Civil Engineer (Engineer- I Civil) - Open Until Filled

Salary: $121,056.00 - $147,139.20 Annually
Location : Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave, OR
Job Type: Regular
Job Number:
Bureau: Bureau of Environmental Services
Opening Date: 10/05/2026

The Position
Job Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 am-5:00 pm.
Work location: 1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND OR 97204
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
Union Representation: PROTEC17
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Application Material:Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to attach a resume and a cover letter.

Are you interested in a role where you can help shape vital infrastructure that serves the people and environment of Portland? Are you a passionate engineer who thrives in collaborative, diverse teams? Do you bring strong problem-solving skills, experience in water or wastewater infrastructure, and a commitment to public service?

The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a Civil Engineer (Engineer-Civil) to join the Construction Management team within the Sewer, Stormwater and Restoration Division (SSRD). The SSRD Construction Management team manages a capital construction portfolio of approximately $80 million annually of municipal sewer and stormwater infrastructure. As a member of this team, this position will administer construction contracts, coordinate project teams, resolve project issues, and uphold the Core Values of the City of Portland. This position works with and coordinates City resources including engineering planning and design, procurement, public involvement, health and safety, testing and inspection, and bureau leadership to deliver successful projects.

What you'll get to do:

• Oversee the execution of construction contracts from procurement through construction and warranty phase, ensuring the City and contractors fulfill their contractual obligations.
• Provide constructability reviews of municipal utility infrastructure project plans and specifications.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on sewer construction methods, construction contract administration, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Verify adequate safety measures are employed within the project area to ensure the safety of contractors, City employees, and the public.
• Oversee the work of technicians and/or oversee and coordinate the work of consultants, along with providing engineering support to other bureau teams.

To Qualify

Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and résumé how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

1. Experience with heavy civil and/or underground utility construction and project management, and/or contract administration and project management.
2. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders and ability to work collectively to promote an equitable workplace environment.
3. Experience in contract administration including procurement, construction documentation, change management, and tracking project schedule and budget.
4. Knowledge of legal guidelines for public works engineering and experience reviewing, preparing or directing the preparation of complex plans, specifications, and legal contracts.
5. Experience in planning and managing difficult engineering-related projects including performing technical research & analyzing complex engineering/mathematical problems; evaluating alternatives and adopting effective courses of action.

Additional Requirements

• A valid state driver's license may be required for certain assignments.
• Oregon State Board of Engineering Examiners and Licensed Surveyors (OSBEELS) PE License required within six months from the date of hire

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, structural, traffic or fire protection engineering; AND four years of responsible professional engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between October 05, 2026, and December 28, 2026
Required Application Materials:

• Cover letter.
  • Details are key! The city uses a merit-based system, so your cover letter should be thorough and specifically address each qualification listed in the "To Qualify" section of the job announcement. Your cover letter can exceed one page to ensure you can provide detailed information for every qualification. Follow the instructions, as a subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
• Resume
• Answer to Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• Veteran's Preference documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) must be submitted by the closing date.
• Update: As of March 3, 2025, if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference, you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments.
• To update or remove veteran preference for this recruitment or from your profile, contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.

Application Tips:

• Your cover letter can exceed one page but no more than three, to ensure you can provide detailed information for every qualification. A subject matter expert will evaluate your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
• Your résumé should support the details described in your cover letter.
• How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid, regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.
• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note that all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage the use of AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: every two weeks starting October 19, 2026

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, is weighted 100%.
• Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation results. Please read the for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: every two weeks starting October 26, 2026

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): TBD

• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBD

Step 6: Start Date: TBD

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change*

Additional Information

Click here for additional information regarding the following:

• City of Portland Core Values
• Recruitment Process - Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

Did you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.