What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Project Engineer position at City of Oregon City?
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.
Knowledge and Skills
The position requires professional knowledge in engineering theory, principles, practices, materials, costs, construction techniques and trends, regulations, standards, and equipment. Requires working knowledge of engineering contract administration. Requires working knowledge of and skill in designing projects that involve sequencing of project steps. Requires in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and other related engineering software. Requires 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. Requires technical writing skills sufficient to prepare project specifications, requests for proposal, process documentation, and communications suitable for external distribution. Requires advanced mathematics skills to conduct stress, load bearing, and financial computations.
Abilities
Requires the ability to perform all the responsibilities of the position. Requires the ability to organize, coordinate, and review progress and compliance of engineering and development projects. Requires the ability to prepare, administer, and monitor a project budget. Requires the ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, laws, and ordinances. Requires the ability to prepare, review, approve, and interpret engineering plans and specifications. Requires the ability to analyze technical design engineering, construction engineering, and surveying problems. Requires the ability to read design and construction-related drawings. Requires the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint, and Adobe or equivalent engineering software. Requires the ability to conduct mathematical computations using physics, algebra, analytic geometry, and statistical analysis. Requires the ability to organize and sequence work associated with complex projects, converting them into project action plans. Requires the ability to work cooperatively with senior citizens and customers of all ages. Requires the 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.
Physical Abilities
The incumbent performs work of a sedentary to moderately active nature. Requires 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. Requires sufficient arm-hand-eye coordination to operate a computer keyboard and pointing devices at a proficient level. Requires visual acuity to create and read three-dimensional and detailed drawings and observe structural work in progress. Requires verbal and auditory ability sufficient to carry on conversations with others and make presentations to groups.
Education and Experience
The position requires a bachelor's degree with a focus in civil, environmental, or a closely related engineering discipline and a minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience, but four years of experience is preferred. Private development review experience, capital project management, or stormwater infrastructure design are highly desired.
Licenses and Certificates
A bachelor's degree with a registration as an Engineer-in-Training is required, however, a licensed professional engineer certificate is preferred.
Requires a valid driver's license.
Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors and outdoors where minimal safety considerations exist.
The City of Oregon City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The City of Oregon City is an Equal Opportunity Employer; it is the City’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, uniformed/military service or veteran’s status, use of the worker’s compensation system, expunged juvenile records, or any other protected status or activity in accordance with applicable law. It is the City’s policy to make employment, internship, volunteer selection, etc. decisions based on its evaluation of an individual’s qualifications, ability and contribution to the success of the City.
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.
- 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.
Knowledge and Skills
The position requires professional knowledge in engineering theory, principles, practices, materials, costs, construction techniques and trends, regulations, standards, and equipment. Requires working knowledge of engineering contract administration. Requires working knowledge of and skill in designing projects that involve sequencing of project steps. Requires in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and other related engineering software. Requires 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. Requires technical writing skills sufficient to prepare project specifications, requests for proposal, process documentation, and communications suitable for external distribution. Requires advanced mathematics skills to conduct stress, load bearing, and financial computations.
Abilities
Requires the ability to perform all the responsibilities of the position. Requires the ability to organize, coordinate, and review progress and compliance of engineering and development projects. Requires the ability to prepare, administer, and monitor a project budget. Requires the ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, laws, and ordinances. Requires the ability to prepare, review, approve, and interpret engineering plans and specifications. Requires the ability to analyze technical design engineering, construction engineering, and surveying problems. Requires the ability to read design and construction-related drawings. Requires the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint, and Adobe or equivalent engineering software. Requires the ability to conduct mathematical computations using physics, algebra, analytic geometry, and statistical analysis. Requires the ability to organize and sequence work associated with complex projects, converting them into project action plans. Requires the ability to work cooperatively with senior citizens and customers of all ages. Requires the 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.
Physical Abilities
The incumbent performs work of a sedentary to moderately active nature. Requires 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. Requires sufficient arm-hand-eye coordination to operate a computer keyboard and pointing devices at a proficient level. Requires visual acuity to create and read three-dimensional and detailed drawings and observe structural work in progress. Requires verbal and auditory ability sufficient to carry on conversations with others and make presentations to groups.
Education and Experience
The position requires a bachelor's degree with a focus in civil, environmental, or a closely related engineering discipline and a minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience, but four years of experience is preferred. Private development review experience, capital project management, or stormwater infrastructure design are highly desired.
Licenses and Certificates
A bachelor's degree with a registration as an Engineer-in-Training is required, however, a licensed professional engineer certificate is preferred.
Requires a valid driver's license.
Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors and outdoors where minimal safety considerations exist.
The City of Oregon City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The City of Oregon City is an Equal Opportunity Employer; it is the City’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, uniformed/military service or veteran’s status, use of the worker’s compensation system, expunged juvenile records, or any other protected status or activity in accordance with applicable law. It is the City’s policy to make employment, internship, volunteer selection, etc. decisions based on its evaluation of an individual’s qualifications, ability and contribution to the success of the City.
We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, certifications, and experience to meet the minimum positions qualifications. If you are interested in applying for this position, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skillset for the role.
Studies have shown that many candidates are less likely to apply for a job if they do not believe they meet all of the hiring criteria. Our talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of this role. We therefore encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, and to take the time to explain how those skills and experiences qualify them for this role.
Salary : $78,021 - $107,536