Multnomah County
The Opportunity
Join Multnomah County’s Transportation Division as a Civil Engineer for our Roads. This is a unique chance to work on complex capital improvement projects and contribute to a safe and efficient transportation system that supports economic and community vitality. At Multnomah County, you’re joining a strong organization dedicated to providing outstanding services to the community and fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for its employees.
What You’ll Do Manage Public Works Projects: Oversee road, bridge, culvert, and other public works projects from start to finish, ensuring stakeholder needs are met.
Project Documentation & Finance: Prepare project agreements, develop cost estimates, and administer construction budgets.
Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain communication with the community, participate in public outreach, and address public inquiries and complaints.
Regulatory Compliance & Coordination: Ensure projects adhere to federal, state, and local rules, laws, standards, and regulations, coordinating with funding partners, local agencies, and consultants.
Engineering Support: Provide civil engineering design work as needed, and support Maintenance and Planning & Development programs by reviewing permits (encroachment, construction) and offering expertise on public inquiries like speed studies and traffic safety.
Minimum Qualifications Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil and/or structural engineering;
Professional Engineer certification in Oregon. If registered in another state, must obtain an Oregon PE through reciprocity within six months of accepting the position;
Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience managing multiple projects; and
Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications Experience managing capital projects and knowledge of project management principles (schedule, scope, budget);
Experience managing project staff time and work output to achieve project goals;
Experience preparing plans, estimates, and specifications for roadway projects;
Clear and concise verbal and written communication and presentation skills;
Ability to problem solve collaboratively as part of a team or individually;
Commitment to customer service, equity, and inclusiveness;
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build cooperation among team members;
Ability to interpret and apply federal, state and local rules, laws, standards, regulations and policies to assigned work;
Experience with AASHTO design and Computer Aided Design/Drafting (Civil 3D).
Transferable skills: describe any transferable skills on your application and explain how they apply to this position.
Qualifications & Screening
Please include all of the following elements in your application: Online application, Resume, and Cover Letter explaining how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. See the original posting for detailed requirements.
Join Our Team Details Type of Position: Hourly, union-represented, overtime eligible
Location: Yeon Complex, 1620 SE 190th, Portland, OR 97233 (hybrid telework available)
Department: Department of Community Services (DCS)
Job Type: Regular Represented
Additional Information
Questions? Contact Marisa Messina, Recruiter: marisa.messina@multco.us
EEO and Diversity: Multnomah County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion. Veterans’ preference is available under Oregon Law. Reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act is provided upon request. The recruitment process and eligible list may be used for future vacancies. This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change without notice.
Job Profile: 6236 - Engineer 2
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Join Multnomah County’s Transportation Division as a Civil Engineer for our Roads. This is a unique chance to work on complex capital improvement projects and contribute to a safe and efficient transportation system that supports economic and community vitality. At Multnomah County, you’re joining a strong organization dedicated to providing outstanding services to the community and fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for its employees.
What You’ll Do Manage Public Works Projects: Oversee road, bridge, culvert, and other public works projects from start to finish, ensuring stakeholder needs are met.
Project Documentation & Finance: Prepare project agreements, develop cost estimates, and administer construction budgets.
Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain communication with the community, participate in public outreach, and address public inquiries and complaints.
Regulatory Compliance & Coordination: Ensure projects adhere to federal, state, and local rules, laws, standards, and regulations, coordinating with funding partners, local agencies, and consultants.
Engineering Support: Provide civil engineering design work as needed, and support Maintenance and Planning & Development programs by reviewing permits (encroachment, construction) and offering expertise on public inquiries like speed studies and traffic safety.
Minimum Qualifications Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil and/or structural engineering;
Professional Engineer certification in Oregon. If registered in another state, must obtain an Oregon PE through reciprocity within six months of accepting the position;
Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience managing multiple projects; and
Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications Experience managing capital projects and knowledge of project management principles (schedule, scope, budget);
Experience managing project staff time and work output to achieve project goals;
Experience preparing plans, estimates, and specifications for roadway projects;
Clear and concise verbal and written communication and presentation skills;
Ability to problem solve collaboratively as part of a team or individually;
Commitment to customer service, equity, and inclusiveness;
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build cooperation among team members;
Ability to interpret and apply federal, state and local rules, laws, standards, regulations and policies to assigned work;
Experience with AASHTO design and Computer Aided Design/Drafting (Civil 3D).
Transferable skills: describe any transferable skills on your application and explain how they apply to this position.
Qualifications & Screening
Please include all of the following elements in your application: Online application, Resume, and Cover Letter explaining how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. See the original posting for detailed requirements.
Join Our Team Details Type of Position: Hourly, union-represented, overtime eligible
Location: Yeon Complex, 1620 SE 190th, Portland, OR 97233 (hybrid telework available)
Department: Department of Community Services (DCS)
Job Type: Regular Represented
Additional Information
Questions? Contact Marisa Messina, Recruiter: marisa.messina@multco.us
EEO and Diversity: Multnomah County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion. Veterans’ preference is available under Oregon Law. Reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act is provided upon request. The recruitment process and eligible list may be used for future vacancies. This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change without notice.
Job Profile: 6236 - Engineer 2
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