Water Resources Engineer

Start Date: March 24, 2025 | End Date: September 20, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Water & Wastewater
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WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER

Public Works Department

Up to a $2,000 Sign on Bonus available to an external candidate.

The Department of Public Works is seeking a talented team member to work within the Water Resources Division to perform highly skilled technical and professional level work in municipal engineering. Employees in this class perform complex assignments under a minimum of general supervision and exercise considerable independent judgment.

Requirements:

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with specialization in Civil Engineering or other engineering discipline as appropriate to position and possession of a Fundamentals of Engineering certificate in State of Maine, or ability to obtain in six months.

• Experience operating computers and utilizing contemporary engineering including the full Windows suite of programs, Autodesk Civil3D CAD and GIS mapping software effectively.

• Ability to express ideas and understand instructions effectively; orally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, superiors, contractors, consultants, regulatory agency representatives, and the general public, and to deal with public relations issues in a courteous and tactful manner.

• Ability to withstand exposure to varied climatic conditions and maneuver over uneven terrain.

• Fundamentals of engineering certification in State of Maine, or ability to obtain in six months.

• Must possess a valid State of Maine Class C driver’s license and have and maintain a clean driving record.

Training and Experience Desired:

• Environmental programs experience such as CSO abatement, Stormwater Management, and Capacity, Management, Operations & Maintenance Assessment.

• Working knowledge of excavation and work zone safety requirements.

• Working knowledge of general accounting practices.

• Software Tools including Windows 2010 or newer, Google Workspace, Arc GIS, Autodesk Civil 3D CAD, Hydro CAD, and City Works.

Applications accepted until filled

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, Protech (Grade 8) – Starting salary range: $31.79/hr. to $40.26/hr., based on relevant years of experience.

Successful applicant could also receive a 3% differential upon presentation to the City of the State of Maine certification for Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or 6% differential upon proof of registration in the State of Maine as a Professional Engineer (PE).

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include:

• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives

• Thirteen paid holidays

• Sick, vacation, and personal leave

• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances

• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan

• Use of City recreation facilities

• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 207-874-8624.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email [email protected].

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