Civil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer (DOQ)

City of Wilsonville; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Wilsonville in Oregon is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer to join our Engineering Division. This role blends technical design, project management, and public service, with opportunities to shape transportation, utility, and capital improvement programs in a thriving community.

The successful candidate will lead projects from concept through construction, coordinate with consultants, review development proposals, and mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• Experience managing engineering projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation, water, wastewater, stormwater, and other public infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate consultants and contractors.
• Review development proposals and provide analyses.
• Present information to stakeholders and City leadership.
• Mentor junior staff and help advance engineering priorities.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

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.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about public infrastructure, enjoy tackling complex engineering challenges, and want to help shape the future of one of Oregon's most innovative communities, we encourage you to apply. Bring your expertise, ideas, and enthusiasm to Wilsonville and join a team that is committed to building projects that serve residents today and for generations to come. Apply today and help engineer the future of Wilsonville.

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