Development Services Senior Engineer

City of Milwaukie; Milwaukie (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Field site visits

Job summary

The City of Milwaukie seeks a Development Services Senior Engineer to lead advanced reviews of private development proposals and ensure alignment with City standards and land use regulations.

You will coordinate infrastructure, manage development applications, and provide technical guidance across departments, while upholding our values of accountability, accessibility, efficiency, collaboration, and equity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience including development review, infrastructure design, or municipal engineering.

Responsibilities

• Private Development Review: approve engineering plans for commercial, industrial, and residential structures through permit process.
• Infrastructure Coordination: ensure development-related improvements comply with City, State, and federal standards.
• Project Management: coordinate development applications, timelines, interdepartmental coordination, permitting, and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Engineering data analysis

Communication of technical reqs

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Now Hiring: Development Services Senior Engineer

Are you an experienced civil engineer with a strong background in private development? The City of Milwaukie is seeking a Development Services Senior Engineer to assume advanced technical responsibilities for complex private development reviews. We prioritize a highly engaged, supportive professional culture and reflect the values of accountability, accessibility, efficiency, collaboration, and equity in all our interactions.

This role is distinct in its deep focus on ensuring private development aligns with public needs. If you excel at coordinating private development infrastructure with City standards and land use approvals, we want you on our team.

Please review the full job description by following this link: Development Services Senior Engineer.

To learn more about the benefits of working at the City of Milwaukie and our culture, please check out our Careers and Work Culture pages.

Essential Functions

What You’ll Do

• Private Development Review: Conduct senior-level reviews and approve engineering plans for commercial, industrial, and residential structures proposed through the permit process.
• Infrastructure Coordination: Evaluate proposed public and private infrastructure improvements associated with development projects (including streets, utilities, and stormwater systems) to ensure strict compliance with City, State, and federal standards.
• Project Management: Manage and coordinate the review of development applications, adhering to required timelines, facilitating interdepartmental coordination, permitting processes, and stakeholder communication to ensure compliance with municipal codes, engineering standards, infrastructure requirements, and community development objectives.
• System Development Charges: Calculate and administer SDCs in compliance with applicable ordinances and state law. Review development applications and plans to determine fees, perform calculations based on project impacts, and ensure accuracy and consistency. Coordinate with engineering, planning, and finance staff; maintain clear documentation; and advise applicants and internal teams on SDC requirements.
• Targeted Inspections & Studies: Perform essential field inspections of private development utility connections and review transportation impact studies, illumination plans, and other private development studies.
• Technical Guidance: Provide expert engineering guidance to developers, contractors, and property owners regarding City standards, engineering requirements, and complex development processes.
• Cross-Agency Collaboration: Coordinate engineering reviews seamlessly with planning, building, public works, and other agencies to ensure consistency with adopted development conditions.

Education & Experience

What You Bring to the Table

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Private Development Experience: At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in civil engineering. This must explicitly include development review, infrastructure design, or municipal engineering, supported by a strong understanding of local land use regulations and engineering standards applicable to private development.
• Licensing:
  • An active Oregon Professional Engineering license (or a Professional Engineer license from another state with the ability to obtain an Oregon license within 6 months of hire).
  • Possess, or obtain by time of hire, a valid driver license and acceptable driving history.
• Skills: The ability to analyze complex engineering data, evaluate engineering designs for compliance, and clearly communicate technical requirements to developers, contractors, and the public.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Work: This position may be eligible for limited hybrid work options in accordance with City policy.
• Dynamic Environment: Enjoy a mix of standard office environments and field work, including construction site visits and traffic analysis.
• Meaningful Impact: Use your advanced technical skills to directly shape the infrastructure and safety of our growing community.

Additional Information

Our Core Values

At the City of Milwaukie, we believe in supporting our community in all work interactions and activities. The ideal candidate will reflect our core values of accountability, accessibility, efficiency, collaboration, and equity.