Engineering Plan Reviewer

About This Opportunity

Join us at the City of Hillsboro, Public Works Department! We are an innovative and community-focused team dedicated to excellence in public infrastructure. We are seeking a motivated and skilled Engineering Plan Reviewer to join our Storm & Sanitary Sewer Division.

What You Will Be Doing

This role plays a crucial role in the planning, design, and implementation of storm and sanitary sewer projects. You will help the City meet and exceed its environmental stewardship goals and maintain excellent infrastructure for future generations. Working closely with developers and development engineers in the area, you will ensure construction projects completed within the City of Hillsboro meet all regulatory requirements and city standards. This will primarily be done as part of the development plan review process.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and review engineering plans for public infrastructure to ensure compliance with code requirements.
• Develop engineering calculations, plans, and specifications.
• Lead worker responsibilities are exercised over departmental personnel, as assigned.
• Support the community when they have technical questions related to storm and sanitary design or permitting.
• Review and submit permits including environmental permits.
• Review capital project as-built information and assist in maintaining asset management records.
• Perform preliminary cost estimates and quantity take-offs for minor single utility projects.
• Represent the City of Hillsboro at the Clean Water Services Co-implementors meeting, paying special attention to tracking and maintaining knowledge related to design and construction standard changes.
• Work closely with regulatory partners (CWS and DEQ) to make sure our program is meeting their expectations.

Current Upcoming Projects

• Ongoing Plan Review
• CWS Design and Construction Update
• DEQ 1200 Series Permit Updates

Required Skills

• Familiarity with AutoCAD (at least two years of experience)
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of engineering experience including lead worker responsibilities; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record.
• Fundamentals of Engineering Certification.

Our Ideal Candidate Has Experience in:

• High attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Familiar with engineering concepts such as hydraulics calculations and hydrological modeling
• Familiar with the preparation and reading of construction drawings
• Excellent time management and a self-starter

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Under the direction of assigned supervisor, the Engineering Associate prepares and reviews engineering plans for public infrastructure to ensure compliance with code requirements and develops engineering calculations, plans, and specifications. Lead worker responsibilities are exercised over departmental personnel as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS (For use in a job series only)

Positions in this class perform technical engineering work such as preparing and reviewing engineering plans and developing engineering calculations, plans, and specifications and have lead worker responsibilities. This class differs from the higher-level Project Engineer class that performs specialized engineering oversight activities in support of city operations and holds and Oregon Professional Engineer License.

Engineering Plan Reviewer for Public Works

Works under the Engineering Associate job classification.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Environmental Science; Structural Engineering; Chemical Engineering; and 2 years of engineering experience including lead worker responsibilities; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record;
• Fundamentals of Engineering Certification.

Why Work for the City of Hillsboro?

At the City of Hillsboro, we value innovation, inclusion, and collaboration. Our culture encourages professional growth and supports employees who are passionate about making a difference in their community. You'll find meaningful work, great people, and opportunities to grow your career in public service. We're committed to supporting employees with a comprehensive package of benefits and resources designed to promote health, well-being, and growth.

Additional Information

• Application Opens: July 17, 2026
• Application Closes: August 9, 2026
• Application Review Complete: August 21, 2026
• First Round Interviews: Estimated week of August 24, 2026
• Selection: September, 2026

Bilingual Incentive Pay Available

Employees who can demonstrate the ability to speak Spanish, ASL, or any other language spoken by over 10% of the City residents as documented by the most recent U.S. Census will receive a monthly 3% premium pay. The incentive is paid only on hours in paid status. Proficiency will be determined by a City-administered test.

Commitment to Equity

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.