Water Quality Specialist

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:  

• Field work such as reservoir sampling and downstream kayaking to retrieve temperature loggers  

• Facility-based work within our powerhouses, including monitoring cooling water discharges  

• Stakeholder engagement, collaborating with local agencies, regulators, and partners  

• Office-based tasks such as data analysis, preparing permit applications, and regulatory reporting  

More info at: Job posting on PGE website