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, you’ll play a key role in supporting the 142 employees who bring safe, clean, and reliable drinking water to nearly 220,000 customers. You will be essential in the planning and delivery of our water system capital improvements and maintenance projects and supporting development review for new water system connections.

Please refer to the job descriptions for Engineering Associate and Project Engineer. Priorities and Projects: Executing capital improvement projects that enhance the resiliency and reliability of TVWD’s water system infrastructure. These projects span a wide range—from replacing aging water mains to constructing new reservoirs, pump stations, and pressure‑regulating facilities.

You'll play a key role in planning, design coordination, and delivery of infrastructure that supports long‑term system performance and community growth. Long‑range planning, including hydraulic modeling, to ensure our system can deliver water reliably to future generations of TVWD customers. Development services, including construction plan review, establishment of new service connections, and construction inspection of expansion projects.

Supporting our operations team in troubleshooting system issues, planning and design of infrastructure improvements, and operational optimization. Supporting readiness of the TVWD water system for integration with the Willamette Water Supply System (WWSS), anticipated to begin serving our customers in 2026. Our Engineering and Operations Department Culture: We are here to work together as a team, but we all can 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?

We’re looking for someone with the following skills, experience, and traits to join our team: Certification of registration as a Engineer in Training (EIT) in Oregon or able to obtain in Oregon within six months of accepting the position. A minimum of two years general (Engineering Associate) or four years water infrastructure (Project Engineer) experience. A committed professional who’s 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: $88,878.40 - $133,307.20 Project Engineer: $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 Twelve weeks of fully paid family/medical/safe leave Work schedules that allow for every other Friday off Other 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 [email protected] with questions regarding our benefits package.

Recruitment Process: Please complete the job application, upload your cover letter , and complete the supplemental questions. No attachments aside from the cover letter and proof of veteran’s preference will be reviewed. The recruitment will be open continuously with a first review of applications the week of 4/13.

We anticipate the following dates for interviews, which are subject to change depending on applicants: Phone interview: 4/20 In-person panel interview: 4/27 or 4/29 The selected candidate would begin their duties in May. 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 participates in E-Verify. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr