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Cowlitz PUD Project Engineer in Longview, Washington
Cowlitz PUD is one of the top employers in Cowlitz County and 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.
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. Click here to read the full Project Manager Job Description.{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}
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.
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:
- Completed NEOGOV online application.
- Supplemental questionnaire responses
- Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
- Current résumé 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-pl