2026 Project Engineer

City of Oregon City•Oregon City, OR

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oregon City is searching for our next Project Engineer, a key position in the Engineering Group of the City of Oregon City’s Public Works Department. The Project Engineer serves the public on a wide range of civil engineering functions but with a focus on capital improvement project delivery and some program management. The Project Engineer will report to the City Engineer and is located in the Public Works Department in the newly completed Engineering & Operations Center. The Project Engineer participates in a variety of engineering involving complex projects, in-depth studies, and development-related work. Provides research, plans, management, and designs of civil infrastructure, structural, and transportation engineering for construction and maintenance. Applies specialized engineering knowledge to solve design, maintenance, improvement, and construction challenges and problems. Serves as a contributor on various projects including land use planning, engineering plan review, and construction solutions. The City has an Engineering Group that is comprised of Development Services, Rights-of-way and Construction Management Services, and Engineering Services. Currently, the City employs five licensed engineers in an overall Engineering work group that includes 13 staff. While we find all our staff have focus areas, we maintain a philosophy of teamwork and flexibility that provides all staff who are interested in professional development with the opportunity to take on work assignments outside of their focus area when it’s practical and possible.

Requirements

Professional knowledge in engineering theory, principles, practices, materials, costs, construction techniques and trends, regulations, standards, and equipment.
Working knowledge of engineering contract administration.
Working knowledge of and skill in designing projects that involve sequencing of project steps.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and other related engineering software.
Sufficient human relation skills to convey technical engineering concepts; to facilitate and guide other professional, trades, and technical employees; and to work cooperatively with internal and external customers.
Technical writing skills sufficient to prepare project specifications, requests for proposal, process documentation, and communications suitable for external distribution.
Advanced mathematics skills to conduct stress, load bearing, and financial computations.
Ability to perform all the responsibilities of the position.
Ability to organize, coordinate, and review progress and compliance of engineering and development projects.
Ability to prepare, administer, and monitor a project budget.
Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, laws, and ordinances.
Ability to prepare, review, approve, and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
Ability to analyze technical design engineering, construction engineering, and surveying problems.
Ability to read design and construction-related drawings.
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint, and Adobe or equivalent engineering software.
Ability to conduct mathematical computations using physics, algebra, analytic geometry, and statistical analysis.
Ability to organize and sequence work associated with complex projects, converting them into project action plans.
Ability to work cooperatively with senior citizens and customers of all ages.
Ability to work as a contributing member of a team, work productively and cooperatively with other teams and external customers, and convey a positive image of the City and its services.
Sufficient ambulatory ability to walk to project locations, to stand for extended periods of time, and to bend and stoop for limited periods of time.
Sufficient arm-hand-eye coordination to operate a computer keyboard and pointing devices at a proficient level.
Visual acuity to create and read three-dimensional and detailed drawings and observe structural work in progress.
Verbal and auditory ability sufficient to carry on conversations with others and make presentations to groups.
A bachelor's degree with a focus in civil, environmental, or a closely related engineering discipline.
A minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience.
A bachelor's degree with a registration as an Engineer-in-Training is required.
Requires a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Four years of experience is preferred.
Private development review experience, capital project management, or stormwater infrastructure design are highly desired.
A licensed professional engineer certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as a fully qualified engineering professional, performing assignments and/or participating with other engineers, technical staff, and consultants in developing, implementing, and evaluating engineering plans, work processes, systems, and procedures.
Designs and may provide guidance to other staff or consultants in the design and implementation of a variety of public works construction and upgrades in modalities such as, but not limited to, streets and transportation system infrastructure, structures, and water distribution networks.
Prepares feasibility and cost estimates.
Develops and/or reviews engineering specifications to comply with City standards.
Develops project schedules and work sequences and sets up and performs progress and quality reviews.
Monitors work in progress to ensure compliance with agreed upon specifications.
Reviews and recommends approval of change orders.
Conducts review of engineering plans for commercial, industrial, and residential infrastructure proposed through the permit process (Capital Projects and/or Private Development Projects).
Participates with the City Engineer and/or Development Project Manager and others in developing and implementing engineering standards, policies, and priorities for the City.
Interprets and applies standards in designs and review of consultant work.
Assists with project planning and design, developing and administering project terms and conditions, evaluating contract compliance, and compliance with technical policies.
Participates in preparation of RFPs and hiring of consultants and contractors.
Conducts engineering studies to evaluate the feasibility of proposed or ongoing projects or methods or to determine solutions to existing field problems.
Assembles and evaluates technical data.
Provides technical guidance or proposes solutions to an interdisciplinary design or research group.
Analyzes and prepares reports on effects to the community and environment caused by proposed annexations, zone changes, new construction, traffic, and other transportation services.
Analyzes impact on water and sanitary collections systems.
May review plans, structural calculations, and specifications prepared by other engineers and technicians for compliance with City standards, codes, and accepted engineering practices.
May sign plans as Engineer of Record.
Coordinates engineering inspections to review compliance with approved designs and plans for commercial buildings, residences, and other structures.
Verifies compliance with accepted engineering practices and the provisions of City building codes and other pertinent laws and regulations.
Administers programs requiring engineering expertise such as for erosion prevention and sediment control.
Creates, assembles, and maintains complete files of capital improvement, private development, and other multi-disciplinary projects from conceptual format to completed works.
Reviews reports on stormwater, geotechnical, or environmental aspects of a project for compliance with City standards and accepted engineering practices.
Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.