Civil Engineer

The Clackamas County Department of Transportation and Development is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to work on major transportation projects. These projects are in the Transportation Construction Line of Business, focusing on improvements of roads, bridges, paving, and/or storm drainage infrastructure. Some of the key components of the position include providing professional engineering expertise in the design, plan & specification preparation, construction project management, as well as preparing reports, project cost estimates, and project scopes of work. The Civil Engineer leads the work of engineering technicians and other staff assigned to projects, related to the county road system and infrastructure improvements.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills: *

• Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. E.) in the State of Oregon. (Note: Proof of registration will be required prior to the final offer of employment is extended to the selected candidate. Registration in another state where registration was acquired by examination will temporarily fulfill this requirement, provided Oregon registration is obtained within one (1) year of hire.)
  
• At least three (3) years of experience applying engineering principles and practices to the design and plan preparation of construction projects related to improvements of roads, bridges, paving, and/or storm drainage infrastructure
• At least three (3) years of experience developing plans, preparing reports, specifications and project cost estimates for construction projects
• Experience leading the work of others, including consultants, engineering technicians and other staff; (Lead work includes providing daily work direction, assigning work and checking completed work)
• Experience resolving contractual issues between contractors
• Knowledge of basic principles of project management, including basic proficiency with MS Project software application
• Proficiency with AutoCAD computer software application
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver’s license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Specific information on the County’s driving policy can be found at Driving and Vehicle Policy (EPP 52).

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills: *

• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D software application
• Knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics as applied to the overflow and inlet design and the ability to utilize hydrological design computer programs
• Knowledge of structural materials, their strengths and methods for testing and pavement design
• Experience performing constructability reviews on project plans, specifications and estimates
• Knowledge of Oregon Department of Transportation and federal aid processes and requirements related to construction projects

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

PAY INFORMATION

Job Title: Civil Engineer

Job Code: 300

Salary Plan/Grade: DTD/29

Salary Range:

Annual: $76,069 – $96,094

Hourly: $36.57 – $46.19

Hours per Week: 40

Union Representation: American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

BENEFITS

In addition to competitive wages, Clackamas County offers an attractive benefits package for employees in regular status positions.

Health Plan Options: Most employees are eligible to start most benefits the first of the month after two full months of continuous employment. Note: This summary is general in nature. Specific terms of benefits are contained in insurance policies, the Personnel Ordinance, County Employment Policies and Practices and the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

THE FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM OFFERS:

• A Choice of Medical Plans with Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Chiropractic Coverage and Alternative Care Benefit
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave: (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Bereavement Leave, Military Leave)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance with Optional Salary Buy-Up Program
• A Choice of Full Benefits or Lesser Benefits with Flex Cash
• Optional Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Optional Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Optional Dependent Term Life Insurance
• Optional Group Universal Life Insurance
• Optional Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Optional Long Term Care Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Benefits through AFLAC, Liberty Mutual and Hyatt Legal
• Retirement: PERS/OPSRP Retirement Contributions
• Optional Deferred Compensation (457)
• Longevity Pay

Learn more about Employee Benefits.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position works 40 hours during a workweek with flexibility in schedule. Incumbent may choose to work as follows:

• 8 hours per day / 5 days per week: Monday – Friday
• 10 hours per day / 4 days per week: Monday – Thursday
• 10 hours per day / 4 days per week: Tuesday – Friday

Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The mission of the Department of Transportation and Development (DTD) is to assist citizens and businesses in creating vibrant, sustainable communities through innovative and responsive public service.

DTD is responsible for a broad range of county services involving land use planning and permitting, building permits, county code enforcement, solid waste and recycling, road construction and maintenance, surveying, plat approvals, public land corner restoration and dog services. The county’s urban renewal programs also report to DTD.

Learn more about the divisions in DTD

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

QUALIFICATIONS

Thorough knowledge of: Principles and practices of civil, stormwater and roadway engineering; English grammar; algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus; geology as applied to road construction; hydrology and hydraulics as applied to the capacity of water distribution and sewage treatment equipment and facilities; overflow and inlet design; engineering computer software applications; drafting principles and practices; structural materials, their strengths and methods for testing; route surveying processes and techniques; basic principles of project management; pavement design; pavement management systems.

Skill to: Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; apply engineering principles and practices to the design, construction and maintenance works or related projects; utilize hydrological or traffic design microcomputer programs; read topographic maps and gauge station data; lead the work of subordinate personnel; establish and maintains effective working relationships with County staff and the public.

APPLICATION/SELECTION PROCESS

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer valuing diversity and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will be requesting accommodation, the request must be made to the Department of Human Resources no later than the recruitment close date.