Civil Engineering Technician — Dams, Dredging & Survey

US Army Corps of Engineers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers – Portland District oversees the operation and maintenance of 19 multi-purpose dams in Oregon and a sediment retention structure in southwestern Washington. Our district also maintains over 720 miles of federal navigation channels and 33 channel and harbor projects using government-owned hopper dredges and hydrographic survey vessels.

This role supports the planning, coordination, and execution of dam operations and related hydraulic projects, ensuring safety,

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of 19 multi-purpose dams in Oregon and a sediment retention structure in southwestern Washington.
• Maintain more than 720 miles of federal navigation channels and 33 channel and harbor projects with two hopper dredges and five hydro-graphic survey vessels.

Job description

The US Army Corps of Engineers – Portland District oversees the operation and maintenance of 19 multi-purpose dams in Oregon and a sediment retention structure in southwestern Washington. Our district also maintains over 720 miles of federal navigation channels and 33 channel and harbor projects using government-owned hopper dredges and hydrographic survey vessels.

This role supports the planning, coordination, and execution of dam operations and related hydraulic projects, ensuring safety,