Water Quality Specialist

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

We’re looking for a Water Quality Specialist who’s passionate about protecting Oregon’s rivers and aquatic ecosystems. This position supports the health of the Clackamas, Willamette, and Deschutes Rivers through applied water quality expertise, environmental compliance, and field-based work.

The role is part of a collaborative team of water quality specialists, fish and wildlife biologists, recreation planners, and permitting experts who implement the environmental requirements of PGE’s hydroelectric licenses. Based onsite at our Clackamas Hydro facility in Estacada, OR, the position includes periodic travel (1–2 times/month) to our Pelton Round Butte Project in Madras.

This role offers a well-rounded mix of responsibilities, including:

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The Ideal Candidate:

Physical Capabilities

What We Offer:

If you're ready to apply your environmental expertise to create a greener future with one of the Northwest's leading energy companies, we want to hear from you!

Compensation Range:

$89,175.00 - $148,625.00

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.