Engineering Associate - Civil

City of Portland•1120 SW 5th Ave, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Engineering Associates support PBOT’s technical engineering efforts by performing design and review tasks on capital projects. This includes leading smaller-scale projects and contributing to larger projects. Assignments range from routine to intermediate in complexity, requiring application of engineering theory, independent judgment, and sound decision-making within established guidelines and a supervisory framework. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or similar field
Passed the FE exam
At least one year of civil engineering work experience
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
Have an interest in transportation engineering and multi-modal transportation safety
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
Professional: Is effective in a professional, diverse, multi-cultural environment. Treats customers, co-workers and employees with respect and are 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.
Ability to build and maintain professional, collaborative working relationships with contractors and co-workers, supported by clear communication and consistent follow-through.
Ability to build new technical skills and apply them effectively to engineering design work, supported by a strong desire to learn and improve, including learning and using relevant engineering and office software tools.
Knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and theory related to transportation and public works construction, including basic physics, mathematics, and general engineering concepts.
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 management and its influence on budgeting, scheduling, cost control, and safety practices, along with the ability to balance design quality with cost-effective solutions.
A valid state driver’s license
Ability to secure a State Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification within nine months of hire.

Responsibilities

Performs design work under the supervision of professional engineers who serve as resource experts and routinely review work in progress or upon completion 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.
Assists in plan review processes by applying technical knowledge to verify engineering components meet code requirements.
Performs project management duties as assigned, including 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 assists in writing new programs; helps develop and run computer modeling and management information system programs.
Assists in 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.