Senior Engineering Associate – Electrical – Portland, OR

Senior Engineering Associate – Electrical – Portland, OR

Why CMTS

Every day at CMTS, our team delivers infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. With over 42 years of industry experience, CMTS has built a strong foundation for continued success, providing project and construction management services to public and private clients nationwide.

We value our employees by fostering a culture of learning, professional development, and collaboration. CMTS is committed to maintaining a work environment that emphasizes safety, integrity, and accountability while supporting work-life balance and employee well-being. Our teams are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact through the projects we deliver.

About Your Role

Support electrical engineering design and construction for capital improvement projects and the ongoing operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants and pump stations. Provide specialized technical expertise, analyze electrical systems and plans, support automation change requests, review engineering deliverables, assist with commissioning and project integration, and coordinate with maintenance staff and project stakeholders.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering concepts, procedures, principles and practices in field of engineering specialty (e.g., mechanical, civil, electrical).
• Understanding of computer use, applications, languages and programming techniques pertaining to the work.
• Knowledge of Federal, state and local laws, regulations and codes pertinent to area of specialty.
• Understanding of math through calculus, including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Knowledge of contracting and bidding procedures; principles and practices of project and construction management.
• Understanding of hydrology and hydraulics as applied to the design of water distribution, drainage collection and treatment and sewage treatment pipes and facilities.
• Ability to plan and manage large or multiple construction, design, research or other engineering related projects.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diversity of others; interact effectively, to problem solve and partner with citizens, community groups and/or contractors and to negotiate agreements with contractors and the public.
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Required Certification

• An Engineer-In-Training Certification, i.e., passed the State Fundamentals of Engineering (FE).
• A valid state driver's license.
  

What You'll Do

• Maintain a SharePoint site to track and document Automation Change Request (ACR) Program efforts.
• Screen and prepare ACR documents to direct automation changes.
• Lead tasks that support electrical engineering design and construction for CIP projects and the on-going operation and maintenance of the treatment plant and pump stations.
• Work on multiple projects to meet goals and objectives that include working with project stakeholders.
• Providing specialized technical expertise and proposes solutions.
• Analyze electrical systems and plans to determine needed improvements and/or ensure compliance with codes and specifications.
• Review as-built drawings and provide field verification assistance.
• Check design and construction deliverables for conformance with Design Guidelines and participate in Guideline updates.
• Provide commissioning support during project integration and ACR delivery.
• Coordinate and collaborate with maintenance staff.
  

What You Can Expect from CMTS

• Opportunities to work on high-impact infrastructure projects across the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands
• Collaborative and growth-focused team environment
• Competitive compensation
• CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for the employee
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities

Salary

$55.00–$60.00 per hour

Compensation is based on qualifications, experience, skills, certifications, and other job-related factors.

A bonus may be granted to employees depending on individual performance, employee utilization, attendance, tenure, and furtherance of other non-financial corporate goals; bonus opportunities are available at management’s discretion.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.