This posting is open until filled.  First review of applications will occur on November 13, 2023. 

The Eugene Water & Electric Board is currently seeking a senior level engineer to provide control system and electrical engineering support for Generation Department facilities. These facilities primarily include hydroelectric power plants and their ancillary systems (dams, fish screens, canals, etc.). The successful candidate will work on multi-disciplinary teams for new design, modification, and upgrade projects as well as troubleshoot operational incidents involving electrical and control systems. Assignments will include the oversight of work that is performed by consulting engineers, peer engineers, and technicians.

EWEB is in the process of performing various power plant upgrades. Upgrades include new control systems, HMIs, excitation systems, and various auxiliary systems. In addition to the power plant improvements, work will include the development of control systems for fish passage facilities (upstream trap & haul facilities as well as downstream fish gates) and flow control facilities (spillways) .

Responsibilities will include:

• coordinating inspections of existing systems
• performing analyses to select preferred alternatives for improvements
• budgeting for implementation
• preparing design drawings and specifications
• preparing control narratives
• providing field oversight of upgrade activities
• commissioning electrical equipment and control systems
• performing/overseeing HMI and PLC programming
• developing standard operating/maintenance procedures for control systems
• managing instrumentation and alarm systems
• monitoring control systems performance

This individual will represent the utility with external organizations and at conferences and will participate in trainings as necessary to stay knowledgeable about important control system and electrical engineering issues.

This person’s background will allow them to perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision using a high level of experience and judgment in planning project assignments and accomplishing desired results. They will have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and the ability to interpret instrument diagrams, system maps and schematics, and related hardware and software documentation.                          

Senior Electrical Engineer: $112,745 - $140,931

Minimum Training and Experience Required:

Senior Electrical and Controls Engineer:  Minimum eight (8) years relevant experience in electrical and control system design and support.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:   Advanced training in operating, configuring, programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining SCADA systems, particularly Allen Bradley SCADA systems, HMIs, and PLCs. Experience with SCADA application program and database support, writing SCADA command sequences, developing ladder logic and function block diagrams, graphical HMI screens and SCADA end user support. Experience with large scale water conveyance and hydroelectric power generation preferred.

Education:  Requires a Bachelor degree in engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience as required by Oregon Administrative Rules.

Professional license or registration:  Oregon PE or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Valid driver license: Yes, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of being hired.

Post-offer background check required:  Yes

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

Please Note: This posting includes supplemental questions. Your responses will be scored and used to determine if you will proceed to the next step of the selection process. Provide detailed answers to each question. Please do not reference your resume or application in your responses. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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

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 while participating in EWEB functions, on EWEB property, or while performing right-of-way tasks.

Note: This Job Posting 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.