What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Engineer position at City of Oregon City, OR?
Salary : $88,004.80 - $121,222.40 Annually
Location : Oregon City, OR
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2024-10 Sr Project Engineer
Department : Public Works Administration
Division : Engineering
Opening Date : 01 / 13 / 2025
Description
The City of Oregon City is growing and has several exciting transportation projects on the horizon :
- Highway 213 & Beavercreek Road Slip Lane Project will convert the existing westbound to northbound yield movement to a free flow movement and construct an acceleration lane on Highway 213 to assist with congestion management at this key regional intersection.
- The Main Street : 10th to 15th Project is a state earmarked project to complete streetscape improvements in historic downtown Oregon City.
- Transportation Access Improvements to support future development of the former Rossman Landfill site, utilizing $4M federal RAISE grant funding.
This is an opportunity for a motivated individual who is ready to collaborate, and lead quality traffic and transportation projects for our community. As a key member of the Engineering Group, the Senior Project Engineer - Transportation will play an integral part in creating meaningful, and long-lasting improvements that will benefit Oregon City for years to come.
Application and resume are required documents to be submitted. This recruitment will remain open until filled however, it may close at any time. First review of applications February 3, 2025.
About the City of Oregon City Public Works Department
The Public Works Department is responsible for engineering, water distribution, wastewater collection, stormwater management and the transportation network including one of only four municipal elevators in the world. Located at the confluence of the Willamette and Clackamas Rivers and intersected by I-205, Highway 99E, Highway 213, and Highway 43, Oregon City is geographically unique to the Portland Metro Region.
Historic Oregon City is perched on the bluffs overlooking thundering Willamette Falls. Oregon City has easy access to all the amenities of the Portland metropolitan area while maintaining the quality of small-town life. It is ideally located less than 25 minutes from downtown Portland and the Portland International Airport. A community of over 37,000, Oregon City is the County Seat which offers a community college, hospital, and an award-winning Main Street Program.
Summary Under the direction of the City Engineer, the Senior Project Engineer - Transportation will lead projects through design and analysis (including regional coordination), bidding and through to construction.
Distinguishing Career Features
The Senior Engineer is part of a two-tiered career path for engineering professionals. Project Engineer refers to the first level, which is to be considered the starting point for new graduate engineers. The Project Engineer is the second level and requires a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and active status as an Engineer-In-Training. Advancement to Senior Project Engineer is possible with attainment of Professional Engineer status and registration and the demonstrated ability to review and approve development and capital improvement plans, and lead projects. The Senior Project Engineer is also expected to perform the most complex engineering assignments involving multiple disciplines.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Typical Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills
The position requires professional specialization 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 steps and inclusion of multi-disciplinary teams. Requires in-depth knowledge of computer-aided-design and computer-aided-engineering programs. Requires knowledge of right-of-way and condemnation procedures. Requires sufficient human relation skills to convey technical engineering concepts, to facilitate, lead, 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 plan, organize, coordinate, and review progress and compliance of engineering and development projects. Requires the ability to prepare, administer and monitor a project budget and anticipate future budgetary needs. Requires the ability to interpret and apply complex 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 and Adobe, or equivalent 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. 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.
Supplemental Information
Education and Experience
The position requires a bachelor's degree with a major in civil, structural, or a closely related engineering discipline and five years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience with emphasis on projects.
Any combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may be considered as substitution for the above.
Licenses and Certificates
Requires a valid driver's license and ability to pass criminal background check.
Requires active registration as a Professional Engineer, and an Oregon Professional Engineer Certificate within 6 months of employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors and outdoors where minimal safety considerations exist.
This job / class description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties, as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps, and skills required of the job.
The City of Oregon City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity : People of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made or any other status protected by law. Assistance will be gladly provided upon request for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory disabilities.
The following is an overview of the types of benefits offered to full-time employees. Part-time employees are offered some benefits on a pro-rated basis dependent upon number of hours worked and any applicable bargaining unit contract(s). Please note that all employees are required to enroll in benefits through the City. As a small organization, enrollment is required to aid in the City's ability to continue to offer progressive, affordable benefits to those who need them.
Summary of Medical Benefits
Employees have an option between a PPO plan through Moda or a heath maintenance organization (HMO) plan through Kaiser. Each medical plan includes prescription drugs and vision care. Coverage is for the employee and their dependents with a pick-up by employees toward the premium dependent upon their bargaining unit or management agreement.
Summary of Dental Benefits
Employees and their dependents plan. have two plans available for dental insurance. Both plans offer preventive, routine, and major dental care, and orthodontic benefits.
Life Insurance : Full-time AFSCME employees are provided $25,000 life insurance with $2,000 for dependent coverage.
Long Term Disability Insurance : Full-time employees have long term disability insurance that provides for 2 / 3 of an employee's salary, up to a maximum earnings salary of $6,000 per month after a 30-day waiting period.
Retirement : The City is a member of the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). The City currently contributes both the employer and employee's portion with the amount dependent upon the employee's status with PERS.
HRA-VEBA : This Health Reimbursement Account is funded by the employer with monthly payroll at $50.00. This account can be used for qualifying medical, dental, and vision expenses for employees and their dependents. The funds in this account are invested and stay with the employee for life.
Flexible Spending Account : Employees are offered the option to contribute pre-tax dollars for out-of-pocket medical expenses or child care expenses.
Employee Assistance Program : The City provides employees and their families with access to countless resources through Canopy.
Holidays : The City recognizes 12 paid holidays during a calendar year. Please check the city calendar for holiday closure dates.
Vacation : Paid vacation time accrues on a monthly basis based upon hours worked, length of service, and by employee group. AFSCME employees can accrue up to 240 hours of vacation, part-time union employees can accrue up to 120 hours of vacation. Part-time employees accrue vacation based on number of hours hired to work.
Sick Leave : Sick leave accrues on a monthly basis at a rate of ten hours per month. Part-time employees accrue sick leave based on number of hours hired to work.
Gym Membership : Full-time employees have access to our Gym Membership benefit. Bring proof of membership to a facility and the City will reimburse up to $15.00 per month
Briefly and specifically describe your experience and level of personal or job-related involvement with each of the following : a. Public infrastructure master planning or corridor planningb. Capital Improvement Project design and project management
Please describe your experience with customer service, public outreach, and public involvement as it relates to the community, consultants, other agencies, or other City departments.
Please describe your experience with each of the following : a. Program and policy developmentb. Regional and local transportation planningc. Grant writing
Describe your experience with preparation of contract documents, engineer's cost estimates, project schedules, and scopes of work.
Required Question
Salary : $88,005 - $121,222
