Civil/Transportation EIT

Otak • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Otak is seeking an Engineering Designer to apply civil design skills to a range of projects, including municipal roadways, soft- and hard-surface trails, underpasses and bridges, site/civil projects, and utility improvements. The role is based in the Portland, Oregon, or Vancouver, Washington, office and involves developing design concepts into construction drawings, plans, and technical specifications as part of multidisciplinary teams. It is intended for an emerging civil engineering professional who wants to build technical expertise, gain exposure to projects from concept through construction, and take on increasing design responsibility while learning from experienced professionals.

The position contributes to transportation, active transportation, and infrastructure projects, including projects in national parks and on university campuses. Work spans design calculations and evaluations, cost estimates and specifications, construction-phase support, and broader project delivery activities. The stated salary range is $67,000–$87,000, subject to experience, qualifications, work location, and market and business considerations. Otak describes its work culture as collaborative and inclusive, with opportunities for personal growth and skill development.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a similar degree from an accredited college or university.
• 0–2 years of professional experience, with an emphasis on civil design for transportation infrastructure, active transportation, or land development.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.
• Demonstrated experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D or similar design software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads.
• Relocation assistance may be provided to candidates relocating from outside the area.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering colleagues on transportation, active transportation, and infrastructure design projects and tasks.
• Assist Project Engineers in preparing construction plans and specifications for roadways, soft- and hard-surface trails, underpasses and bridges, site/civil projects in national parks and on university campuses, and utility improvements using AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation/OpenRoads.
• Perform civil design calculations, prepare sketches, and complete technical evaluations for projects.
• Assist in preparing project cost estimates and technical specifications.
• Provide construction-phase support, including responding to contractor RFIs, reviewing submittals and as-built drawings, and conducting field observations.
• Contribute to project delivery activities, including proposal development, project setup, drafting, design, quality control, coordination, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Discretionary performance bonuses.
• No-cost medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• HRA/HSA.
• 401(k) retirement match.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual based on industry experience rather than seniority.
• Nine paid holidays per year.
• Commuter allowance based on office location.
• Support for professional registration and/or certification fees.
• Relocation assistance may be provided for candidates relocating from outside the area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level