Senior Engineering Associate
Engineering
Portland, Oregon Contract/CTH Nov 13, 2026

Senior Engineering Associate – Electrical (Controls & Automation)

This is a full-time contract (40+ hours/week), role supporting wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, capital improvement projects, and operations and maintenance teams.

Summary

  • Provide electrical engineering, controls, and automation expertise to support wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and operational technology systems.

  • Lead the Automation Change Request (ACR) Program, overseeing electrical, process control, and automation modifications across operational facilities.

  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and technical teams to support system reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational improvements.

  • Support capital improvement projects (CIP) through specialized engineering services, technical oversight, and project management.

  • Provide technical expertise in instrumentation, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), process control systems, and industrial communication protocols.

  • Evaluate electrical and automation systems to identify improvements, resolve technical issues, and maintain compliance with engineering standards.

  • Coordinate commissioning, system integration, and automation change implementation activities to support successful project delivery.

  • Serve as a technical resource for internal and external stakeholders while promoting collaboration, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and administer the Automation Change Request (ACR) Program, including screening requests, preparing technical documentation, and coordinating automation modifications.

  • Maintain SharePoint tracking systems and project documentation to monitor automation changes, approvals, and implementation activities.

  • Provide electrical engineering design, technical analysis, and construction support for capital improvement projects and ongoing facility operations.

  • Review electrical drawings, engineering plans, specifications, as-built documentation, and construction deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established design guidelines.

  • Analyze electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems to identify deficiencies, recommend improvements, and ensure compliance with applicable codes and technical standards.

  • Support multiple concurrent projects by coordinating stakeholders, managing technical assignments, resolving engineering issues, and maintaining project objectives.

  • Provide commissioning, field verification, troubleshooting, and system integration support during project execution and automation change implementation.

  • Collaborate with operations, maintenance personnel, engineering teams, and external stakeholders to address technical challenges, support facility performance, and update engineering design guidelines.

Ideal Candidate

  • Strong background in electrical engineering, instrumentation, industrial controls, and automation systems within industrial or utility environments.

  • Experience applying electrical engineering principles to PLC design, process control, automation systems, and industrial communication protocols.

  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, electrical codes, and engineering standards applicable to wastewater treatment or similar industrial facilities.

  • Experience preparing, reviewing, and interpreting electrical engineering drawings, construction plans, technical specifications, and as-built documentation.

  • Understanding of project management principles, including coordinating multiple assignments, managing stakeholders, and supporting capital improvement projects.

  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to evaluate electrical systems, identify technical issues, and develop practical engineering solutions.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders and the public.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams, operations and maintenance personnel, contractors, and external stakeholders.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with NFPA 820 requirements and access warning systems in wastewater treatment facilities.

  • SCADA system design experience, including alarm management, high-performance graphics, and Ignition software.

  • PLC programming experience, including Function Block Logic design.

  • Familiarity with Schneider Electric EcoStruxure automation and control platforms.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Hourly or salary range: $55–$75/hour

  • Medical Coverage: Two United Healthcare plans (PPO and HDHP with HSA), with employer contributions toward premiums; coverage begins the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment

  • Dental & Vision: United Healthcare dental with 100% preventive care coverage and vision benefits for exams, frames, lenses, or contacts

  • Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling plus additional wellness and care navigation resources

  • Retirement & Savings: 401(k) eligible after 30 days with automatic 6% enrollment (opt-out available), 1% annual increases up to 10%, plus HSA with up to $480 employer contribution

  • Voluntary Benefits: Employee-paid accident insurance and critical illness coverage for major health events (e.g., cancer, heart attack)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Flux Resources is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can do their best work.

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