Civil Engineer - SSRD Construction Management (Engineer- I Civil) - Open Until Filled

Civil Engineer - SSRD Construction Management (Engineer- I Civil) - Open Until Filled

Salary

$121,056.00 - $147,139.20 Annually

Location

Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave, OR

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2026-00840

Bureau

Bureau of Environmental Services

Opening Date

10/05/2026

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The Position

Job Appointment: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 am-5:00 pm.

Work location: 1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND OR 97204

Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.

Union Representation: PROTEC17

To view current labor agreements, please visit https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements.

Application Material:Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to attach a resume and a cover letter.

Are you interested in a role where you can help shape vital infrastructure that serves the people and environment of Portland? Are you a passionate engineer who thrives in collaborative, diverse teams? Do you bring strong problem-solving skills, experience in water or wastewater infrastructure, and a commitment to public service?

The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a Civil Engineer (Engineer-Civil) to join the Construction Management team within the Sewer, Stormwater and Restoration Division (SSRD). The SSRD Construction Management team manages a capital construction portfolio of approximately $80 million annually of municipal sewer and stormwater infrastructure. As a member of this team, this position will administer construction contracts, coordinate project teams, resolve project issues, and uphold the Core Values of the City of Portland. This position works with and coordinates City resources including engineering planning and design, procurement, public involvement, health and safety, testing and inspection, and bureau leadership to deliver successful projects.

What you'll get to do:

• Oversee the execution of construction contracts from procurement through construction and warranty phase, ensuring the City and contractors fulfill their contractual obligations.

• Provide constructability reviews of municipal utility infrastructure project plans and specifications.

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on sewer construction methods, construction contract administration, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Verify adequate safety measures are employed within the project area to ensure the safety of contractors, City employees, and the public.

• Oversee the work of technicians and/or oversee and coordinate the work of consultants, along with providing engineering support to other bureau teams.

About the Bureau of Environmental Services

This is an exciting time to join the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). Together we are re-imagining the work we do to ensure it aligns with Our Values:

• We implement equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery.
• We value our customers and partners.
• We carefully manage our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources.
• We encourage leadership among our employees in our City and community.
• We support a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce.
• We urge respectful communication and transparency.
• We advance innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

At BES, we value our customers and partners; Portlanders' sense of connection to their waterways; conscientious stewardship of our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources; a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce; leadership among our employees and in our City and community; equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery; clear communication and transparency; innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

BES is seeking talented individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities; and that desire to work collaboratively and creatively to broaden the variety of innovative ways to partner with and serve all Portland communities.

To learn more about the work we do at BES, click on the link: About Environmental Services | Portland.gov

Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here: download (portland.gov)

Questions?:

Terrol Johnson

Senior Recruiter

terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and résumé how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

1. Experience with heavy civil and/or underground utility construction and project management, and/or contract administration and project management.

2. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders and ability to work collectively to promote an equitable workplace environment.

3. Experience in contract administration including procurement, construction documentation, change management, and tracking project schedule and budget.

4. Knowledge of legal guidelines for public works engineering and experience reviewing, preparing or directing the preparation of complex plans, specifications, and legal contracts.

5. Experience in planning and managing difficult engineering-related projects including performing technical research & analyzing complex engineering/mathematical problems; evaluating alternatives and adopting effective courses of action.

Additional Requirements

• A valid state driver's license may be required for certain assignments.
• Oregon State Board of Engineering Examiners and Licensed Surveyors (OSBEELS) PE License required within six months from the date of hire

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, structural, traffic or fire protection engineering; AND four years of responsible professional engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between October 05, 2026, and December 28, 2026

Required Application Materials:

• Cover letter.

• Details are key! The city uses a merit-based system, so your cover letter should be thorough and specifically address each qualification listed in the "To Qualify" section of the job announcement. Your cover letter can exceed one page to ensure you can provide detailed information for every qualification. Follow the instructions, as a subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.

• Resume

• Answer to Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• Veteran's Preference documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) must be submitted by the closing date.
• Update: As of March 3, 2025, if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference, you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments.
• To update or remove veteran preference for this recruitment or from your profile, contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.

Application Tips:

• Your cover letter can exceed one page but no more than three, to ensure you can provide detailed information for every qualification. A subject matter expert will evaluate your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
• Your résumé should support the details described in your cover letter.
• How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid, regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.
• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note that all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage the use of AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
• All applications must be submitted via the Citys online application process.

BOLI: Equal Pay for Workers: State of Oregon

Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: every two weeks starting October 19, 2026

• An evaluation of each applicants training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, is weighted 100%.
• Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: every two weeks starting October 26, 2026

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): TBD

• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBD

Step 6: Start Date: TBD

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
• Timeline is approximate and subject to change*

Additional Information

Click here for additional information regarding the following:

• City of Portland Core Values
• Recruitment Process - Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

Did you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to

• Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
• Carrot Fertility
• Wellness Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement
• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
• Family Medical Leave
• City Paid Parental Leave

AND SO MANY MORE!

Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers.

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Thank you for your interest in the City of Portland. We value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.

Your Cover Letter and Resume are an important step to assist us in the review for minimum qualifications for the posted vacancy.

In your Cover Letter, write specific and unique responses to address each of the minimum qualification listed in the "To Qualify" section. The information you provide must correctly reflect your work history/resume. A lack of information in your application materials to each of the minimum qualifications may result in elimination from the recruitment.

Note: Request for veterans preference, please add a copy of your DD214 and/or Veterans Benefit letter. All documents must be uploaded by the closing date and time of this announcement.

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Employer City of Portland

Address 1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987

Portland, Oregon, 97204

Website http://www.portland.gov/jobs