Engineering Associate/Project Engineer

We are looking for our next Engineering Associate or Project Engineer to join our team at Tualatin Valley Water District!

The Position:

In either position, youll play a key role in supporting the 140 employees who bring safe, clean, and reliable drinking water to nearly 220,000 customers. As an Engineering Associate or Project Engineer, you will be essential in the planning and delivery of our water system capital improvements and maintenance projects. Please refer to the job descriptions for the and .

Priorities and Projects:

1. Prepare the TVWD water system to bring in the new Willamette Water Supply System (WWSS) starting in 2026. TVWD is the Managing Agency of this 60 MGD supply system and will be responsible for the design and construction of future expansions of this system.
2. Executing a variety of capital improvement projects aimed at improving the resiliency of our water system infrastructure. The projects range from water main replacements to new reservoirs, and everything in between!
3. Long-range planning to ensure our system is able to deliver water reliably to future generations of TVWD customers.
4. Development services, including construction plan review, establishment of new service connections, and construction inspection of expansion projects.
5. Supporting our operations team in troubleshooting system issues, planning and design of infrastructure improvements, and operational optimization.

TVWD Culture:

We believe a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment adds quality and perspective to our service delivery. We strive to develop and maintain a diverse workforce that values and embraces change as we adjust our strategies to meet the needs of our customers and employees. Those changes can be difficult, and we are committed to leaning into tough conversations and learning from each other along the way. Were going through a lot of changes at TVWD with our Willamette Water Supply Program (WWSP), Customer Information System (CIS), integrating our new mission/vision/values, updating our strategic plan, and developing our diversity/equity/inclusion (DEI) strategy. Our already hard-working employees are navigating these projects and were becoming a stronger team as we manage through these changes. The culture at TVWD is changing with more transparency and openness with one another through effective communication, respect, trust, support, collaboration, investment in employees, creativity, and innovation. Its a great time to join TVWD!

Our Engineering and Operations Department Culture:

We are here to work together as a team, but we all have the ability to think independently. We all take initiative and responsibility for our tasks and projects, while working collaboratively with our Engineering and Operations team and internal customers. We are a great bunch of employees who like good humor and like to have fun.

Are You Our Ideal Candidate?

Were looking for someone with the following skills, experience, and traits to join our team:

• Registered as an EIT or Professional Engineer in the State of Oregon, or ability to obtain this within 3-months of starting duties.
• A minimum of 2 years (EA) or 4 years (PE) experience working in an engineering role.
• A committed professional whos passionate about public service and ready to build a long-term career ensuring safe, reliable drinking water for our community.
• Desire to learn, ask questions, and develop their skills as an engineer.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, especially with our engineering consultants and internal construction and maintenance teams.
• Positive attitude with a good sense of humor.
• Ability to be flexible in changing work priorities and can perform independently or in a team.

Compensation/Benefits:

We are hiring for an Engineering Associate or a Project Engineer depending on experience.

Engineering Associate effective 7/1/2025: $88,878.40 - $133,307.20

Project Engineer effective 7/1/2025: $98,841.60 148,262.40

TVWD is proud to offer a valuable benefits package including:

• Participation in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

• Low-cost medical/dental/vision insurance

• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and holiday leave plus 40 hours of management leave each calendar year

• 12 weeks of paid family/medical/safe leave (Yes! We really do!)

• Work schedules that allow for every other Friday off

• Flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid options

• 3% 401(k) match and additional voluntary deferred compensation programs

• Free Tri-Met pass

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program

Please reach out to ... with questions regarding our benefits package.

Recruitment Process:

Please upload your resume, cover letter, and complete the supplemental questions. The recruitment will be open continuously with a first review of applications the week of 7/22.

We anticipate the following dates for interviews, which are subject to change depending on applicants:

1. Phone interview: 7/30
2. In-person panel interview: 8/6
3. Executive interview: 8/7

The selected candidate would begin their duties in August or September.

Additional Information:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation (e.g., assistance listening device, etc.) to participate in the recruitment and/or selection process should contact the Human Resources Division

We are proud to hire veterans.

If you qualify for veterans preference, please attach a copy of your DD-214 (certificate of release or discharge from active duty). If you need to request a copy of your DD-214, click here .

TVWD prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at TVWD are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, ability, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state and federal law. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.