Assistant Resident Engineer

State of Oregon

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Professional Engineer 1 – Assistant Resident Engineer Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery & Operations Division – Region 1 Construction Portland / Hybrid The role: As the Assistant Resident Engineer, you will support the Resident Engineer by overseeing project teams and helping ensure contractors meet all highway construction contract requirements. You’ll provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a crew of 15–20 employees while contributing to preliminary engineering work and other assigned project tasks. Apply today! We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions. Our first application screening is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying. Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile. A day in the life: Proactively anticipate, identify, and resolve project construction issues. Review plans and specifications and recommend changes as needed. Initiate, prepare, and justify contract change orders, including cost estimates. Review and analyze contractor claims and time extension requests. Elevate unresolved issues to the Resident Engineer in a timely manner. Provide oversight to ensure contractor and subcontractor compliance with contract requirements. Assist the resident engineer in supervising field construction contracts, including highways, bridges, interchanges, traffic signals, bikeways, and buildings. Review contract work for compliance with plans and specifications; accept or reject work based on established standards. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, the public, and project stakeholders. Communicate daily with the resident engineer, contractor, inspectors, surveyors, designers, and support staff. Work in an office environment with hybrid work options available. To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [email protected]. What’s in it for you: Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer. Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying. The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity! Want to know about new job postings? Subscribe to receive weekly email notifications!

Requirements

• Possession of a Civil Engineering (CE) license in the State of Oregon OR the ability to obtain license within six months of hire. If registered in another state, successful applicants will be required to obtain a temporary permit to practice engineering, pursuant to ORS 672.109, within six months from date of hire.
• Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in construction inspection and contract administration - Highway preferred.
• Experience interpreting construction plans and specifications.
• Experience applying knowledge of mathematics, survey principals, engineering and construction practices and procedures.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Proactively anticipate, identify, and resolve project construction issues.
• Review plans and specifications and recommend changes as needed.
• Initiate, prepare, and justify contract change orders, including cost estimates.
• Review and analyze contractor claims and time extension requests.
• Elevate unresolved issues to the Resident Engineer in a timely manner.
• Provide oversight to ensure contractor and subcontractor compliance with contract requirements.
• Assist the resident engineer in supervising field construction contracts, including highways, bridges, interchanges, traffic signals, bikeways, and buildings.
• Review contract work for compliance with plans and specifications; accept or reject work based on established standards.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, the public, and project stakeholders.
• Communicate daily with the resident engineer, contractor, inspectors, surveyors, designers, and support staff.

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• 11 paid holidays a year
• flexible work schedules
• paid leave
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed