Executive City Engineer: Infrastructure & Growth

City of Eugene; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 146,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits at a Glance

Job summary

City of Eugene seeks a City Engineer to provide strategic leadership for the Engineering Division within Public Works, guiding long-range infrastructure investments and priority setting. The role balances immediate operational needs with future growth, while working across departments and with regional partners.

The successful candidate will lead capital delivery, transportation, stormwater and wastewater planning, urban development review, and GIS-enabled infrastructure policy, ensuring

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of professional civil engineering leadership experience with at least three years directing engineering programs and staff management.
• Ability to lead complex public infrastructure initiatives and multidisciplinary functions.
• Experience with capital improvement programs, development review, transportation, utility infrastructure, and long-range planning.
• Strong understanding of asset management, financial stewardship, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to align infrastructure investment with economic development, housing, mobility, and sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Direct planning, design, funding, and implementation of the City's capital improvement program.
• Oversee infrastructure master planning, development review, and policy initiatives.
• Serve as principal engineering advisor to City leadership and regional partners.
• Lead a diverse team of professionals and foster a culture of accountability and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Asset Management

Public Infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

City of Eugene seeks a City Engineer to provide strategic leadership for the Engineering Division within Public Works, guiding long-range infrastructure investments and priority setting. The role balances immediate operational needs with future growth, while working across departments and with regional partners.

The successful candidate will lead capital delivery, transportation, stormwater and wastewater planning, urban development review, and GIS-enabled infrastructure policy, ensuring