Civil Engineer, Traffic

City Of Eugene; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Eugene invites applications for a Civil Engineer 1/2 in the Public Works Engineering Division. This role involves planning, investigation and design of civic infrastructure including streets, bike paths and traffic signals, with emphasis on transportation projects.

This position supports multiple teams—Capital Projects Design, Transportation Planning and Development Review—and requires collaboration with city departments and the public on transportation issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with traffic studies and transportation planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on design, plans, schedules and cost estimates for public works projects focusing on streets, bike paths, signals and traffic safety.
• Perform traffic studies and analyze transportation system for safety and capacity using data-driven methods.
• Lead coordination with City departments, consultants, developers and the public on transportation-related topics.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Public works

Teamwork

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Do you want to be part of a dynamic organization well known for excellence and commitment to high-quality and effective services? The City of Eugene Public Works Engineering Division is recruiting for a Civil Engineer 1/2. The department has been recognized by our peers across the country for excellence with numerous awards, and invitations to present at professional gatherings including APWA regional and national conferences.

The City of Eugene is located in the Willamette Valley, which offers a wide range of recreational activities to residents and visitors. Home to the University of Oregon, Eugene is a progressive community with engaged residents, a vibrant arts community and is known as Track Town USA; hosting national and international track and field events. Eugene offers many of the amenities of a larger city while retaining the feel and characteristics of a smaller city including a strong sense of community and a short commute to work with little traffic congestion.
The Civil Engineer 1/2 performs complex professional engineering work in the planning, investigation, and design of public works projects. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of infrastructure projects; candidates with transportation experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

This position was recently created on the Traffic Engineering Team to provide technical expertise and support for the various teams within Public Works Engineering such as Capital Projects Design and Construction, Transportation Planning, and Development Review. This position will also collaborate with other City Departments on transportation-related topics and interact with the development community through permitting, plan review, and traffic impact analysis review. Assignments require the use of judgment and initiative in developing solutions to problems, interpreting technical documents, implementing general policies, and evaluating transportation network priorities.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The next review of applications will take place: Monday, October 15, 2026

Classification: Civil Engineer 1, Civil Engineer 2

Salary:

Civil Engineer 1 $43.18 - $48.91 hourly /$89,814.40 - $101,732,80 Annually

Civil Engineer 2$46.04 - $62.15 hourly /$95,763.20 - $129,272.00 Annually

The City of Eugene determines starting pay within the range based on relevant education and experience as provided by the applicant in their application materials. This process is consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act (OEPA).

Department, Division: Public Works, Engineering

Position Information: Non-Represented, Exempt

Work Location: 180 W 8th Ave, Eugene

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with the flexibility per business need

Benefits: The City of Eugene offers robust and competitive benefits. For more information, select the Benefits Tab, or view benefits summaries as well as see information about all employee benefits.

Living & Working in Eugene: Information about living in Eugene, how the City of Eugene operates, and more can be found on our website.

• Collaborates on the design and preparation of plans, specifications, schedules and cost estimates for public works projects with a focus on street improvements, bike paths, traffic signals, illumination projects, traffic calming, safety projects, striping, and signing plans.
• Performs traffic studies and analyzes the transportation system for safety and capacity issues using a data-driven approach. May include using modeling software, performing crash analyses, analyzing multimodal activities, and assessing intersection level of service.
• Provides transportation-focused technical and professional engineering expertise, coordination, management and/or support for the planning, design, and construction of capital improvement projects.
• Reviews public improvement plans to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and City ordinances, specifications, and codes.
• Acts as lead representative for public works projects to other City Departments, Divisions, Sections, and with outside public agencies, consultants, engineers, developers, and contractors, and the public.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
• Leads and participates as part of a team working with partner organizations, citizens and neighborhood groups developing design concepts for infrastructure projects and helping to ensure transportation projects reflect community goals.
• Helps develop and implement City standards, policies, requirements, and procedures.
• Selects and manages consultants providing services for project related work, master planning, and other services as needed.
• Reviews transportation studies conducted by consultants.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to prepare studies and implement long-range transportation system planning.
• Provides assistance to engineering staff regarding land development issues and staff designers regarding infrastructure design; reviews as-built plans to ensure compliance with original plans and specifications.
• Prepares and administers project budgets, contracts, and grant agreements with consultants and outside agencies.
• Participates in ensuring Division/Departmental implementation of, and adherence to, the City's Affluent Action and Diversity Work Plans and Diversity initiatives.
• Operates vehicles safely and legally.
• Actively supports and respects diversity in the workplace.
• Performs related and other duties as assigned.

To view detailed information on the duties, knowledge, and abilities that may be expected for this position, please see the classification: Civil Engineer 1, Civil Engineer 2

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited college or university with major course work in Civil Engineering or a related field.

Background

Must pass a background check.

License

Valid Oregon driver’s license (or, the ability to obtain by date of hire); must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City’s standard. Oregon law requires that an out-of-state license holder must obtain a valid Oregon license (with appropriate