Civil Engineer (Engineer- I Civil) - Open Until Filled

City-of-Portland,-Oregon; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a Civil Engineer (Engineer-Civil) to join the Construction Management team within the Sewer, Stormwater and Restoration Division (SSRD). You will oversee construction contracts, coordinate project teams, and ensure safety and compliance across municipal sewer and stormwater projects.

This role emphasizes SME knowledge of sewer construction methods, contract administration, and risk mitigation, with collaboration across

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy civil and/or underground utility construction and project management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders and promote an equitable workplace.
• Experience in contract administration including procurement, construction documentation, change management, and tracking project schedule and budget.
• Knowledge of legal guidelines for public works engineering and experience reviewing, preparing or directing the preparation of complex plans, specifications, and legal contracts.
• Experience in planning and managing difficult engineering-related projects including performing technical research & analyzing complex engineering/mathematical problems; evaluating alternatives and adopting effective courses of action.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of construction contracts from procurement through construction and warranty phase, ensuring the City and contractors fulfill their contractual obligations.
• Provide constructability reviews of municipal utility infrastructure project plans and specifications.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on sewer construction methods, construction contract administration, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Verify adequate safety measures are employed within the project area to ensure the safety of contractors, City employees, and the public.
• Oversee the work of technicians and/or oversee and coordinate the work of consultants, along with providing engineering support to other bureau teams.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Job Appointment: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 am-5:00 pm.

Work location: 1 120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND OR 97204

Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.

Union Representation: PROTEC17

To view current labor agreements, please visit https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements

The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a Civil Engineer (Engineer-Civil)to join the Construction Management team within the Sewer, Stormwater and Restoration Division (SSRD). The SSRD Construction Management team manages a capital construction portfolio of approximately $80 million annually of municipal sewer and stormwater infrastructure. As a member of this team, this position will administer construction contracts, coordinate project teams, resolve project issues, and uphold the Core Values of the City of Portland. This position works with and coordinates City resources including engineering planning and design, procurement, public involvement, health and safety, testing and inspection, and bureau leadership to deliver successful projects.

What you’ll get to do:

• Oversee the execution of construction contracts from procurement through construction and warranty phase, ensuring the City and contractors fulfill their contractual obligations.
• Provide constructability reviews of municipal utility infrastructure project plans and specifications.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on sewer construction methods, construction contract administration, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Verify adequate safety measures are employed within the project area to ensure the safety of contractors, City employees, and the public.
• Oversee the work of technicians and/or oversee and coordinate the work of consultants, along with providing engineering support to other bureau teams.

About the Bureau of Environmental Services

This is an exciting time to join the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). Together we are re-imagining the work we do to ensure it aligns with Our Values:

• We implement equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery.
• We value our customers and partners.
• We carefully manage our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources.
• We encourage leadership among our employees in our City and community.
• We support a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce.
• We urge respectful communication and transparency.
• We advance innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

At BES, we value our customers and partners; Portlanders’ sense of connection to their waterways; conscientious stewardship of our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources; a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce; leadership among our employees and in our City and community; equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery; clear communication and transparency; innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

BES is seeking talented individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities; and that desire to work collaboratively and creatively to broaden the variety of innovative ways to partner with and serve all Portland communities.

To learn more about the work we do at BES, click on the link: About Environmental Services | Portland.gov

Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here: download (portland.gov)

Questions?

Terrol Johnson

Senior Recruiter

[e-mail]

Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and résumé how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

• Experience with heavy civil and/or underground utility construction and project management, and/or contract administration and project management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders and ability to work collectively to promote an equitable workplace environment.
• Experience in contract administration including procurement, construction documentation, change management, and tracking project schedule and budget.
• Knowledge of legal guidelines for public works engineering and experience reviewing, preparing or directing the preparation of complex plans, specifications, and legal contracts.
• Experience in planning and managing difficult engineering-related projects including performing technical research & analyzing complex engineering/mathematical problems; evaluating alternatives and adopting effective courses of action.

Additional Requirements

• A valid state driver’s license may be required for certain assignments.
• Oregon State Board of Engineering Examiners and Licensed Surveyors (OSBEELS) PE License required within six months from the date of hire

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, structural, traffic or fire protection engineering; AND four years of responsible professional engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Application Window: Apply online between October 05, 2026, and December 28, 2026.

How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon EqualPayAct. Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying.

BOLI: Equal Pay for Workers: State of Oregon

Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics.

An Equal Opportunity Employer