Civil Engineer (Oregon and Washington)

3J Consulting, Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A local engineering firm in Portland, Oregon is seeking a skilled Civil Engineer to support various public and private projects such as transportation and utility design. The candidate will help in all project phases, including preparations of plans and specifications. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Oregon registration, and at least 4 years of relevant experience, with a salary range of $85,000 to $110,000 based on experience. Exceptional candidates may be considered for a Senior role with higher compensation.

Qualifications

• Registered Civil Engineer in Oregon, or ability to obtain within six months.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Support project design and delivery for multi-disciplinary projects.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Assist in site grading, drainage design, and permitting.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Effective communication

Technical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Registered Civil Engineer in Oregon

Tools

Vehicle Tracking

ArcGIS

Bluebeam

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Civil Engineer to join our collaborative team. In this role, you will support a variety of multi-disciplinary public and private projects, including transportation, utility, school, commercial, residential, renewable energy, and other site/land development efforts.

You will assist in all phases of project design and delivery including preparing plans, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and technical reports. Responsibilities also include site grading, drainage and utility design, erosion control, permitting, and agency coordination. You will track permitting requirements and schedules throughout each project and support construction administration through site visits, meetings, and inspections.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Civil Engineer in the State of Oregon, or the ability to obtain registration within six months
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, or a combination of equivalent training and experience
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Strong technical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a project team
• Effective communication skills with internal teams, clients, and agency staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with design standards used by jurisdictions and agencies in the Portland metro and/or SW Washington area
• Understanding of the land use entitlement process
• Washington PE license
• Experience using Vehicle Tracking, ArcGIS, and Bluebeam
• Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL)
• Experience designing and implementing Low Impact Development (LID) features in both public and private projects

Compensation

$85,000-$110,000+ depending on experience. Exceptionally qualified candidates may be considered for a Senior Civil Engineer position, with compensation up to $130,000+

• All relevant employment and volunteer experience
• A list of certifications, registrations, and accreditations
• Descriptions of at least five recent or significant projects, including your specific role and a brief project summary

3J Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Diversity strengthens our team, our work, and the communities we serve.

Note: We are only able to consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States.