Medford Water is seeking a qualified Staff Engineer II or Senior Engineer to join our engineering
department. While both positions are posted, only one candidate will be hired via applicable
position. This position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Salary Minimum: 99528.67

Salary Maximum: 128864

The Staff Engineer II supports the work of the Senior Engineer and/or Engineering Manager, Engineering
department, and other departments regarding water system projects and expansion. The Staff Engineer II
advances the ongoing understanding of the configuration and operation of the water system. The Staff
Engineer II provides strong engineering support for decisions related to expansion and operation of the
system and leads Capital Improvements Projects. The Staff Engineer II reports to the Engineering Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Directs, coordinates and supports the capital projects of Engineering and other departments, regarding
water system projects and expansion. Provides support to the System Development Engineering
Technician, Specialist or Coordinator for review of City and County land development applications and
construction plans for land development projects as they relate to water facilities. Coordinates with
revisions to Commission standards and specifications. Prepares studies and reports related to water as
directed. Active Communication and Respectfulness of co-workers and the public are skills required for
this position, as are incorporating Medford Water Commission Values into daily activities.

- Coordinates with consultant(s) and/or Senior Engineer for development and use of system
hydraulic model.
- Provides engineering guidance to support reviews of land development applications.
- Provides engineering guidance for reviews of construction plans for public water improvements
for private development projects and internal projects for compliance with standards and
specifications
- Reviews other agencies’ design plans for conflicts with water facilities and coordinates required
relocations of water facilities
- Communicates with the public to answer water service and development related inquires
- Coordinates with inspection and operations staff to oversee projects through construction.
- Coordinates with IT/GIS and Finance staff on recordkeeping of water facility assets.
- May assist with preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and/or bid documents, and
project management for internal capital improvements and special projects
- May assist with inspection of land development or capital improvement projects for compliance to
design plans and Commission standards and specifications
- Performs special assignments as needed for the Engineering Manager
- Other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Proficient in the knowledge, principles and practices of water system facility design and renovation, water
hydraulics, applicable laws and regulations; Ability to read and understand construction plans; Proven
ability to lead large capital projects, Skill in the use of engineering equipment; Skill in the use of personal
computers and software, including GIS, CAD, Word, Excel, MS Teams and Outlook; Proficient and proven
skill (3+ years) in hydraulic analysis and in the use of hydraulic modeling software, water modeling
preferred, Preferred additional skill in ArcGIS Pro; and AutoCAD Civil3D; Ability to prepare professional
engineered drawings; Ability to read and write technical specifications; Ability to express oneself clearly
and concisely, orally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
co-workers, contractors and the public.

COMPETENCIES
Critical Evaluation, Technical Capacity, Customer/Client Focus, Attention to Detail, Communication
Proficiency, Organizational Skills, Collaboration & Teamwork, Time Management and Ethical Practice.

TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSING REQUIRED
Completion of 4 years of college with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering; and a minimum of 7
years of related progressively responsible engineering experience, 4 or more years concentrated work
directly related to water utilities, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient
to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above. Possession of a
State of Oregon Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. Valid
Oregon Driver’s License, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, and acceptable driving record.
Positions in this class typically require out of office reviews and inspections, vehicle driving to and from
project sites, repetitive motions, reaching, standing, sitting, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing,
and seeing.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a
negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

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Staff Engineer II