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Join Our Team as a Civil Engineer for our Roads!

Multnomah County’s Transportation Division is seeking an energetic and motivated Civil Engineer looking to make a significant impact on their community. This is a unique chance to work on complex capital improvement projects and contribute to a safe and efficient transportation system that supports economic and community vitality.

At Multnomah County, you're not just taking a job; you're joining a strong organization dedicated to providing outstanding services to the community and fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for its employees. 

What We Can Offer You:

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package designed to enhance your well-being, financial security, and professional growth. You can find more details on our website, but when you join us, you'll gain access to:

• Commitment to Work-Life Balance: We believe in fostering an environment where you can excel professionally while still having time for what matters most outside of work. Flexible schedules and hybrid telework options are often available to help you achieve this balance.

• Generous Employer-Funded Retirement Savings: We invest in your future, helping you build a secure retirement.

• Affordable Health & Dental Insurance: Enjoy very low costs for comprehensive health and dental coverage for you and your dependents, ensuring peace of mind for your family's health needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: We support new parents with valuable paid time off, allowing you to cherish those important moments with your family.

• Robust Wellness Programs: Your health matters to us! Take advantage of programs designed to promote your physical and mental well-being.

• A Culture of Equity and Inclusion: We are deeply committed to maintaining an effective, respectful, and inclusive workplace. You'll be part of a diverse department that values collaborative problem-solving and strives for continuous improvement. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.

• Opportunities for Growth and Mentorship: You'll be challenged, encouraged to excel, and given the opportunity to build a rewarding career. 

Who We Are:

The Multnomah County Transportation Division manages and preserves the County road infrastructure and provides a safe and efficient transportation system that supports economic and community vitality. With 297 miles of roads, 6 Willamette River bridges, over 20 smaller bridges, and over 1,750 culverts to manage, our staff is committed to maintaining the community’s livability. Our primary goals are to help people safely get to where they need to go, to protect the public investment by preserving our transportation infrastructure, to support social equity and economic well being, and to help plan for the future transportation needs of Multnomah County.

As part of the Department of Community Services, it is our department's mission is to preserve harmony between natural and built environments, keep people and pets safe, and ensure every voice is heard through a diverse group of programs including Land Use Planning, Transportation, Animal Services, Elections, and Business Services. This department is an incredibly diverse department and your role will be too.

At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.

Multnomah County is located in Northwestern Oregon where the Columbia and Willamette rivers meet. The County covers 465 square miles and encompasses the Portland metropolitan area including the cities of Portland, Gresham, Lake Oswego, and five other cities. With over 800,000 residents, Multnomah County is Oregon's most populous county. More than 5,600 Multnomah County employees provide citizens with a wide range of health and human services, public safety services and other government programs.

What You'll Do: Make a Tangible Impact

We are seeking an Engineer 2 to join our Transportation Division team to manage the design, permitting, right of way acquisition, and construction of small to medium capital improvement projects on our County road system.  We are looking for a candidate with the ability to work in a highly flexible, team-oriented environment that has exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills. This is a great opportunity for an engineer with strong project management skills that wants to grow professionally in their career and as a person.

• Manage Public Works Projects: Oversee road, bridge, culvert, and other public works projects from start to finish, ensuring stakeholder needs are met.

• Project Documentation & Finance: Prepare project agreements, develop cost estimates, and administer construction budgets.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain communication with the community, participate in public outreach, and address public inquiries and complaints.

• Regulatory Compliance & Coordination: Ensure projects adhere to all federal, state, and local rules, laws, standards, and regulations, coordinating with funding partners, local agencies, and consultants.

• Engineering Support: Provide civil engineering design work as needed, and support Maintenance and Planning & Development programs by reviewing permits (encroachment, construction) and offering expertise on public inquiries like speed studies and traffic safety.

To Qualify:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. 

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil and/or structural engineering;

• Professional Engineer certification in Oregon. If registered in another state, must be able to obtain an Oregon PE through reciprocity within six months of accepting position;

• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience managing multiple projects; and

• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Demonstrated experience managing capital projects and knowledge of principles of project management including monitoring schedule, scope, and budget;

• Demonstrated experience managing project staff time and work output to achieve project goals;

• Demonstrated experience preparing plans, estimates, and specifications for roadway related projects;

• Clear and concise verbal and written communication and presentation skills;

• Ability to problem solve collaboratively as part of a team or individually; 

• Exhibit and support a culture of exceptional customer service, equity, and inclusiveness;

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment by building rapport and promoting cooperation among team members;

• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state and local rules, laws, standards, regulations and policies to assigned work; and

• Experience with AASHTO design and Computer Aided Design/Drafting (Civil 3D).

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
 

Screening and Evaluation:

The Application Packet:

Online application: Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.

Resume: Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications. Attach a PDF document to the online application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates, all related work experience, paid or unpaid.

Cover Letter: This should expand on your resume, address why you are interested in this position and demonstrate how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed. Attach a PDF document to the online application.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications

• Evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates

• Consideration of top candidates, which may include phone interviews, panel interviews, and/or additional testing

• Professional reference checks

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference for this recruitment. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply. The recruiter as listed on the job announcement must receive all required documentation by the closing date of the recruitment.

The eligible list established through this recruitment will be used to fill future full-time, part-time, temporary, on-call and limited duration vacancies.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Type of Position: This is an hourly, union-represented position that is eligible for overtime.

Location: Yeon Complex, 1620 SE 190th, Portland, OR 97233 (teleworking until further notice)

Questions?

Marisa Messina, Recruiter

Department of Community Services

marisa.messina@multco.us

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

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