Project Engineer

About this Opportunity

Hillsboro is a vibrant city known for its strong sense of community and commitment to sustainable growth. Our Public Works Department plays a vital role in maintaining and improving our city’s infrastructure, ensuring safe and efficient transportation for all residents. As a Roadway Section Project Engineer, you will work with a skilled team of engineers and engineering technicians responsible for pavement and sidewalk monitoring, repair, and maintenance, street trees maintenance, right-of-way management and inspections. Your work will directly contribute to the quality of life in Hillsboro, making our streets safe, more efficient and accessible for everyone.

Position Overview:

As a Roadway Engineer, you will be at the forefront of preparing and reviewing roadway projects that enhance mobility and safety of our community. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your skills in public sector contracting, budget development, leadership, and community engagement. Cross-department collaboration is key in this role, and you will have the opportunity to work within groups across the City including Permitting, GIS, Economic and Community Development, and Information Services, Capital Programs, and Traffic Engineering.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain professional and collaborative relationships with staff, community, partner agencies, and contractors
• Develop, manage, and inspect paving and flatwork contracts
• Prepare and review engineering plans for roadway and sidewalk maintenance, infrastructure improvements, and permits
• Ensure compliance with code requirements; updating the Design and Construction Standards as needed
• Assist data collection and assessment using a combination of field work, GIS mapping, and asset management tools
• Use the City’s StreetSaver pavement management software to track maintenance needs, model pavement deterioration over time, and develop budget documents
• Respond to community concerns regarding sidewalk hazards and street tree maintenance
• Develop the next phase of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Transition Plan to build and update ADA ramps
• Lead investigations of technologies to improve asset reporting, innovative pavement maintenance treatments, and low carbon concrete
• Learn and use the StreetSaver pavement management software to track maintenance needs and develop budget documents
• This position requires work in the office and in the field, including walking, driving, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Field work may required in all weather

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Traits of a Successful Candidate

• Excellent customer service skills Professional, collaborative, proactive, forward-thinking Engineer with that can work with a team and independently
• Learning/Growth mindset
• Experience with pavement management and pavement management software
• Experience with pedestrian and bicycle facility planning and design including ADA ramps, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, shared facilities
• Experience with development projects and/or design review
• Experience working with contractors including bid process, contract administration, construction inspection
• Experience with GIS tools
• Flexibility with task prioritization and delivery, ability to deliver critical work quickly
• Ability to work across divisions and workgroups to develop collaborative solutions
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and manuals

Current & Upcoming Projects

• Implement annual Pavement Management Program contracts
• Develop sustainable concrete demonstration
• Update sidewalk inventory and maintenance program
• Expand asset management program
• Map assets using GIS
• Identify ADA ramps for upgrades and contract construction
• Provide capital projects support
• Support Urban Forestry initiatives through street tree management
• Create workplan to maintain facilities parking lots and sidewalks

JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

(At the time of application and in addition to the knowledge, skills)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field; and four years of civil engineering design, project management, or surveying experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSE(S) / CERTIFICATIONS:

• Oregon Professional Engineer License
• Valid, current Driver’s License and safe driving record

Note: Candidates who do not currently possess an Oregon Professional Engineer license may be considered for the position of Engineering Associate. Successful candidates in this role will have the opportunity for promotion to Project Engineer upon obtaining their PE license.

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Preferred Certifications:

• ODOT ADA ramp inspection
• ODOT flagger
• TriMet Access Training
• ODOT HMAC (hot mix asphalt concrete)

About the Team

Public Works delivers and maintains infrastructure for roadways, traffic technology, storm water, sanitary sewer, and City-owned facilities. We are committed to providing friendly, quality, responsive service to the community. Hillsboro is recognized for its community-funded, advanced pavement management program, and is an active member of the Northwest Pavement Management Association - a resource for continued learning and networking.

The Roadway Section workplan is guided by the Public Works Department Five Year Strategic Plan, Pavement Management Program, ADA Transition Program, Oregon’s Climate Friendly Equitable Community requirements, and Tree City USA certification.

Commitment to Equity

Hiring a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve is essential to delivering exceptional City services and programs. The City of Hillsboro is committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees to thrive. We value, respect, and empower employees as unique individuals with authentic voices and diverse ideas.

Recruitment Timeline

• Application Review Period: Week of 3/17/25
• First Round Interviews: Week of 3/25/25
• Second Round Interviews: Week of 3/31/25
• Final Candidate Selection: Week of 4/07/25

Note: Timelines subject to change based on City needs