Staff Engineer (Early Career) for Public Infrastructure

RH2 Engineering, Inc; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA with employer contribution

401(k) with immediate eligibility and

ESOP and profit-sharing

Paid holidays and PTO

Company cell phone

Job summary

RH2 Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Staff Engineer (0–4 years) to join a team dedicated to public infrastructure projects in Oregon.

You will receive mentorship while applying civil/environmental/mechanical engineering skills to planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, and transportation systems. You will work across offices, perform basic design calculations, and gain hands-on experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, and hydraulic modeling tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• EIT certification within 1 year required; completed EIT preferred
• Desire to pursue PE licensure within 4–5 years
• Internship or co‑op experience in the engineering or public works industry is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy

Responsibilities

• Apply your engineering education to real-world challenges while receiving mentorship and training from experienced engineers
• Gather data and support technical analysis for planning, design, and construction of civil infrastructure projects
• Perform entry-level design calculations, assist in report development, and prepare base maps using survey data
• Participate in field visits and construction observations with guidance from your project team
• Revise reports, plans, and visual materials based on feedback from your supervisor
• Gain hands‑on experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, hydraulic modeling tools, and other specialized software
• Support projects involving public water, wastewater, stormwater, irrigation, and transportation infrastructure
• Work across offices and disciplines to contribute to multi-office project teams
• Engage in a supportive team culture that encourages asking questions, solving problems, and growing professionally

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited degree (Civil/Environmental/Mechanical)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Modeling software

PDF editing tools

Job description

RH2 Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Staff Engineer (0–4 years) to join a team dedicated to public infrastructure projects in Oregon.

You will receive mentorship while applying civil/environmental/mechanical engineering skills to planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, and transportation systems. You will work across offices, perform basic design calculations, and gain hands-on experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, and hydraulic modeling tools.