Project Engineer - Longview, United States - Cowlitz Public Utility District

Description

Salary : $101, $153,058.00 Annually

Location : Longview, WA

Job Type: Full Time

Department: Power Management

Division: Power Management

Opening Date: 04/09/2024

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Description

Cowlitz PUD is one of the top employers in Cowlitz Countyand we want you to join our team

Are you looking to join a Power Management team that is analytical, motivated,and collaborative? Cowlitz PUD's Power Management Business Unit is seeking an experienced Project Engineer who is goal driven, knowledgeable in Engineering Project Management with experience in preparation and delivery of project deliverables, schedules, budgets, design documents, and bid packages.

Come help us power the future

Our Mission: Provide customers safe, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable electricity.
Our Vision: Connecting customers to energy to power Cowlitz County's future.

Compensation Philosophy: Cowlitz PUD is committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation program to attract, retain and reward high-performing employees at all levels. Cowlitz PUD staff positions are set in pay ranges as determined by a market based salary study and salaries are determined by evaluating a candidate's experience and qualifications as well as organizational pay equity.

This position is open until filled with first review of applications on 5/6/2024.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Project Engineer is responsible for providing engineering, project management, and construction management services relating to the District's generation resources. This is a new position to Cowlitz PUD that will be providing project management support, including quotes and bids for major construction, maintenance, and repair projects, and permitting, in accordance with District policies for our Power Resources Department.

Experience, Working Conditions and Other Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor level degree in Engineering (BSEE preferred) and 5 to 7 years construction/project management experience in a utility or generation facility setting.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Construction Management Professional (PMP) certification

Work Environment:
The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Standard work hours are Monday through Thursday 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. Remote work is not available for this position.
• It should be expected that the majority of work will be conducted in the field at our Swift Hydro Power plant and other District owned generating facilities.
• This position may require project support outside of normal working hours.

Hiring Process

Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.

This position is open until filled with first review of applications on 5/6/2024.

Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

1. Completed NEOGOV online application.
2. Supplemental questionnaire responses
3. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
4. Current rsum indicating relevant experience and education.

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including potential background check, pre-placement physical exam, and full driver's abstract.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position is considered a safety sensitive position at Cowlitz PUD under RCW 49.44 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening including Cannabis screening.

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At Cowlitz PUD we believe part of having a rewarding work place is to have a healthy work environment. You will find that we offer a full benefits package that fits all needs the needs of work/life balance.

About our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time permanent employees. Actual benefits may vary by position type or be prorated for other than full-time work. Check with Human Resources for specific benefit information.

Insurance Benefits:
As an employer, we offer medical, dental and vision to employees and their families. To help cover the costs of medical expenses we offer our staff a VEBA Health Reimbursement Benefit package. This package allows you to reimburse yourself for medical expenses and also save for the cost of medical at retirement.
We also provide a variety of life insurance options that will fit your families needs. For employees we offer group life coverage in the amount of 2x's your annual salary and you have the option of selecting additional life insurance for yourself, your spouse and your dependents.
To help with those times that you may be injured off the job we have short term and long term disability for employees.

Retirement:
Cowlitz PUD employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs, PERS 2 or PERS 3.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Cowlitz PUD also has a 401k retirement plan and employees can select either traditional or Roth through Fidelity and there is an employer match benefit as well. The District matches up to 4% of the gross wages earned by staff employees. The match for union employees s dictated by the match that is negotiated through the collective bargaining agreement, which is currently 3.5% of gross wages earned by union employees.

Paid Time Off:
Employees begin accruing vacation starting the first full month of employment. Since we value our employees loyalty, the amount of paid time off you can accrue increases the longer you work with us.

Holidays:
Full-time employees are entitled to ten paid holidays:

• New Year's Day (January 1)
• President's Day (third Monday in February)
• Memorial Day (last Monday in May)
• Independence Day (July 4)
• Labor Day (first Monday in September)
• Veteran's Day (November 11)
• Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November)
• Christmas Day (December 25)
• 2 Floating Holidays

Some of the other benefits that Cowlitz PUD offers include:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Clothing Allowance, twice per year for logo wear
• Calm App Membership

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Can you tell us about your experience managing large-scale projects?

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Can you describe the process of creating a detailed project schedule and timeline?

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How do you ensure quality control throughout the construction process and maintain equipment quality when the project is complete?

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