Electrical Project Engineer II or Engineer Designer II

SALARY Electrical Project Engineer (PE) II $77,500.00 - $124,500.00 Annually

SALARY Engineer Designer II $71,000.00 - $106,000.00 Annually

The Port of Portland is Hiring for an

Electrical Project Engineer II or Engineer Designer II!

Are you passionate about providing design services for a stellar organization? Do you desire to support a design team effort by providing technical leadership for a variety of resources for complex projects including airfield lighting? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! At the Port of Portland, we're determined to provide the top-notch electrical engineering work for our organization!

Your Role: We are seeking an individual to specialize in airfield lighting to provide design and production of contractually sound and biddable construction contract documents, and ongoing support to operations. These services support Port Aviation, Marine and Industrial facilities, which includes airfield, rail, building, dredging and transportation related projects. Project Engineers provide this leadership in support of the Engineering Project Manager, Planning Manager or Operations Manager. If you're ready to embark on a journey of professional growth while working with a team to provide exceptional design services at the Port of Portland, apply now! Elevate your career with us!

We welcome applications from candidates with varying levels of experience, and we're open to considering individuals who may not meet specific experience requirements for an Electrical Project Engineer II as listed below. For those candidates, there's an opportunity to join us as an Engineer Designer II. This role provides a supportive environment for learning and development, allowing individuals to grow their skills and expertise overtime.

We offer a flexible hybrid schedule that combines work-life balance with team collaboration. You'll be in the office Tuesday through Thursday to engage with colleagues and support our business lines, with the flexibility to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.

• Provide engineering skills and leaders
• Provide engineering skills and leadership for the design, modification, maintenance, and construction of Port facilities, systems, and associated assets.
• Participate in projects to ensure the viability of engineering designs and proper utilization of Port facilities/assets.
• Assist in day-today operations and capital asset expense planning.
• Provide engineering skills to produce and/or review contractually sound and biddable project documents including designs, drawings, and specifications for complex construction projects or maintenance of Port facilities.
• Provide engineering design, technical direction, and administrative skills as needed in the planning, development, and implementation of projects with varying degrees of complexity.
• Support development of scopes, alternatives, studies, and estimates.
• Prepare, develop, and manage the technical portion of contracts and procurements for services and equipment; perform work product reviews, identify concerns, and facilitate resolutions to increase quality and minimize potential issues.
• Strong interest in design of airfield lighting system.

We welcome applications from individuals with varying levels of experience. The Port of Portland is committed to considering all applicants for potential opportunities. If you do not meet the qualifications for the Electrical Project Engineer II position as listed below, there's an opportunity for you as an Engineer Designer II.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum four years of experience in progressively more responsible experience in an engineering capacity; experience in design, coordination, and/or management of capital projects.

OR;

• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties.
• Professional Engineer (PE) - State Licensure Board, required.
• Valid Driver's License - State DOT, preferred.

Demonstrated Skills & Abilities

• Intermediate level design, coordination, and production of construction contract documents.
• Intermediate level understanding of engineering design standards and related building codes and regulations for integration into project plans and designs.
• Intermediate level of cost estimating procedures and best practices along with current industry techniques and practices for constructability.
• Intermediate level with interactive CAD design skills.
• Intermediate level of design, coordination, and/or management of projects.
• Write construction specifications in Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) format.
• Preferred knowledge or strong desire to learn the design and installation of Airport Visual Aids and airfield lighting system in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5340-30 requirements.

Security

Employees in this position will be required to successfully pass and maintain security clearance relevant to assigned duties such as SIDA (Security Identification Display Area).

Compensation
Our organization adheres to established salary ranges for each position to ensure equitable pay practices. However, final offers are determined based on various factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and considerations of internal pay equity.

SELECTION PROCESS (tentative schedule):

1. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of February 3, 2025.
2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials.
3. Our goal is to schedule virtual first round of interviews with candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation as soon as possible.

About us:

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, four marine terminals, five business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them - to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone's life better. And we'll use our power and influence to pull down barriers, unlock new opportunities, ensure more people share in our region's success and include those who have been excluded in the past. With YOUR help - together with our partners, customers, and community - we'll help drive meaningful change!

Do you have questions about this job?

Contact us: careers@portofportland.com

Safety: The Port promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice in accomplishing work by complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.

Diversity and Inclusion: At the Port, we don't just accept difference; we value and support it to create a culture of inclusiveness and fun. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement: The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

Veterans Preference: Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans preference when applying for Port of Portland positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Background Checks and Drug Testing: The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and/or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety-sensitive positions.

ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 503-415-6690 or email careers@portofportland.com.