Rockwood Water PUD
through Thursday and closed on Fridays.
To view the full position announcement and application: Full DE Job Posting or visit our website at https://rwpud.org/.
Under direct supervision of the General Manager (GM) the District Engineer performs advanced
professional engineering and project management work in support of the District’s water system
infrastructure, capital improvement program, and development review activities. Responsibilities include planning, design, and construction oversight of capital projects; reviewing
development plans; administering contracts; and applying advanced engineering principles to
complex infrastructure challenges.
Rockwood Water People’s Utility District is a public utility initially incorporated in 1925 as the
Rockwood Water District. Facing annexation by the cites of Gresham and Portland, and eventual
dissolution, residents voted in 1990 to create a People’s Utility District.The District serves over 65,000 residents within an approximately 10 square mile area generally
bordered by Division St. to the south, I-84 to the north, 242nd to the east and 135th to the west.The District is within the cities of Portland, Gresham, and Fairview. Water for the District has
historically been purchased through a wholesale contract with the City of Portland however it is
transitioning to supply from the deep, protected Sand and Gravel Aquifer in the Cascade Basin
Aquifers. The District, in partnership with the City of Gresham, has constructed groundwater supply
and treatment infrastructure to fully supply all Rockwood and Gresham water beginning in 2026. The
transition to the District owned and operated Cascade Groundwater supply system is currently
underway.
2,500 valves. The District’s and City of Gresham’s groundwater supply infrastructure is currently
nearing the end of construction and includes nine high production wells, three manganese removal
water treatment plants, two reservoirs and two pump stations, with firm capacity to supply
approximately 27 million gallons per day of treated groundwater. The District is also in the process of
installing Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and is in the second year of the five-year AMI
program with 5,000 AMI meters successfully installed and reading to date.
Maintenance, & Construction; Accounting; and Engineering. District staff operate and maintain the
groundwater supply system for both Rockwood and the City of Gresham through an
Intergovernmental agreement with the City of Gresham. District staff also operate and maintain the
Rockwood water distribution system; design projects and perform construction management; read
meters; bill for service and collect payments; develop budgets, set rates, and account for District
finances; and provide service to District customers.
For more information about Rockwood Water PUD, visit https://rwpud.org/.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Rockwood is looking for a highly skilled engineer with strong project management capabilities.
Proven experience in water utility infrastructure and/or public works, strong communication and
collaboration skills, ability to manage complex capital projects and coordinate with stakeholders,
ability to provide creative solutions to complex challenges and make effective and efficient decisions.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must demonstrate satisfaction with the following minimum qualifications to be
considered as a candidate for this position:
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and
• Five years of professional engineering experience (some leadership preferred)
• Or A satisfactory combination of education, experience and training that demonstrates the
knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of the position.
In addition, this position requires the following licensure:
• A current Oregon Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain Oregon licensure via
comity, and
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Rockwood Water People’s Utility District offers a generous compensation and benefits package.
The anticipated hiring range for this position is $142,236 to $172,884 annually, depending on
experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits include:
• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• HRA VEBA
• Participation in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Nine 10-hour paid holidays per year
The District operates on a 4-10’s schedule, with office hours from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday
through Thursday and closed on Fridays.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To be considered, applicants must submit a complete application packet including the following:
• Letter of introduction describing why you are interested in the position and how your
education and experience satisfy the requirements of the position,
• Resume,
• Completed and signed application form including veteran’s preference form
Application packets must be submitted by email or postal to:
Nyla Clark, Government Affairs Coordinator
Attention: Rockwood PUD Engineer
Rockwood Water PUD
19601 NE Halsey
Portland, Oregon 97230
Email: nc****@***ud.org