Lateral Transfer List

• Engineer
• Electrical City of Portland, OR
• 3.6 Portland, OR Job Details Full-time $56.84
• $69.

08 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Paid parental leave Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Project engineering Management Managing projects in an engineering role Managing electrical projects Fiber optic network System design Research Radio communication systems Company vehicle operation Driver's License Managing design projects Math Managing engineering teams Telecommunications systems Engineering research Design engineering Technical research projects Managing projects Full Job Description The Position This is a lateral transfer list for Engineer

• Electrical (30000366) The purpose of this posting is to gather interest for future opportunities.

Please note there may not be an existing vacancy at the time of your submission. You will be notified when your lateral transfer materials are submitted to a bureau(s) for consideration. Please note, you may be contacted multiple times regarding interview opportunities. This posting is only for current internal City of Portland employees. About the position

Job Appointment:

Full time,

Regular Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday 40 hours/week

Work Location :

Hybrid/work location: 1120 SW Fifth Avenue, Portland, OR. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here.

Benefit :

Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume. Position Summary About the Division 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 utilizing both in-house and contracting services. About the Position The position will perform advanced professional electrical engineering with a focus on instrumentation and control (I&C) engineering. They will be responsible for advancing assigned projects, providing technical support to staff, including consultants and contractors necessary to achieve project goals and objectives. Applicants with experience in water treatment and distribution systems are highly desirable but not required. This position is for someone that currently holds a Professional Engineering license. However, the bureau will consider applicants with an EIT/FEs that have the necessary qualifications to sit for the PE exam and can obtain licensure within six months of hire. 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. For both the internal collaboration work and external partnerships, the bureau needs someone who is engaging and understands how to create and maintain strategic alliances. Our goal is to enhance the bureau's profile in communities that are underrepresented in the organization.

Duties and responsibilities include:

Design electrical and I&C systems for different water service infrastructure installations (i.e. pump stations, wells, buildings, and tanks). Investigate existing conditions/installations for updating of electrical and I&C infrastructure. Review engineering consultant designs and ensure local and state codes and Water Bureau Standards are being met and incorporated within the design. Collaboration with the Operations Group to ensure electrical and I&C designs provide the expected functionality, capacity and connectivity. Advise on cost effective solutions for alternative design options and review estimates for design projects. Collaborate with the Construction Group to review electrical and I&C submittals, respond to RFIs, and provide input on site as necessary during installation. Perform electrical calculations and reports, including but not limited to short circuit study, arc flash hazard analysis, overcurrent protection coordination study, electrical load calculations, conduit fill, etc. As a person, you are: Highly collaborative: This position supports a wide range of stakeholders within the PWB, and therefore you are adept at taking direction from and advising program teams simultaneously. You enjoy working with teams from diverse personal and professional backgrounds and are flexible in how you collaborate.

Detail Orientated:

The position serves as a subject matter expert on design and construction of electrical and I&C systems associated with PWB infrastructure projects. You will have exceptional attention to detail and follow best practices for quality assurance in your work, and support others in projects related to instrumentation and control engineering.

Creative:

You are creative and skilled in Electrical One-line Diagrams, Electrical Schematics, and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams.

Inclusion Focused:

You will be providing direction, guidance, and technical support to staff, including consultants and contractors. You have an ability to receive feedback and collaborate with others to ensure their contributions are heard while working to achieve project goals and objectives.

Analytical:

You can analyze and visualize data into actionable conclusions. You are also able to investigate and problem solve with minimal supervision. About the

Water Bureau:

The Portland Water Bureau (PWB) serves almost a million people in the Portland area, about a quarter of Oregon's population. PWB employs over 600 people providing responsive service to build and maintain a water system that enhances public health and safety and contributes to the economic vitality and livability of the Portland metropolitan region.

Our mission:

We serve excellent water every minute of every day.

Our vision:

The water our community loves is safe and abundant for generations to come.

Our equity commitment:

We work to uproot systemic inequities and their impacts on our employees and the people we serve. We commit to the difficult—and essential—work of transforming Water Bureau policies, practices, and culture to better serve historically and currently oppressed communities.

