Engineer 1 - Wastewater

Engineer 1 - Wastewater

Salary

$83,662.00 - $108,763.00 Annually

Location

Wastewater Treatment Plant, OR

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-79

Department

Environmental Services

Division

Wastewater Engineering

Opening Date

07/13/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Overview

The Wastewater Engineering division is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Engineer 1 to support the planning, design, and delivery of wastewater collection system improvement projects. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer who is ready to apply sound engineering principles, collaborate across project phases, and help deliver reliable public infrastructure that supports the community.

This job announcement will remain open until the position is filled. First review of applications will take place on August 3rd, 2026.

As Oregons fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve and go one step beyond to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding.

We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences and cultural perspectives. Come build the future with us.

Position Description

This position focuses on wastewater collection system improvement projects and provides engineering support from initial planning through design, construction, and project closeout. The Engineer 1 works under general supervision while exercising independent judgment on technical assignments, coordinating with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and the public to help ensure projects are completed effectively and in compliance with applicable standards.

What you will get to do:

• Coordinate and perform engineering design work and prepare plans, specifications, and related documents for wastewater collection system projects.
• Review and approve improvement and construction plans and provide technical engineering support within the assigned program area.
• Facilitate project design and implementation activities, including coordination with engineering technicians, construction inspectors, consultants, and contractors.
• Conduct field inspections and site visits to support design development, construction oversight, and issue resolution.
• Provide project management support, including contract administration, preparation of specifications and contract documents, cost estimating, pre-construction coordination, and interpretation of project requirements.
• Perform engineering studies, analyze data, develop recommendations, and prepare technical reports.
• Represent the organization in meetings and presentations with the public, agencies, developers, advisory groups, and other stakeholders.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints related to engineering projects and recommend corrective actions as appropriate.

Qualities we are looking for:

• Exercises sound judgment and makes thoughtful decisions within established engineering practices and project parameters.
• Communicates clearly and professionally in writing, presentations, meetings, and one-on-one interactions.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with colleagues, contractors, consultants, agencies, developers, and community members.
• Demonstrates strong organization and time management while balancing multiple assignments, deadlines, and changing priorities.
• Approaches problem-solving analytically and develops practical, well-supported recommendations.
• Shows initiative, accountability, and the ability to work independently under general supervision.
• Responds to questions, concerns, and sensitive issues with tact, professionalism, and customer service focus.
• Adapts to changing project needs, field conditions, and operational priorities while maintaining quality and accuracy.

Work Environment:

Work is primarily performed in an office environment with regular opportunities for independent judgment and decision-making. The position also includes occasional fieldwork, site visits, and interaction with internal and external partners. The role is generally sedentary, with some walking, standing, bending, driving, and light lifting associated with project inspections and coordination activities.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and collective bargaining agreements affecting City policies and operations.
• City government administration, organization, functions, and services.
• Engineering principles, practices, and methods.
• Practices, principles, procedures, regulations, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment as they relate to public works projects.
• Principles and practices of project management.
• Data gathering, analysis, and research.
• Techniques for effectively representing the City with government agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and City staff.
• Communication principles, practices, and techniques.
• Modern office practices and methods, computer equipment, and software applications.

Ability to:

• Exercise discretion in confidential and sensitive matters.
• Interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Manage and administer construction and engineering projects and contracts.
• Learn and use complex software programs and systems.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, assess consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls.
• Analyze and interpret data; draw valid conclusions; develop reports.
• Provide effective leadership, motivation, coordination, and evaluation of others.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external contacts.
• Operate office equipment and technology tools including personal computers, laptop computers and printers, and presentation equipment.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; present information, proposals, and recommendations clearly and persuasively.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in engineering or a closely related field.
• Up to one year of relevant professional engineering experience.
• National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering certificate is required.
• Valid drivers license.
• Good driving record according to our driving matrix (see below).

Preferred Qualifications:

• One to four years of relevant professional engineering experience.
• Knowledge of Wastewater collection system engineering principles and the technology used to deliver completed projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.

DRIVING MATRIX:

You will be disqualified from this process if you possess any of the following driving infractions:

• A major traffic offense or accident that results in death or major injury.
• Driving under the influence (DUI) offense within the last 5 years.
• Have more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period or more than 2 within a one-year period.
• Have more than 2 accidents within a 3-year period.

Selection Process

To apply for this position, click Apply at the top of this job posting.

Required application materials:

• Complete online application (Do not type see resume in any fields or leave work experience fields blank in the application template.)
• Answers to supplemental questions
• Three or more professional references

The City of Gresham offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education verified in your application. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Oregon Equal Pay.

If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov, or by phone to 503-618-2729, upon submitting the required application documents.

A review of application materials including your response to supplemental questions submitted will determine which candidates will be invited to an interview.

Communication with candidates will be done primarily through e-mail. Sometimes these messages may land in a spam or junk mail folder. We encourage you to monitor your inbox as well as the inbox within the governmentjobs.com portal for important updates related to this process.

Veterans Preference

The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veterans preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

Our Commitment

The City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law.

Please direct questions about this position to 503-618-2729 or HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov.

If you need assistance with the online application, please contact NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a professional reference check, criminal background check, and driving record review.

The City provides full family, comprehensive medical and dental insurance. Vision and prescription coverages are included in the medical plans. Most limited term and regular status employees who work at least 30 hours per week pay nothing for their medical and dental coverage.

Medical Insurance Options:

• City of Gresham Core Plan- UnitedHealthcare Options PPO Network
• Kaiser Permanente Traditional HMO

Dental Insurance Options:

• Delta Dental PPO Plan
• Willamette Dental Insurance
• Kaiser Permanente

Additional benefits include: Employer paid life insurance and long term disability, an employer sponsored deferred compensation plan, flexible spending accounts (medical, child care), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement (City picks up the 6% employees contribution), an employer contribution to a HRA/VEBA medical savings account, paid time off (PTO) accrual at a minimum of 12.66 hours per month, and 4 hours of sick leave, in additional to nine paid holidays and 3.5 paid floating holidays per year.

For more detailed information, please visit our Employee Benefits page at: https://greshamoregon.gov/benefits/

01

What best describes your highest level of education?

• High School/ GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• None of the above

02

Which of the following best describes your relevant professional engineering experience?

• No Experience.
• Less than one (1) year of experience.
• One (1) or more years of experience but less than three (3) years of experience.
• Three (3) or more years of experience but less than five (5) years of experience.
• Five (5) or more years of experience.

03

Based on your response to relevant professional engineering experience, please describe when and where you acquired this experience and specific duties performed. If you do not have this experience, type N/A.

04

Do you have a National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering certificate?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a valid Drivers License

• Yes
• No

06

In the last 5 years, have you had more than 2 motor vehicle accidents within a 3-year period?

• Yes
• No

07

In the last 5 years, have you had more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period or more than 2 within a one-year period?

• Yes
• No

08

In the last 5 years, have you had a driving under the influence (DUI) offense?

• Yes
• No

09

In the last 5 years, have you had a major traffic offense or accident that resulted in death or major injury?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Gresham

Address 1333 NW Eastman Parkway

Gresham, Oregon, 97030

Phone (503) 661-3000

Website http://greshamoregon.gov