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Salary: $47.50 - $65.32 Hourly
Location : Rock Creek Facility, 3235 SE River Rd., Hillsboro, 97123, OR
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 26-24
Department: Water & Engineering Technology
Program: Treatment Plant Services Engineering
Opening Date: 04/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
The Position
The Water & Engineering Technology department is seeking a Field Engineer - Inspection/Commissioning and Startup. This position performs project management and complex skilled technical work in scheduling, coordinating, strategizing, and facilitating activities associated with the commissioning and startup of advanced wastewater treatment facilities and remote pump stations on municipal construction projects. Performs electrical inspections to ensure compliance with contract document requirements, Clean Water Services (CWS) standards, and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Notes:

• The Field Engineer - Inspection/Commissioning and Startup posting will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will begin April 27, 2026.
• This position requires a current Oregon Limited Journeyman Manufacturing Plant Electrician License or higher level.
• Candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be invited to self-schedule their interview. Please be sure to check your email for status updates.

Essential Functions
(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification. CWS may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.)

1. Inspects capital construction for compliance with contract document requirements, CWS standards, and the NEC. Prepares punch list documenting construction deficiencies, reviews contractor change orders, reviews record drawings, and administers the warranty program for electrical equipment.
2. Develops project commissioning and startup procedures and documentation requirements for functional Operational Readiness Testing (ORT-1) and performance Operational Readiness Testing (ORT-2), including training CWS staff on procedures.
3. Coordinates with contractor and engineer to obtain Maintenance Management Information System (MMIS) data, ensures completeness and provides records to the MMIS Manager.
4. Develops and maintains procedures to track and review equipment Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals. Reviews O&M manuals for general conformance with the contract documents. Submits final O&M manuals for upload to Electronic Operating Manual (EOM) and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
5. Updates CWS project tracking system to ensure required procedures and documentation are followed on construction projects. Maintains procedures and project documentation, including updates based on project outcomes, changes in industry practices, and feedback from contractors and CWS staff.
6. Provides feedback during design on specifications & drawings, construction schedules, sequencing, training requirements, and startup plans to ensure activities cause minimal disruption to operations and conform to all project requirements.
7. Schedules and coordinates the pre-commissioning and commissioning meetings and activities. Reviews factory and field-testing reports and equipment calibration records to determine the impact on operations and assure compliance with contract requirements. Documents startup progress and ensures all identified issues are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
8. Coordinates facility startup activities and acts as the liaison between CWS project representatives, engineers, contractors, O&M staff, and other stakeholders.
9. Maintains a positive, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture to improve the understanding and recognition of diversity and foster multidisciplinary and integrated team approaches.
10. Drives a CWS or personal vehicle for work-related purposes.

Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Electrical, mechanical, and treatment plant process systems and their control strategies
• Methods and techniques of maintaining and repairing wastewater plant and pump station equipment, machinery, and related facilities
• Operations and maintenance programs at wastewater facilities
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Industry-specific safety techniques preferably gained from OSHA 30-hour Safety Training for Construction and General Industry.
• NEC codes and classified spaces
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations

SKILL IN:

• Developing construction startup plans and sequences
• Interpreting construction critical path schedules
• Interpreting and understanding technical manuals, drawings, schematics, diagrams, specifications and technical data
• Use of computers and computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, project management, and databases
• Operation and use of test equipment

ABILITY TO:

• Optimize measurable outcomes while minimizing risks of hazards
• Develop commissioning and startup standard templates
• Analyze commissioning and startup problems and take corrective actions
• Understand and interpret construction drawings, specifications, maps, plans, and field test reports pertaining to projects
• Work independently
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of CWS staff and other government officials, contractors, community groups, and the general public
• Operate effectively in a team environment
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Efficiently assist with projects to completion within scheduled deadlines
• Travel to project sites across CWS, and be physically able to access all areas of the project to conduct inspections and perform startup activities, using all safety equipment required.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
The following are the minimum qualifications for this position.
3 years of experience with inspection, commissioning, and startup of electrical and mechanical process systems, including control strategies;
Or
3 years of experience working within operations and maintenance in water/wastewater treatment;
College-level coursework or specialized training in electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, and/or control treatment process systems or a related field.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must possess and maintain a current Oregon Limited Journeyman Manufacturing Plant Electrician License or higher level.
Candidates must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license.
Additional Information
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment.
Clean Water Services offers eligible employees the opportunity to choose benefits and plans that meet both individual and family needs. In addition to a competitive salary, Clean Water Services offers employees a comprehensive benefit packet that includes health coverage, health reimbursement account, life and accidental death insurance, flexible spending account, Oregon Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS/OPSRP), deferred compensation, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, goal sharing bonus, and more. Further information for full-time regular non-represented employees can be found
Depending on hours worked and duration of the position, temporary employees may qualify for an offer of medical benefits, deferred compensation, and employee discounts. Temporary employees are eligible for sick leave at the rate of .0334 per hour worked upon beginning employment and may carry over up to 40 hours into the next calendar year.
01
Do you possess a current Oregon Limited Journeyman Manufacturing Plant Electrician License or higher level?If yes, please ensure your application includes this license in the "Certificates and Licenses" section of your application.

• Yes
• No

02
This position has two pathways for meeting the minimum qualifications based on a combination of education and experience.
Please clearly explain how you meet the minimum qualification for one of the pathways below. Ensure you include the organizations where you gained this experience. This supplemental information must match the work assignments and dates of employment in your application.
Pathway 1:
3 years of experience with inspection, commissioning, and startup of electrical and mechanical process systems, including control strategies
Pathway 2:
3 years of experience working within operations and maintenance in water/wastewater treatment.
AND
College-level coursework or specialized training in electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, and/or control treatment process systems or a related field.
Required Question