Engineer 3 (Bridges)

About the role

Join Our Team as a senior Civil Engineer for our Bridges!

Multnomah County’s Transportation Division is seeking an energetic, motivated and collaborative Civil Engineer with bridge design experience to join our Bridge Engineering team. This is a unique chance to manage complex capital improvement projects on Portland's iconic Willamette River bridges and contribute to a safe and efficient transportation system that supports economic and community vitality.

What We Can Offer You

• Generous Employer-Funded Retirement Savings
• Affordable Health & Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Roadwell Wellness Programs
• Commitment to Work-Life Balance
• A Culture of Equity and Inclusion
• Opportunities for Growth and Mentorship

What You'll Do: Make a Tangible Impact

• Manage a variety of bridge and other public works projects from conception through construction and ensure that project elements satisfy the needs of our diverse stakeholders.
• Prepare and administer project agreements, develop cost estimates and budgets, and review design criteria and standards.
• Maintain ongoing communication with community stakeholders and develop materials for and participate in public outreach events.
• Perform bridge design work which may include design of concrete repairs, small bridges, culverts and/or retaining walls, steel design, scour analysis, evaluation of acceptable load capacity, damage evaluation and development of repair solutions, and bridge condition inspection and evaluation of inspection findings.
• Work with Transportation management to make recommendations for future capital projects and help to develop grant applications to fund those projects.
• Work closely with our funding partners and other local agencies to ensure our projects meet all federal, state, and local rules, laws, standards, and regulations.
• Cookordinate with and represent the County in various meetings with other agencies, consultants and stakeholders.
• Mentor and coach junior staff members.

To Qualify

• 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
• Six (6) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience in bridge design, including management of bridge capital projects
• Valid driver's license