Oregon’s newest and most technologically advanced water treatment plant comes online in 2026.
We’re searching for a top operator. Are you ready for Center Stage? Come lead our operations team!
We hope you join us!
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