More Information about the bureau:

www.portlandoregon.gov/water Although not currently hiring, the list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in the

Bureau of Environmental Services:

About the Bureau of Environmental Services This is an exciting time to join the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). Together we are re-imagining the work we do to ensure it aligns with

Our Values:

We implement equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery. We value our customers and partners. We carefully manage our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources. We encourage leadership among our employees in our City and community. We support a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce. We urge respectful communication and transparency. We advance innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions. At BES, we value our customers and partners; Portlanders' sense of connection to their waterways; conscientious stewardship of our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources; a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce; leadership among our employees and in our City and community; equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery; clear communication and transparency; innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions. BES is seeking talented individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities; and that desire to work collaboratively and creatively to broaden the variety of innovative ways to partner with and serve all Portland communities. To learn more about the work we do at BES, click on the link: www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/ Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/75720 Have a question?

Contact Information:

Bureau of Human Resources To Qualify Applicants must meet each of the following qualifications per

HRAR 7.01

: Hold regular status in this classification Passed probationary period Or Hold limited duration status in this classification The following are the knowledge, skills and abilities that the bureau has identified as critical and your resume should include/highlight these areas. Possess a license to practice as a registered Professional Electrical Engineer

• or•Possess a Fundamentals of Engineering, FE Certificate at time of hire and be qualified to obtain Oregon Professional Electrical Engineer license within six months after hire.

Knowledge and experience applying electrical engineering theory, principles, practices, materials, costs, construction techniques, current trends, regulations, standards, and equipment applicable to electrical system design. Ability to apply sound administrative practices including the ability to planning, managing, and coordinating the work of field, professional, technical, and consultant staff in the design of multiple engineering projects. Ability to perform 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 verbal format, scientific and technical matters to peers and non-technical individuals, including policymakers and the public. Experience with Controls Communications Protocols, including Radio and Fiber Optic Communications. Experience in engineering planning, design, construction administration, and project management principles and techniques.

Applicants must also:

Possess a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving record as you will be required to operate a City vehicle Although not required, you may have one or more of the following: At least 4 years (full time equivalent) electrical design Experience at a public agency The Recruitment Process STEP 1: Apply online

• upon completion of probationary period.

Required Application Materials:

Resume Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions) Your answers to the supplemental questions will be validated to ensure you meet the eligibility requirement per

HRAR 7.01.

Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in ineligibility.

Optional Application Materials:

If you wish to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your veteran documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) by the recruitment's closing date. We have recently updated our veteran preference process. Starting March 3rd, 2025 If you made the eligible list and met the eligibility to receive veteran preference, you will no longer need to submit veteran documents for future recruitments. If you need to update or remove your veteran preference for a specific recruitment or from your master profile, please contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.

Application Tip How We Determine Pay :

The City of Portland is covered by theOregon Equal Pay Act.

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 is reflective of all your relevant experience. Do not attach any additional documents. Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. 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 use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills. All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted. STEP 2:

Minimum Qualification Evaluation:

Weekly A review of your eligibility will be conducted and validated. If you meet the eligibility requirements you will be placed on the lateral transfer eligible list. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 7.01 for complete information. Your résumé should support information that reflects the knowledge, skills and abilities identified in the To Qualify section. Resume is not used in determining eligibility to be placed on the transfer eligibility list, it will provide information for consideration in the selection process. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection. STEP 3:

Establishment of Eligible List:

Weekly Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked lateral transfer eligible list and notified. STEP 4: Selection (Interview): Periodically Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview. There is no guaranteed right to transfer into a vacant position. STEP 5:

Offer of Employment:

To be determined upon referral and selection step outcomes. STEP 6:

Start Date:

To be determined upon referral and selection step outcomes. A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met. Timeline is approximate and subject to change. Additional Information Click here for additional information regarding the following: Veteran Preference ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations Work Status Equal Employment Opportunity An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer