmable Logic Control (PLC) Programming.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple construction, design, research, or other engineering-related projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diversity of others and interact effectively to problem solve.
• Ability to write correct, clear, and concise technical materials such as reports and specifications.

A combination of the following education and experience is required.

• Education: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience: Three to four years of responsible engineering experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Applicants must also possess:

• A valid state driver's license.
• An Engineer-In-Training Certification (i.e. passed the State Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)) examination at time of appointment.

The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between November 10, 2025, and December 1, 2025
Required Application Materials:

• Resume

• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• Veteran's Preference documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) must be submitted by the closing date.
• Update: As of March 3, 2025, if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference, you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments.
• To update or remove veteran preference for this recruitment or from your profile, contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.

Application Tips:

• Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training, and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflect your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.

• How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the

. Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid, regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer reflects all your relevant experience.

• Do not attach any additional documents. Do not attach a cover letter; it will not be reviewed.
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process by the closing date and time.
• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage using AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.

STEP 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of December 1 - Week of December 8, 2025

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, is weighted 100%.
• Your resume and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation results. Please read the City of Portland

for complete information. * Additional evaluation may be required before establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of December 8th

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): Early January

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview

Step 5: Offer of Employment: Mid - Late January 2026

• Some positions will require those offered employment to complete and sign a criminal background statement before being considered for employment.

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.
Additional Information
for additional information regarding the following:

• City of Portland Core Values
• Recruitment Process - Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

Did you know? The City of Portland has and offers once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos, you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to

• Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
• Carrot Fertility
• Wellness Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement
• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
• Family Medical Leave
• City Paid Parental Leave

AND SO MANY MORE!
Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. .

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