Chief County Engineer, Transportation & Capital Projects

Oregon Counties; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Multnomah County Transportation Division seeks an experienced County Engineer to lead planning, design, review, construction and operation of the County’s transportation system. You will manage a rolling 5-year forecast of capital funding and projects and supervise engineering programs across bridges and roads.

This hybrid role requires a PE license in Oregon and collaboration with the Maintenance and Operations teams to ensure asset upkeep and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation/Infrastructure/Engineering or related field.
• 3–6 years of relevant management experience in engineering/public works.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in Oregon.
• Valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee capitol project engineering; stamp plans as a State-certified professional engineer.
• Review surveys and plats; provide technical advice to County Surveyor.
• Oversee large, complex consultant contracts for capital projects.
• Coordinate with County procurement and contract staff.
• Oversee multi-million dollar capital projects in planning, design, and construction.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations to ensure asset upkeep.
• Ensure traffic safety and alignment with East County Traffic Safety Plan.
• Develop and evaluate 5-year forecast of revenue and projects; plan staffing.
• Hire, train, coach, and promote staff; plan succession.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation/…/

3–6 years management experience

Professional Engineer license (Oregon)

Driver license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation/Infrastructure/Urban Planning, Civil/Structural Engineering or related field

Job description

Multnomah County Transportation Division seeks an experienced County Engineer to lead planning, design, review, construction and operation of the County’s transportation system. You will manage a rolling 5-year forecast of capital funding and projects and supervise engineering programs across bridges and roads.

This hybrid role requires a PE license in Oregon and collaboration with the Maintenance and Operations teams to ensure asset upkeep and safety.