Civil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer (DOQ)

City of Wilsonville, OR; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Wilsonville, Oregon is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer to join the Engineering Division. The role blends technical engineering, project management, and public service to deliver infrastructure improvements that support the community’s growth and quality of life.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, PE registration, and experience managing complex engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Experience managing engineering projects for public infrastructure.
• Strong communication and cross‑team collaboration skills.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary transportation, utility, and development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation, water, wastewater, stormwater, and other public infrastructure projects from concept to completion.
• Coordinate consultants and contractors and review development proposals.
• Present technical information to stakeholders and City leadership; mentor staff as needed.

Skills

Project management

Public works

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Job description

First review of applications will occur no later than October 16, 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply sooner rather than later.

Help Shape the Future of Wilsonville

The City of Wilsonville is looking for an experienced, collaborative engineer to join our Engineering Division. This recruitment may be filled at either the Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer level, depending on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated expertise. The opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking meaningful work, professional growth, and the ability to make a visible impact in a thriving and innovative community. The position combines technical engineering, project management, and public service, offering the chance to help deliver infrastructure improvements that support Wilsonville's continued success and high quality of life.

At Wilsonville, engineers don't just review plans or manage projects from behind a desk. They play a direct role in shaping the community by leading transportation, water, wastewater, stormwater, and other public infrastructure projects that residents use every day. From concept development and design through construction and project closeout, you'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects that make a lasting difference.

The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative team that values innovation, problem-solving, and professional growth. Depending on experience, the selected engineer may serve as a project manager on complex capital improvement projects, coordinate consultants and contractors, review public and private development proposals, prepare technical analyses and recommendations, and present information to stakeholders, advisory bodies, and City leadership. Senior-level candidates may also lead complex multi-agency initiatives, mentor junior staff, and help advance strategic engineering priorities for the organization.

We're looking for someone who enjoys solving challenging problems, communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences, and working collaboratively to deliver practical solutions. Whether your expertise lies in transportation, utility infrastructure, development review, capital project delivery, or a combination of disciplines, you'll find opportunities to apply and expand your skills in an environment that values initiative and creativity.

Wilsonville offers the advantages of a smaller city environment with the complexity and variety of projects typically found in larger organizations. Your work will be visible, your contributions will matter, and you'll have the opportunity to see projects move from planning through construction while building meaningful relationships across departments and within the community.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, professional engineer registration, and experience managing engineering projects. Placement as a Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer will be determined based on the candidate's experience, technical expertise, project management capabilities, and demonstrated leadership skills.

Application Guidance

We do not require a cover letter for this recruitment. Candidate qualifications will be primarily evaluated through the application and supplemental questionnaire. Please take the time to provide complete and specific responses to the supplemental questions, as they are an important part of the selection process.

Please read the applicable job description(s) to learn more information about essential job functions and other requirements.