County Engineer

Klamath County•Klamath Falls, OR

52d

About The Position

Klamath County is located in beautiful southern Oregon and home to the city of Klamath Falls, known as the state’s City of Sunshine with over 300 days of sunshine annually! Klamath County offers everything for outdoor adventurers as well as a unique and diverse art community. We are home to Oregon Institute of Technology and Kingsley Field Air Base, where the 173rd Fighter Wing resides. For more information about living in this community, please visit https://lifeinklamath.com/. Klamath County is seeking a talented and experienced Civil Engineer to join our team as the County Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to plan, design, and oversee major public works projects that will shape the future infrastructure of our county.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field plus 7 to 10 years’ experience
Registered as a Professional Civil Engineer in Oregon
Excellent technical, problem-solving, and project management skills
Strong communication abilities to present to diverse stakeholders
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Excel, database software, and other engineering tools

Nice To Haves

dynamic leader with a passion for public works and infrastructure development
thrive in a collaborative environment
expertise, you will ensure our county's roads, bridges, and facilities are designed and constructed to the highest standards of quality and safety.

Responsibilities

Lead the engineering division and supervise a team of professionals
Design plans and specifications for roads, bridges, drainage systems, and traffic control
Conduct advanced transportation planning for county streets and rural roads
Oversee construction projects and ensure compliance with specifications
Coordinate with other agencies, committees, and the public on improvement projects
Perform materials testing and bridge maintenance planning