Water Engineering Supervisor

This position is open until filled and the first review of applications will occur on Tuesday, September 3.

To apply, please visit the EWEB Careers Page.

The Eugene Water & Electric Board is currently seeking a Water Engineering Supervisor. This position is responsible for providing primary leadership and supervision of the Water Engineering Section including engineering, planning, and technical staff.

It has never been a more exciting time to work for EWEB’s Water Division which consists of an 80 million gallon per day water treatment plant, 800 miles of distribution pipe, 25 pump stations, 22 reservoirs, and numerous pressure zones serving almost 200,000 customers through both wholesale contracts and retail.  Some of the largest projects in EWEB Water Division History are in construction or planned to occur over the next ten years.

The successful candidate will report to the Water Operations Manager and participate as a member of the Water Operations Management Team to identify, establish, and implement Water Utility and Corporate business objectives, while supervising approximately 10 direct reports.

Responsibilities of the Water Engineering Supervisor include:

• Preparing and implementing the Water Division 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan (Ten-Year plan currently totals approximately $350 Million). Plan includes projects in water source, treatment, transmission, distribution, pumping, and storage facilities.
• Management of internal staff and/or consultants and contractors to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Oversight for development and maintenance of design standards for water facilities.
• Preparation of annual work plans and budgets for capital improvement projects/programs and coordination with EWEB financial staff.
• Leadership and supervision of water resource and planning activities including Water Distribution System and Facilities Planning.
• Oversight, maintenance, and development of water rights and related activities.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of and direct experience in most or all of the following:

• Preparation and use of construction documents for water distribution system and facility work;
• Engineering principles and practices related to water supply, treatment, transmission, pumping and storage;
• Advanced principles and practices of leadership, public administration, and organizational management;
• Demonstrating cultural competency through respectful, inclusive work habits and through the valuing and welcoming of cultural differences; Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation;
• Principles and practices of program and policy development and administration of water and/or electric utilities;
• Applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules, regulations, codes and/or statutes as they apply to water and/or electric utilities;
• Principles and practices of financial, budgeting, and accounting administration;
• Strategic planning concepts, methods, and systems;
• Effective communication of oral and written technical information to a diverse audience including engineers, customers, contractors, operations & maintenance personnel, and the Board of Commissioners.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with managers, supervisors, employees, customers, and other agencies.
• Understanding and integrating organizational goals and strategic directions into services, programs, and products.

The starting annual salary for this position is $133,713.33 to $178,284.44 commensurate with knowledge, skills, education, and experience as it relates to the position. 

Minimum Training and Experience Required:

Minimum Experience: Eight years of progressively responsible work experience in a directly related functional field which includes four years of direct supervision in a multi-functional work environment OR an equivalent combination of professional, senior, lead, or project management experience may satisfy the supervisor requirement.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a directly related technical field or an equivalent combination of education plus additional job related experience may be qualifying. Must have completed four-year ABET-accredited engineering curriculum or equivalent.

Professional license or registration: Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required

Valid driver license: Yes

Post-offer background check required: Yes

Post-offer drug test required: No

Post-offer physical / functional test required: No

Physical activities (with or without accommodation): Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Equivalency: When reviewing applications, EWEB will consider an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the position.

Telecommuting: This position is based in Eugene, Oregon, and has been approved as a hybrid work arrangement involving a combination of telecommuting and working on-site. The selected candidate must live in the state of Oregon.

EWEB values total worker health both at work and at home, and provides a robust compensation & benefits package – Read more about our benefits.   

Why EWEB?

EWEB offers employees a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment where creativity, innovation, involvement, teamwork, and professional development are supported and encouraged. EWEB is also committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety, health, and well-being of its workforce, and offers great benefits, including but not limited to health care, vacation and sick leave, pension, holidays, and employee credit union. We are currently one of the top three healthiest employers in Oregon and consistently rank within the top 100 healthiest employers in the nation!

Founded in 1911, EWEB is Oregon's largest customer-owned utility. We provide water and electricity to the Eugene community, as well as parts of east Springfield and the McKenzie River valley area.

As a public utility, we do not operate to earn a profit or to serve the investment needs of stockholders. Instead, EWEB is chartered by the City of Eugene to serve the interests of its citizens. We are owned by the people of Eugene and it's our job to provide reliable, affordable water and electricity for our customers.

Our mission is to enhance our community's vitality by delivering drinking water and electric services consistent with the values of our customer-owners. And our vision is to do so while being a local utility that inspires our customers to invest in and rely on us.

Our core values:

• SAFE: We value the safety, physical and psychological wellness, of our workforce and the public, the security and integrity of cyber assets and data, and the protection of our customers’ assets.
• RELIABLE: We value the ongoing continuous on-demand delivery of drinking water and electricity, and the dependability of our response to our customers.
• AFFORDABLE: We value and respect our customer-owners’ financial resources by making wise investments and controlling costs and rates.
• ENVIRONMENTAL: We value the prudent and sustainable stewardship of the environment and natural resources, including preserving our watershed, and our role in reducing the greenhouse gases (GHGs) contributing to Climate Change.
• COMMUNITY/CULTURE: We value a culture of intentional actions and outcomes, continuous improvement, diverse perspectives, that is trustworthy, respectful, equitable, and inclusive to employees and community members. We are dedicated to our public service, professions, local governance, and commitment to serve our community honestly and with integrity.

Why Eugene?

It’s a city big enough to boast excellent restaurants, arts, and events, but small enough to still feel like a community. It’s also easy to get out of town, making it an ideal place for lovers of outdoor activities, with world-class opportunities for fishing, rafting, bicycling, hiking, and camping. The city is just an hour to the Cascades Mountains or to the Oregon Coast, but you don’t have to leave Eugene to find nature. The Willamette River runs through the middle of the city and there are parks and trails throughout Eugene. Home to the University of Oregon, Eugene is proud to have hosted the 2021 Olympic Track and Field Trials and the 2022 Track and Field World Championships. Whatever you’re looking for, you can find it here!

Equal Employment Opportunity

EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture, education, experience, physical ability and unique perspectives in our workplace. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity. Attracting, retaining, and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve.

Tobacco, Smoke, and Vapor - Free Campus Policy

EWEB fosters an environment promoting good health for both employees and the public. We want to enhance the quality of air, appearance, and employee health in and around EWEB facilities and equipment. Employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors may not use, distribute, or sell tobacco.

Other Requirements

Note: This description is intended to represent key areas of responsibility.  It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned.  Nothing in this description restricts EWEB's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  Job descriptions may occasionally be updated, as necessary, to reflect evolving business needs.

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