Senior Project Engineer or Project Engineer

About the role

The City of Bend is accepting applications for one (1) regular, full-time Senior Project Engineer or Project Engineer in the Private Development Engineering Division of the Community Development Department. This is an FLSA exempt (overtime ineligible), non-represented position. The City may use this job posting to create an eligibility list for future hiring purposes. Project Engineers and Senior Project Engineers guide projects constructing public infrastructure through the City permitting process from pre-application meeting through plan review and construction. Our team ensures that new City infrastructure is safe and installed according to our local standards to keep maintenance costs low. Engineers in Private Development Engineering will manage all scales of construction from sidewalk panel replacements to new roads and site plans associated with large apartment buildings, industrial and commercial sites, and major subdivisions. Bend is a state leader in housing production during a time of housing shortage, wildfire risk, drought, and rapid growth. Our work has a direct impact on our community and plays a crucial role in shaping Bend’s future.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering plans and reports for compliance with Bend Standards and Specifications, Bend Municipal Code, and the Central Oregon Stormwater Manual
• Work with private sector engineers, contractors, city maintenance staff, and city Inspectors to solve construction issues
• Review transportation reports for new developments
• Update City of Bend water and sewer models to account for the impact of new developments
• Collaborate with the City Planning Division to write land use conditions that account for a development's impacts to the water, sewer, and transportation systems
• Assign new projects and manage the team’s work queue (Senior Project Engineer)
• Develop and document new processes (Senior Project Engineer)
• Manage and mentor junior staff (Senior Project Engineer)
• Onboard new staff (Senior Project Engineer)

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Senior Project Engineer: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Civil Engineering; AND 6 to 8 years’ experience in a similar position and/or performing similar tasks; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Project Engineer: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Civil Engineering; AND 4 to 5 years’ experience in a similar position and/or performing similar tasks; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

• Senior Project Engineer and Project Engineer: Certification as a Professional Engineer in the State of Oregon required or acquire within six months of appointment.

Skills

• Detail oriented and thorough
• Strategic approach to addressing complex situations
• Collaborative work environment
• Customer service mindset
• Motivation to find more efficient processes that improve permitting experience and cross-departmental coordination
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing engineering plans for civil construction
• For Senior Project Engineer: strong people management skills and ability to lead and mentor staff