Senior Engineering Associate - Civil

City of Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Portland, through the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), seeks a Senior Engineering Associate to support design and review on capital projects. You will lead projects and contribute specialized design work under a Professional Engineer, applying advanced engineering theory and independent judgment.

The ideal candidate will manage assignments from inception to completion, perform plan reviews, and prepare cost estimates while coordinating with contractors in a multimodal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• FE exam passed at time of hire.
• At least two years civil engineering work experience.
• Experience working for a public agency preferred.
• Ability to deliver customer service with initiative and sound problem-solving.
• Interest in transportation engineering and multimodal transportation safety.

Responsibilities

• Performs, directs or reviews design work under the general direction of professional engineers.
• Develops project concepts, performs computations, costs/benefits, and produces designs.
• Performs plan review to verify code compliance.
• Manages projects from inception to completion, prepares cost estimates, liaises with City and contractors.
• Operates data systems; analyzes data and produces reports.
• Prepares or directs contract bidding, writes specs, estimates costs, and monitors progress.

Skills

Excellent Communicator

Relationship Builder

Innovative Thinker

Technically Strong

Professional

Results Driven

Sound Judgment

Dedicated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

FE exam passed at time of hire

Tools

Civil design software

Job description

Job Appointment: Full-Time Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.

Work Location: 1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97204

Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of the benefits for this position.

Union Representation: PROTEC17

Labor Agreements: To view current labor agreements, please visit https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements.

Senior Engineering Associates

Senior Engineering Associates support PBOT’s technical engineering efforts by performing design and review tasks on capital projects. This includes managing and leading projects and contributing specialized design work to larger projects. Assignments range from intermediate to complex, requiring application of advanced engineering theory, independent judgment, and sound decision-making under the general direction of a registered Professional Engineer.

About PBOT

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. PBOT envisions transportation facilities that are designed and managed to improve walking, biking and driving, and Portland stands as a national leader in innovative transportation solutions.

About Civil Engineering Drafting (CED) Section

The CED section delivers engineering design for multimodal capital projects—such as arterial and neighborhood street reconstruction, traffic safety enhancements, and pedestrian/bicycle facilities. Success in this section requires strong communication, technical curiosity, and the ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Performs, directs or reviews design work under the general direction of professional engineers who serve as resource experts and review work for accuracy and quality.
• Develops project concepts using information gathered through research and investigation; performs necessary computations; does cost/benefit analysis; makes recommendations on design criteria; produces preliminary and final designs after approval; makes modifications in design if needed.
• Performs plan review by applying advanced technical knowledge to verify engineering components meet code requirements.
• Performs project management duties including managing assignments from inception to completion, preparing cost estimates, serving as liaison between City and contractor, checking progress of work, keeping project records, recording changes as they occur and making reports.
• Operates computers to input or obtain data, research master files, analyze data, make calculations, prepare reports and maintain data files; runs prepared programs, modifies existing programs as needed for specific application and writes new programs as needed; develops and runs computer modeling and management information system programs.
• Prepares or directs contract bidding process including writing specifications, estimating probable costs, preparing bid documents, reviewing contractor qualifications, participating in meetings with contractors and monitoring work progress after contract is awarded.

An Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or similar field;
• Passed the FE exam at time of hire
• At least two years of civil engineering work experience;
• Experience working for a public agency preferred
• Ability to deliver a high level of customer service, and to carry out their responsibilities with initiative, independence, and creativity while exercising sound problem-solving skills; and
• Have an interest in transportation engineering and multi-modal transportation safety.

Who You Are

• Excellent Communicator: Strong communication skills, including written, in-person, virtual, and group settings to both technical and non-technical individuals.
• Relationship Builder: Values building trust, partnerships, and relationships to support a team-oriented culture and accomplish objectives with others effectively.
• Innovative: Has an aptitude for continuous improvement and can excel in working in changing work environments. Has demonstrated the ability to remain flexible, agile, and calm.
• Technically Strong: Has strong technical skills and subject matter expertise in multimodal transportation engineering as well as relevant civil design software and can provide technical guidance to staff.
• Professional: Is effective in a professional, diverse, multi-cultural environment. Treats customers, co-workers and employees with respect and is accountable.
• Results Driven: Can take charge, bring focus, and finish tasks in a timely, accurate and professional manner in a high paced and dynamic work environment.
• Sound judgment: Can weigh tradeoffs and make independent decisions about complex issues and can balance competing needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Dedicated: Has a passion for public service and holds a high level of pride in making sure that projects, tasks, and emergencies are effectively and efficiently completed

To Qualify

• Ability to build and maintain professional, collaborative working relationships with contractors and co-workers, supported by clear communication and consistent follow-through.
• Ability to apply advanced technical skills to engineering design work including relevant engineering and office software tools and to build new skills as methods and tools change.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and theory related to transportation and public works construction, including physics, mathematics, design standards, general engineering concepts and applicable codes.
• Ability to interpret and apply information from plans, specifications, maps, design manuals, and complex laws, regulations, and codes.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both technical and non-technical language, orally and in writing, and to work constructively through differing viewpoints.
• Knowledge of project and construction management and its influence on budgeting, scheduling, cost control, and safety practices, along with the ability to manage multiple assignments and balance design quality with cost-effective solutions.

Applicant Must Also Possess

• An Engineer-In-Training Certification, i.e., passed the State Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination at time of appointment.
• A valid state driver’s license

Equal & Diversity

BOLI: Equal Pay for Workers: State of Oregon. Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.