Engineer 2 - Transportation

Engineer 2 - Transportation

Salary

$95,153.00 - $123,705.00 Annually

Location

City Hall Building, Gresham, OR

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26166-1

Department

Environmental Services

Division

Transportation Engineering

Opening Date

06/29/2026

Closing Date

7/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Overview

The City of Gresham is seeking talented and motivated candidates for an exciting career opportunity as an Engineer 2 in the Transportation Department. This is your chance to help shape the future of one of Oregon's most dynamic and rapidly growing cities.

In this role, you will execute a variety of engineering tasks to include project design, planning, and construction as well as transportation systems operations. You will also manage small to large sized capital projects.

As Oregons fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve, and go one step beyond to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding.

We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work, and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences, and cultural perspectives. Come build the future with us.

First review of applications will start on July 13th.

Position Description

The successful candidate will perform civil engineering work including design, planning, construction, and management of transportation projects while meeting city, federal and state (FHWA & ODOT) requirements . You will be responsible for producing plans, specifications and cost estimates for public works projects as well as participating in the daily operation of the transportation system.

Working as part of the Transportation Department, you will be part of a team that includes engineers, project managers, technicians and electricians. We are seeking someone collaborative and team-focused with the ability to also work independently as needed. You will apply your professional knowledge, reporting and communication skills to interact with a variety of stakeholders within the organization, other key agency partners and the public.

What you will get to do:

• Design, plan, and manage public works and transportation capital projects.
• Lead budgeting, planning, and higher-level project management.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Oversee construction and consultant contracts.
• Collaborate with internal teams, government agencies, developers, and the public.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulations.
• Provide technical reports, studies, and recommendations.

Qualities We're Looking For:

We are seeking an engineer who is:

• Collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to work independently.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective in both written and verbal communication.
• Adaptable, innovative, and committed to continuous learning.
• Dedicated to public service and passionate about improving community infrastructure.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to equity, inclusion, and serving a diverse community.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Engineering principles, practices, methods, techniques, materials and equipment related to public works projects and the operation of a transportation system.
• Engineering project management and contract administration.
• Computer applications and uses for engineering activities including proficiency in Auto CAD Civil 3D Design and Drafting Software, and Microsoft Office. Experience in ArcGIS is desirable.

Ability to:

• Design engineering projects of varied scope and complexity and produce engineering drawings using Auto CAD Civil 3D software.
• Develop accurate detailed public works project cost estimates and delivery schedules.
• Manage engineering projects effectively.
• Administer construction and engineering contracts effectively, assuring compliance with all standards and provisions.
• Prepare clear and precise reports of a technical nature.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, representatives of other governmental agencies, contractors, developers and the public.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, assign and evaluate the work of subordinate technical employees on a project basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field).
• 1 year or more of professional engineering experience.
• Current Professional Engineer registration.
• Oregon Professional Engineer (PE) is required within 6 months of employment.
• Intermediate proficiency in Auto CAD Civil 3D for drafting, grading and design.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Good driving record (see driving matrix).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in using Auto CAD Civil 3D modeling and corridors functionality.
• ·Experience in either leading or overseeing design work on transportation capital projects or administering construction contracts.
• 1 year or more of experience working on Federally funded transportation capital projects.

Driving Matrix:

You will be disqualified from this process if you possess any of the following driving infractions:

• A major traffic offense or accident that results in death or major injury.
• Driving under the influence (DUI) offense within the last 5 years.
• Have more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period or more than 2 within a one- year period.
• Have more than 2 accidents within a 3-year period.

Selection Process

To apply for this position, click Apply at the top of this job posting.

Required application materials:

• Complete online application(Do not type see resume in any fields or leave work experience fields blank in the application template.)
• Answers to supplemental questions

The City of Gresham offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education verified in your application. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Oregon Equal Pay.

If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov, or by phone to 503-618-2729, upon submitting the required application documents.

A review of application materials including your response to supplemental questions submitted will determine which candidates will be invited to an interview.

Communication with candidates will be done primarily through e-mail. Sometimes these messages may land in a spam or junk mail folder. We encourage you to monitor your inbox as well as the inbox within the governmentjobs.com portal for important updates related to this process.

Veterans Preference

The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veterans preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

Our Commitment

The City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law.

Please direct questions about this position to 503-618-2729 or HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov.

If you need assistance with the online application, please contact NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and driving record review.

The City provides full family, comprehensive medical and dental insurance. Vision and prescription coverages are included in the medical plans. Most limited term and regular status employees who work at least 30 hours per week pay nothing for their medical and dental coverage.

Medical Insurance Options:

• City of Gresham Core Plan- UnitedHealthcare Options PPO Network
• Kaiser Permanente Traditional HMO

Dental Insurance Options:

• Delta Dental PPO Plan
• Willamette Dental Insurance
• Kaiser Permanente

Additional benefits include: Employer paid life insurance and long term disability, an employer sponsored deferred compensation plan, flexible spending accounts (medical, child care), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement (City picks up the 6% employees contribution), an employer contribution to a HRA/VEBA medical savings account, paid time off (PTO) accrual at a minimum of 12.66 hours per month, and 4 hours of sick leave, in additional to nine paid holidays and 3.5 paid floating holidays per year.

For more detailed information, please visit our Employee Benefits page at: https://greshamoregon.gov/benefits/

01

What best describes your highest level of education?

• High School/ GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• None of the above

02

How many years of professional engineering experience do you have?

• No experience to less than one (1) year
• One (1) or more years of experience but less than three (3) years of experience.
• Three (3) or more years of experience but less than five (5) years of experience.
• Five (5) or more years of experience.

03

Do you currently have Professional Engineer (PE) registration?

• Yes.
• No

04

Do you currently have a state of Oregon Professional Engineer (PE) registration, or will you be able to get one within six (6) months of being hired?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you been convicted of a driving under the influence (DUI) offense within the last 5 years?

• Yes
• No

06

Have you been involved in a major traffic offense or accident that resulted in death or major injury?

• Yes
• No

07

In the last 5 years, have you had more than 2 motor vehicle accidents within a 3-year period?

• Yes
• No

08

Within the last 5 years, have you had more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period or more than 2 within a one-year period?

• Yes
• No

09

Please walk the hiring manager through a public works or transportation project you designed from concept through construction documents. What was your role, and what were the most complex technical challenges you navigated?

10

Please describe your experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, specifically with grading, corridors, or modeling functions. Give the hiring manager an example of a project where you used those capabilities.

11

Please tell the hiring manager about a time you prepared plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a capital project. How did you ensure accuracy, and how close did your estimate come to the final bid?

12

Have you administered a construction contract? Please describe the contract, and what you did to ensure the contractor met technical standards and contract provisions.

Required Question

Employer City of Gresham

Address 1333 NW Eastman Parkway

Gresham, Oregon, 97030

Phone (503) 661-3000

Website http://greshamoregon.gov