Civil Engineer, Dam Safety (II, III, Senior I, Senior II, Senior III or Principal I)

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. Your cover letter must summarize your education and experience as it relates to the Dam Safety Engineer role such as expertise in structural, geotechnical, seismic or water resource engineering. Incomplete materials will not be considered.

To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for September 25.

Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.

SALARY RANGE

The hiring range for a Civil Engineer II will be $84,960, - $106,200, with a maximum opportunity of up to $127,440, with tenure and strong performance.

The hiring range for a Civil Engineer III will be $94,720, - $118,400, with a maximum opportunity of up to $142,080, with tenure and strong performance.

The hiring range for a Civil Engineer Senior I will be $103,440, - $129,300, with a maximum opportunity of up to $155,160, with tenure and strong performance.

The hiring range for a Civil Engineer Senior II will be $116,640, - $145,800, with a maximum opportunity of up to $174,960, with tenure and strong performance.

The hiring range for a Civil Engineer Senior III will be $129,360, - $161,700, with a maximum opportunity of up to $194,040, with tenure and strong performance.

The hiring range for a Civil Engineer Principal I will be $142,000, - $177,500, with a maximum opportunity of up to $213,000, with tenure and strong performance.

Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.

BENEFITS EPOA

In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, a VEBA health reimbursement account, and long-term care.

Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan.

Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 11 paid holidays per calendar year in 2025, changing to up to 12 days per calendar year in 2026, paid jury duty, short-term disability & long-term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.

The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends.

For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website .

Civil Engineer – Dam Safety (Levels II – Principal I)

Chelan PUD is looking for a Civil Engineer to join our Dam Safety team. We will consider various experience levels to join this team to support hydroelectric generation facilities, parks, hatcheries, and water/wastewater treatment systems. Whether you're just establishing your career or you're a seasoned professional, you'll be part of a collaborative team ensuring the safety, efficiency, and resilience of vital public assets. From geotechnical analysis to structural design, and from planning studies to field construction support, your work will directly impact the reliability of our clean energy and water infrastructure.

In this role, you will perform civil engineering design, analysis, and construction support ranging in complexity (depending on experience level)—from assisting with calculations and specifications to leading technical decisions and managing multi-disciplinary projects. You'll develop scopes, budgets, and schedules, and contribute to feasibility studies, testing plans, and troubleshooting efforts. You may also lead consultant coordination, regulatory negotiations, and start-up commissioning. Senior-level engineers will provide mentorship, make high-stakes field decisions, and serve as technical specialists in areas such as dam safety, hydraulics, or structural engineering.

Whether you're a Civil Engineer II gaining hands-on experience under the guidance of senior staff, or a Principal Engineer providing strategic leadership and shaping internal engineering standards, your contributions will support the safe and sustainable operation of essential public infrastructure. Come build your career where your engineering expertise truly matters. View the full posting and qualifications for each level of this position and apply at www.chelanpud.org/careers We will begin reviewing applications on September 25th.

EEO

Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.

EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish.

Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $84,960.00 - $177,500.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person