Engineer 3 (Bridges)

Multnomah County; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Health & Dental Insurance

Opportunities for Growth and Mentorship

Job summary

A local government agency in Portland is seeking a skilled Civil Engineer with bridge design experience to join their Transportation Division. The role involves managing complex capital projects on iconic bridges, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have at least six years of experience in engineering and project management. Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefits package, fostering professional growth and well-being. This position is located at the Bridge Shop in Portland, Oregon.

Qualifications

• Six years of increasingly responsible engineering experience in bridge design.
• Experience managing bridge capital projects.
• Ability to interpret federal, state and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform bridge design work including concrete repairs and evaluations.
• Recommend future capital projects and develop grant applications.
• Mentor junior staff and manage project teams.

Skills

Bridge design experience

Project management

Mentoring junior staff

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Multnomah County’s Transportation Division is seeking an **energetic, motivated and collaborative Civil Engineer with bridge design experience**to join our Bridge Engineering team. This is a unique chance to manage complex capital improvement projects on Portland's iconic Willamette River bridges and contribute to a safe and efficient transportation system that supports economic and community vitality.Multnomah County offers an **exceptional** **benefits package**designed to enhance your well-being, financial security, and professional growth. You can find more details , but when you join us, you'll gain access to:**Affordable Health & Dental Insurance:**Enjoy very low costs for comprehensive health and dental coverage for you and your dependents, ensuring peace of mind for your family's health needs.**Opportunities for Growth and Mentorship:**You'll be challenged, encouraged to excel, and given the opportunity to build a rewarding career. This role specifically includes mentoring junior staff members, allowing you to share your expertise and help shape the next generation of engineers. *Your **core responsibilities** will be to:* * Perform bridge design work which may include design of concrete repairs, small bridges, culverts and/or retaining walls, steel design, scour analysis, evaluation of acceptable load capacity, damage evaluation and development of repair solutions, and bridge condition inspection and evaluation of inspection findings.* Work with Transportation management to make recommendations for future capital projects and help to develop grant applications to fund those projects.* Work closely with our funding partners and other local agencies to ensure our projects meet all federal, state, and local rules, laws, standards, and regulations.* Coordinate with and represent the County in various meetings with other agencies, consultants and stakeholders.* Mentor and coach junior staff members.* Coordinate work and resolve conflicts between plans and field conditions* Negotiate change orders, pay contractors, and manage construction inspectors* Check and approve plans, specifications, and estimates* Review and analyze contractor's schedule, specialized work plans, procedures and estimates* Meet regularly with the Oregon Department of Transportation to discuss project issues* Manage weekly project team meetings with staff, contractor and other parties to exchange information on project progress, schedule, and issues* Work with County Public Information Officer to provide periodic updates of project status to the publicWe will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the .**Six (6) years** of increasingly responsible professional **engineering experience in bridge design**, including management of bridge capital projectsYou do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.* Demonstrated experience managing capital projects and knowledge of principles of project management including monitoring schedule, scope, and budget* Demonstrated experience managing project staff time and work output to achieve project goals* Demonstrated experience preparing plans, estimates, and specifications for bridge related projects* Demonstrated experience collaborating with maintenance staff to support maintenance activities and to complete smaller projects* Demonstrated experience mentoring more junior staff members* Clear and concise verbal and written communication and presentation skills* Ability to problem solve collaboratively as part of a team or individually* Exhibit and support a culture of exceptional customer service, equity, and inclusiveness* Ability to work effectively in a team environment by building rapport and promoting cooperation among team members* Ability to interpret and apply federal, state and local rules, laws, standards, regulations and policies to assigned work****Online application:**** Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.****Resume:**** Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications. Attach the PDF document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates, all related work experience, paid or unpaid.****Cover letter:**** This should expand on your resume, address why you are interested in this position and demonstrate how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.* Initial review of minimum qualifications* Evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates* Consideration of top candidates, which may include phone interviews, panel interviews, and/or additional testing* Professional reference checks****Location:**** Primarily at the Multnomah County Bridge Shop: 1403 SE Water Ave. Portland, OR 97214Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the page.