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Senior Professional Civil Engineer for Municipal & Public Works

The Dyer Partnership · Roseburg, OR · 5 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time

Municipal Infrastructure Design & Technical Leadership

  • Lead planning, design, and review of municipal infrastructure projects, including:
    • Water distribution and treatment systems.
    • Wastewater collection, pumping, and treatment facilities.
    • Stormwater management systems.
    • Transportation and roadway improvements.
    • Capital improvement and public facility projects.
    • Prepare and review engineering calculations, plans, specifications, Opinions of Probable Construction Cost (OPCC), and technical memoranda.
    • Ensure designs comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations (including municipal standards and public works specifications).
    • Provide quality control and technical oversight for work produced by engineers, Engineering Interns (EI), Engineers in Training (EITs), and drafting staff.

    • Project Management & Delivery

    • Serve as Project Manager or Project Engineer for municipal and public works projects.
    • Develop scopes of work, project schedules, and fee proposals.
    • Manage project budgets, track progress, and maintain clear documentation for public agency reporting.
    • Cookordination with subconsultants, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, and utility providers.
    • Coordinate with subconsultants, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, and utility providers.

    Regulatory & Agency Coordination

    • Coordinate permitting and regulatory approvals with local, state, and federal agencies.
    • Prepare and support permit applications, technical justifications, and agency responses.
    • Attend meetings with governing bodies, public works staff, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders.
    • Support grant-funded projects, including coordination with funding agencies and compliance documentation.

    Construction Support & Administration

    • Provide construction phase services including:
      • Review of shop drawings and submittals.
      • Responses to Requests for Information (RFIs).
      • Field observations and site visits.
    • Support during bidding, contract award, and construction closeout.
    • Aid public agencies with interpretation of plans, specifications, and contract documents.

    Mentorship & Leadership

    • Mentor and support junior engineers, EIs, and EITs in municipal design standards, public agency procedures, and professional development.
    • Promote consistency, quality, and efficiency across municipal project workflows.
    • Contribute to internal standards, templates, and best practices for public works projects.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
    • Professional Engineer (PE) license (State of Oregon or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe).
    • Minimum of seven to ten years of progressively responsible experience in municipal or public works engineering.
    • Strong knowledge of public infrastructure design, construction practices, and permitting.
    • Experience coordinating with public agencies, special districts, and regulatory bodies.
    • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and standard civil engineering software.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills (including public-facing communication).

    Preferred Experience

    • With Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs).
    • Familiarity with grant-funded infrastructure projects (state or federal).
    • Knowledge of Oregon-specific public works requirements and permitting agencies.
    • Prior experience managing staff or serving in a supervisory role.

    Core Competencies

    • Sound engineering judgment and decision making.
    • Strong organizational and documentation skills.
    • Ability to lead projects independently while collaborating with public agency partners.
    • Professionalism, accountability, and commitment to public service.

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary based on experience.
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
    • Retailment plan with employer contribution.
    • Paid time off and paid holidays.
    • Continuing education and professional licensure support.

    Contact

    Visit our website at www.dyerpart.com to see samples of our work. Email or mail cover letter and resume to the Office Manager: Rachel Arbuckle, The Dyer Partnership Engineers & Planners, Inc., 1330 Teakwood Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420, rarbuckle@dyerpart.com

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