Engineering Supervisor

Polk County • Dallas, OR

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Supervisor provides strategic leadership and technical oversight for the Engineering Division within the Public Works Department. This role is responsible for managing a team of professional engineers, and technicians to ensure the safe, efficient, and sustainable development of county infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and drainage systems. As a key leader, you will bridge the gap between high-level policy and technical execution, ensuring all projects comply with Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS), environmental regulations, and county standards.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years engineering/planning experience.
• Must possess and maintain a professional engineering license valid in the State of Oregon.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Oregon driver's license.
• Must maintain automobile insurance.
• Must have access to and use of a personal automobile as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Any equivalent combination of experience, education and training.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership and technical oversight for the Engineering Division.
• Manages a team of professional engineers and technicians.
• Ensures the safe, efficient, and sustainable development of county infrastructure (roads, bridges, drainage systems).
• Bridges the gap between high-level policy and technical execution.
• Ensures all projects comply with Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS), environmental regulations, and county standards.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays per year
• 8 hours of vacation earned monthly with increases every 5 years
• 8 hours of sick leave earned monthly
• 4-5 Personal Leave Days earned each fiscal year (Depends on position; prorated depending on date of hire)
• PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions
• Full health benefits for the employee and qualified family members with the employee paying only 10% of the premium
• Basic life Insurance - employer paid
• Optional benefits such as additional life insurance, short term disability, deferred compensation savings program and flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care expenses
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

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