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Plan Review Engineer

Washington County
Hillsboro, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026
Note: This job will be posted through 11:59 PM of the day prior to the end date listed.

Current Washington County Employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Job Type

Regular

Pay Range

$49.20 - $59.82 Hourly

Department

Land Use and Transportation

FLSA Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

About The Opportunity

The Engineering, Traffic, and Survey Division (ETS) in the Department of Land Use and Transportation is recruiting for a Plan Review Engineer position that is primarily assigned engineering plan review duties for transportation infrastructure improvements within the right-of-way. This position will be responsible for reviewing plans and coordinating with the engineer-of-record within an electronic plan review system to ensure conformance with the County’s Road Design and Construction Standards on projects of higher complexity, scope, and scale including transportation maintenance projects, capital projects, development related improvement projects, and other infrastructure related projects. The incumbent will exercise direct technical and/or procedural assistance and may assign and review work from technical engineering staff. The incumbent will also provide technical and professional assistance to higher level engineering staff.

Knowledge Of

Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

  • Principles and practices of civil engineering used in roadway, drainage, or bridge design.
  • The methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works projects.

Skills To

  • Provide timely, effective, and efficient service to clients, and other employees.
  • Identify complex problems and review related information to develop options, evaluate scenarios, and implement solutions.
  • Work collaboratively with others for the successful delivery of projects and services.

Ability To

  • Understand and interpret engineering construction plans.
  • Perform technical research and solve difficult engineering problems.
  • Ability to ensure project compliance with state, federal and local rules, laws and regulations.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link: Engineer Class Spec

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • A Master's Degree in civil engineering, construction engineering management, surveying, or a closely related field; AND Two (2) years of transportation-related experience applying civil engineering theory, principles, and methods with an emphasis on maintenance, plan preparation and review, road and bridge construction, and/or design. OR
  • Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, construction engineering management, surveying, or a closely related field; AND Four (4) years of transportation-related experience applying civil engineering theory, principles, and methods with an emphasis on maintenance, plan preparation and review, road and bridge construction, and/or design.

Special Qualifications

  • Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.
  • Registration as a professional civil engineer with a license to practice in the state of Oregon within six (6) months of appointment.

Selection Process

You can review our standard selection process here.

Our Commitment To You

Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

Veterans' Preference

If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.

Accommodation Under The Americans With Disabilities Act

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or email: Careers@WashingtonCountyOR.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status Of Your Application

You will be advised by email of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email.

Questions?

Recruiter

Brighton Bohnenkamp

Email Address

Brighton_Bohnenkamp@washingtoncountyor.gov

Salary : $49 - $60

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