Oregon’s newest and most technologically advanced water treatment plant comes online in 2026. We’re building our team to operate it.
Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD), the City of Hillsboro and the City of Beaverton are partnering to design and build the Willamette Water Supply System (WWSS), a resilient additional water supply for Washington County that will initially supply 60 million gallons per day of safe drinking water.
Construction is now well underway, and the new Willamette Water Treatment Plant will be online in 2026.
We’re searching for talented professionals to join our team to help manage and operate it.
Oregon’s newest and most technologically advanced water treatment plant
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Capacity
60 mgd (initial); 120 mgd (buildout)—serving a population of 370,000 (current) and 440,000 (2045)
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Multiple treatment steps
Intake screens, enhanced sedimentation, ozone, granular activated carbon, sand filter, UV and chlorine disinfection
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Seismic resilience
Capable of producing drinking water within 48 hours of 12major event; leading the way for resilience planning and design
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Year-round, high quality supply source
Willamette River at Wilsonville (37,400 cfs average flow—19th in volume in the U.S., 10th best in water quality)
Hillsboro Water—Where Team Members Connect and Grow
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Continuous Growth and Support
I have a job that I enjoy and is something I can be proud of. I look forward to work. I feel the job offers continuous growth and the City supports my learning and career advancement.”
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Culture of Respect
We hold ourselves to an organizational culture of respect and pride in our work.”
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Pride in Our Service to the Community
Being a part of what the Water Department does in our community is an honor. I feel so lucky to be involved.”
The Beautiful Communities of Hillsboro and Sherwood, Oregon
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Top-rated
Rated among the top 3 best places to live in Oregon!
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Prosperous
Median household incomes of $82,300 (Hillsboro) and $107,500 (Sherwood) - compared to a U.S. median of $62,800
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High performing public schools
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More affordable than many West Coast communities
